Sara Major

#508-3333 Pacific Street, Vancouver, BC V6Q 3XP

Home phone: 000-000-000 ● Cell phone: 604-000-0000
E-mail: major@gmail.com

SKILLS SUMMARY
Employment Counsellor / Case Management
 Directly marketed clients to various employers to assist clients in obtaining employment
 Conducted Needs Assessments as relating to employment as well as a Return-to-Work-
Action-Plan to enhance clients’ potential to enter the labour market and monitor clients’
progress toward their goals
 Assisted clients in developing specific career choices and referred clients to appropriate
programs when needed
 Maintained client files including application forms, Release of Information form, work
history information or resume, Return-to-Work-Action-Plan, file notes and other
documents as deemed appropriate
 Designed and delivered employment related workshops on a weekly basis

Instructional / Facilitation
 Facilitated participants in Career Exploration Workshops and Job Search Workshops,
including Resume Workshops, Interview Workshops and Job Retention/Maintenance
 Assisted participants in identifying employment skills and any barriers to employment
 Designed a 13-week Career Exploration curriculum for an employment bridging program
for women
 Ensured participants had an attainable plan of action to ensure success
 Created materials for participants' specific needs
 Maintained contacts within the community to assist participants with self-development,
securing work experience placements and employment

Student Support Worker

 Interview clients and prepare funding paperwork including budgeting plans
 Ensure ERS reports are completed and explain results to clients
 Prepare cheque requisitions, maintain files and provide reports to management
 Implemented tracking forms for meal tickets, perfect attendance and other records
 Liaise with College Instructors, outside agencies and offer personal counselling when
needed

Liaison / Counselling
 Liaised with government ministries and community agencies
 Completed the Basic Counselling Skills course at Vancouver Community College
 Counselled and motivated participants with personal and emotional issues
 Interviewed potential participants and referred them to other agencies when appropriate
 Referred participants to appropriate agencies for non-program related issues
 Professionally handled busy 6-line switchboard

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WORK HISTORY
2009 to Current Student Support Worker
Aboriginal Gateway to Health Careers/ACCESS/VCC

1998 to 2009 Career Exploration Instructor / Employment Counsellor, newSTART

Bridging Employment Program for Women

2005 to 2006 Employment Specialist / Case Manager

IAM Cares Society

1996 to 1998 Receptionist / Administration

PACE2 (Parents and Children for Education and Employment)

1996 Office Assistant/Receptionist (Work Practicum)

The Design Group Staffing Services

1990 to 1996 Motherhood / Volunteering

1987 to 1990 Sales Clerk / Cashier

Pacific Seashell, Salad Market

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2010 Essential Skills (Basic) / PLATO (Basic)
Douglas College

In process Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (Practicum to complete)

Vancouver Community College

1999 Basic Counselling Skills

Vancouver Community College

1999 HRDC Job Finding Club Certificate

Canadian Career Development Foundation

1999 Job Club Leadership Training Certificate

Douglas College

1996 Computer Application Certificate

Stellar Training Institute (Ardent Training)

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
2008 to present Professional Women’s Group Mentor/Past Board Member
Dress for Success Vancouver

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