Resume Writer and Career Coach

Hourly rate: members only

Availability: members only

Willingness to travel: At home

Professional status: Freelancer

Last updated: Mar 28, 2025

Total work experience: 8 year(s)

Language skills: English, Hindi,

Personal summary

• 10+ years of combined experience in Career Counselling and Human Resources Management; extensive case management applications and referrals; one-on-one consulting; group/information sessions, etc. • M.B.A in Human Resources Management inclusive of courses in Career Development, Employment Counseling/Coaching and Training • Successfully managed a case load of 100+ clients per year referred in by ODSP, OW and other community agencies facing issues such as such as unemployment, mental health, addictions as well as physical and mental disabilities • Strong knowledge of various Resume formats, ATS capabilities and assisted clients with Job Readiness, Resume making, Interview preparation, Networking with LinkedIn and Job Retention • Experience with crisis and suicide intervention, conflict resolution and de-escalation skills and techniques • Expertise in case planning, management and coordination including performing assessments/ reassessments, preparation of case notes, filing and updating of information on a regular basis • Provided referrals to community agencies and/or Provincially, Locally or Federally-Funded Programs: all Employment Ontario programs (Second Career, Job matching and placement, Youth Job Link, Youth Job Connection); ODSP; Ontario Works; Locally, to Business Development Council Durham; Durham Board of Education/Language school; Federally, to CIC funded Job Search Workshops, Settlement, Mentorship, etc. • Keep current with latest labour market trends, best job search strategies and strong knowledge of barriers faced by clients with disabilities • Well conversant with various systems of technology such as EOIS Cams, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) and highly adaptable to technology changes • Cultural awareness, sensitivity to diversity and inclusion on every individual interaction • Leveraged planning, organizational and time management skills with an ability to work with high level of autonomy and responsibility including effective multi-tasking and prioritizing achieving or exceeding deadlines • Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills, written, oral and verbal • Exceptional attention to detail, Collaborate both internally within a team and externally with community partners Education: Masters in Business

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