My Professional Portfolio

Lauren Bernardi

1237 Parkdale Creek Gardens

Victoria, B.C. V9B 4G9

(250) 884-5526

bernardi@uvic.ca

Education

 

University of Victoria                                                                                                      2013

 

Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Health Education                               

And Minor in Psychology                                                                                              Third Year

 

 

 

Relevant Work Experience

 

Youth Leaders From the Ground Up Coordinator                                               June- September 2013

Oaklands Community Centre and the City of Victoria, B.C.

• Interviewed youth in a group setting, using both leadership style activities and completing a panel interview

• Planned a two week training period for the youth leaders, including informational, kinesthetic and hard-skill preparation

• Planned fun and educational day trips for the youth

• Organized sustainable food growth and community mapping pieces to educate the youth on healthy communities

• Planned the four week individual summer camp internships at a community centre within the City of Victoria following training

• Developed effective evaluation and feedback forms for summer camp supervisors and youth leaders to monitor their personal growth and facilitate a professional relationship between both individuals

• Created a promotional video to showcase to the youth, sponsors and anyone else involved with the program

 

 

 

Youth Programmer                                                                                                          December 2012-Ongoing

Oaklands Community Centre, Victoria, B.C.

• Design creative and engaging activities for Monday, Tuesday and Friday night drop in programs geared towards the wellbeing of the youth in the community.

• Evaluate programs based on post-reports, feedback and the success of the program

• Research and apply for grant, sponsorship and partnership opportunities to enhance the youth programs.

• Create and maintain community partnerships with local businesses, neighboring communities, members of the neighborhood and program users

• Plan community events, such as the Amazing Race Victoria: YOUth.0, created for youth of all backgrounds, abilities and age.

• Outreach to local schools through school presentations, participation in school events and poster promotion

• Maintain and update social media pages and website on current events, programs and other useful resources for youth

• Plan special “out trips” designed to allow youth to discover their Victoria community in a fun and physically active way.

• Work as an Outdoor Activity Leader once a week to educate participants in the Outdoor Explorers program about their natural surroundings; find both urban and rural parks within the Greater Victoria Capital Regional District to explore; and create fun and exciting activities to facilitate participants’ learning.

 

 

Activity Leader                                                                                                                  September- December 2012

Victoria Sport and Social Club, Victoria, B.C.

•   Responsible for facilitating fun, social and safe sport activities for adults.

•    Organize a social gathering for the group proceeding the activities.

 

 

Outdoor Activity Instructor                                                                                              June –September 2012

Atlantic Outdoor Center, Atlantic College, Wales, U.K.

•   Responsible for creating activity sessions that were engaging, exciting, creative, educational, team work oriented and safe.

•   Worked with a variety of groups ranging in age and abilities; I was able to adapt my leadership skills according to the group needs.

•    Demonstrated creativity, enthusiasm, reliability, patience, confidence and effective teamwork and communicative skills.

•    Trained in instructing outdoor activities such as canoeing, climbing and high ropes.

 

 

Senior Lifeguard and Swim Instructor                                                                             June- September 2011

Sunnyside Outdoor Pool, White Rock, B.C.

•   Responsible for managing daily cash outs, cleaning and maintenance duties, swim lesson registrations, staff schedules, and leading fellow employees through busy public swims.

•    Exercised my leadership and communication skills in a professional, fun and safe manner and acted as a role model for the other employees.

 

 

Lifeguard, Swim and Aquafit Instructor                                                                          September 2010- Ongoing

West Shore Parks and Recreation, Colwood, B.C.

•   Design fun, safe and engaging lesson plans for my swim and water aerobic classes

•     Create a safe but enjoyable pool environment through the enforcement of rules and specific procedures.

•    Exercise crucial communication skills to ensure that all lifeguards and patrons alike are safe in the pool setting.

•    Adapt my teaching styles according to the group and lessons need

 

 

 

Volunteer Experience

 

• President of the University of Victoria Surf Club 2012-Ongoing

• Course Sweeper, Victoria UrbaCity Challenge June 5th, 2013

• President of the University of Victoria Triathlon Club, 2010- 2012

• Volunteer Lifeguard, Surrey Lifeguard Competition, 2010

 

 

 

 

Certifications

 

• Class 4 Driver’s License

• Water Safety Instructor, LIT Aquatics (expires August 2013)

• National Lifeguard Service, LIT Aquatics (expires July 2013)

• Standard First Aid, CPR C and AED, Red Cross (expires February 2014)

 

 

 

 

 

Interests and Personal Summary

 

I am a very energetic and outgoing person. I find happiness in helping others and establishing a connection with my natural environment. I am an individual who works very well under pressure and am highly motivated when I am completing challenging tasks both physically and mentally. I am interested in exploring cultural diversity through travel and living a healthy, active and holistically balanced lifestyle.