Master of Social Work

MORGAN GENDRON
9999 Riverside Drive East, Windsor, ON N9C 3Y6 ⚫ 519.555.5555 ⚫ mgendron@uwindsor.ca ⚫ linkedin.ca/gendronsample

PROFILE OF SKILLS
• Experience conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and advocating for clients
• Recognized by practicum supervisor for providing exceptional patient intake and counselling of abused women
• Applied analytical and strategic thinking during practicum and community involvement to research trends and
opportunities, make recommendations, and respond to change
• Demonstrable analytical and practical research experience pertaining to social welfare
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Certified in CPR (re-certification April XXXX), First Aid, and WHMIS

EDUCATION
Master of Social Work 20XX - Present
University of Windsor, Windsor, ON

Bachelor of Social Work 20XX

University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

FIELD PLACEMENTS
Pathway to Potential, Windsor, ON Oct 20XX - Mar 20XX
• Researched best and promising practices related to poverty reduction and prevention by using secondary
research and by conducting interviews with key stakeholders
• Made recommendations (based on research conducted) for programs and practices
• Assisted with the development of reports and grant applications
• Developed and delivered 4 public presentations related to poverty and the work of Pathway to Potential
• Interviewed prospective volunteers and assisted with the coordination of Pathway to Potential’s outreach
activities

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Toronto, ON Jan 20XX - Apr 20XX
• Conducted screening and psychosocial assessments
• Assisted with treatment planning, case management, advocacy, and referrals for substance abuse clients
• Supported group counselling and psycho-educational sessions for clients with addiction and psychiatric conditions
• Assisted with implementing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for relapse prevention

Interval House, Toronto, ON Jan 20XX - Apr20XX

• Conducted frontline work including responding to crisis calls, completing intakes, and making referrals
• Counselled in-house clients, both women and children, developing trusting and strong relationships
• Collaborated with legal advocates, child and youth workers, and transitional support workers to provide necessary
support to clients
• Participated in the coordination of a Mud Run to raise funds for the shelter, including contacting potential
sponsors, coordinating volunteers and day-of event support
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RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Summer Student May 20XX - Aug 20XX
The Children’s Aid Society, Toronto, ON
• Planned and coordinated a conference for 75 frontline and middle management child welfare staff who work with
Aboriginal children and families
• Communicated effectively with management and external personnel to identify and schedule guest speakers
• Developed marketing material including webpage information as well as print and email campaigns
• Supported the team with administrative support including updating database information and filing confidential
information

Shelter/Food Bank Volunteer Sept 20XX - Dec 20XX

Well-Come Centre for Human Potential, Windsor, ON
• Provided a listening ear as well as recommend community services to vulnerable women living within the
homeless shelter
• Supported the team with administrative tasks, including answering phones, answering the door, taking donations,
transferring calls, and maintaining a database of community resources

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Assistant Manager Apr 20XX - Present
Dollarama, Tecumseh, ON
• Supervise 3 cashiers to ensure customer satisfaction and sufficient coverage of department
• Resolve customer complaints and provide excellent customer service

Cashier May 20XX - Oct 20XX

McDonald's Restaurant, Windsor, ON
• Prepared food according to restaurant standards and upheld health and safety conventions in a fast-paced
environment
• Provide friendly customer service while taking food orders and handling cash transactions

MEMBERSHIPS
• Member, University of Windsor Social Work Student Alliance, Windsor, ON 20XX - Present
• Member, University of Windsor Faculty Selection Committee, Windsor, ON 20XX

REFERENCES & POLICE CLEARANCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST