Enthusiastic and creative graduate of the Human Resources Management diploma program at University of Waterloo. Prior to this, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree at Wilfrid Laurier University. My areas of interest include research and recruitment. I believe that people truly are the most important part of any organization. Currently I am interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities related to healthcare.

Talent Advisor @ From November 2015 to Present (2 months) Lab Manager @ • Managed 12 employees/volunteers by providing training, coordinating weekly lab meetings, creating employee schedules, and collecting criminal background checks • Organized research studies including calling schools to gain participation, creating study schedules, preparing event materials, running participants, and compensating schools • Completed and submitted administrative paperwork including payroll, server access request, purchase requisition, travel expense forms, and cheque requisition forms • Aided with research reports by editing manuscripts before submission to academic journals • Wrote lab manual policies and trained employees on lab procedures From July 2014 to December 2015 (1 year 6 months) Human Resources Assistant (Apprenticeship) @ • Supported recruitment initiatives by conducting a high volume of resume and cover letter assessments, selecting candidates to be interviewed, and assisting with interviews for positions at a growing startup • Edited and proofread documents including the Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook • Researched information in order to establish a professional development program and safe complaint policy for employees • Created templates for performance evaluations and quarterly newsletters From January 2015 to April 2015 (4 months) Research Assistant @ • Conducted video-recorded research events, forensic style interviews, and cognitive tests with children and adults related to memory • Transcribed and coded interviews, entered data using SPSS, completed reliability checks, uploaded videos, and maintained databases • Recruited participants by contacting past participants and principals of schools • Handled and protected confidential data (e.g., interview transcripts) with integrity From September 2011 to June 2014 (2 years 10 months) Team Lead & Annual Giving Representative @ • Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by building a rapport with alumni, faculty, and friends of the university • Raised funds for the school and processed payments through credit card and cheques • Assisted with the training of new employees by acting as a prospect during mock calls • Promoted to the position of Team Lead and demonstrated leadership skills by improving call center efficiency and facilitating employee engagement activities • Multiple time winner of the Caller of the Week Award for highest dollars raised and Best Attendance Award for the Winter 2012 semester From September 2010 to December 2012 (2 years 4 months) Communications Assistant (Co-op), Chapter Development @ • Strong written communication skills demonstrated by developing various forms of marketing materials (e.g., public service announcements, media alerts, e-mail blasts, social media posts, grant proposals, press releases, and national newsletters) • Provided logistical support for an annual National Conference by proofreading speaker schedules, ordering marketing material, and sending out event mailings • Handled administrative tasks including receptionist duties, website updates, filing, and connecting people affected by Huntington disease with nearby social workers From May 2012 to August 2012 (4 months) Respite Support Worker (Co-op) @ • Resourced, organized and assisted with community outings for children with disabilities including the booking of wheelchair accessible transportation, estimating funding required on trips, speaking with managers of recreational facilities for discounted rates, calculating staff ratios, and calling in agency staff when short-staffed • Answered phone and in-person inquiries from client's parents, medical facilities or school administrators; routed calls to the appropriate staff member when required • Conducted confirmation and follow up calls with client’s parents which involved verifying when their child would be visiting and discharging, and updating medication records From May 2011 to August 2011 (4 months)

Post-graduate Diploma, Human Resources Management, 88% @ University of Waterloo From 2014 to 2015 Bachelor of Science, Honours Psychology: Research Specialist with Business Management (Co-op) @ Wilfrid Laurier University From 2009 to 2014 Ontario Scholar @ Bluevale Collegiate Institute From 2005 to 2009 Candice Sommers is skilled in: Fundraising, Research, Time Management, Statistics, Social Media, Teamwork, Quantitative Research, Newsletters, Press Releases, Communication, Interviews, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Data Coding, Transcription