Updated with current occupation and recent University graduation

1. RUTH NICOLA CARR
224 Breukel Crescent, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 2J4 – (780) 714 6870 (H) – (780) 972 7155 (C) – ruthcarr.1585@hotmail.com
Career Objective
You are currently seeking a hard-working and conscientious candidate possessing excellent
leadership, and relationship-building qualities, with a meticulous attention to detail.
I have obtained broad industry experiences in healthcare, administrative, retail, and customer
relation spaces. I am seeking a fulfilling career to further establish, enrich, and challenge the many
skills I have already acquired, within a successful and competent workplace.
Professional Summary and Highlights
Over the course of three to four years, my extensive knowledge of pre-school, school-aged child, and
adult speech and language characteristics have provided me to successfully develop:
 An innovative skill set facilitating specific behavioral and learning challenges;
 Programs running bi-monthly catering for adult dysphagia client needs, featuring “themed”
interactive games and discussions.
 Taking initiative with a flair and foresight for innovative and creative ideas in regards to
modifying activities to support learning requirements.
In addition, I offer significant experience in the Oil Sands, where I have helped fortify dedicated and
responsible team players to provide exceptional standards relating to customer service, sales, and
health and safety matters within an organization.
Accomplishments, Affiliations and Skills
o Knowledgeable in on-site Tool Box safety talks
o Inventory and cycle counting experience
o Proficient in multiple technological and administrative duties, including;
 Internet, Outlook, Windows 10, Microsoft, Excel
o Strong speech-language, communicative, written, and interpersonal skills;
 Ability to speak, and write basic French
o Annual participation for the CIBC Run for the Cure
Professional Experience
Fort McMurray Public School Board October 2015 – Present
Educational Assistant
(Positioned at Ecole Dickensfield from mid Oct 2015)
Fort McMurray, AB
 Assist children with learning challenges, speech or language related, in English or French
Immersion classrooms, with specific guidance directed by the teacher.

2. RUTH NICOLA CARR
224 Breukel Crescent, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 2J4 – (780) 714 6870 (H) – (780) 972 7155 (C) – ruthcarr.1585@hotmail.com
 Provide support and mediation for children with behavioral problems, or developmental
challenges, by doing physical exercises or language-based intervention drills. Encouraged
“teachable moments” whenever applicable, throughout work and “free centre” times.
 Work with groups of between 4-6 students on their journal writing books; help in
demonstrating proper handwriting form, as well as proper use of scissors, and or other
crafting materials.
 Assist teachers with any preparation for both morning and afternoon sessions, such as
photocopying materials, replenishing activity worksheets, setting up the literacy stations,
snack times, or the craft tables.
o Preparing for school and getting ready to go home routines, i.e. removing/putting on
outdoor jacket, snow pants, in addition to accompanying children to their bus, or
waiting until parents or legal guardian arrives to the school to collect their child.
 Encouraging the “7 Habits”, a phenomenal program exclusive to École Dickensfield and
endorsed by each of their students. The program’s mission is to instill seven essential core
values, which are to be utilized daily both at the school and around the home.
 Actively involved with various school events over the course of the school year;
o Ex: Christmas concert, Anti-Bullying Advocacy and Awareness, and some PLFs.
 General housekeeping requirements; ensure chairs are stacked at the end of the day, tables
are wiped down, floor is swept, and sanitization of toys is completed.
 Completed a “TAS” course: Training facilitating educational assistants taking on the role of
being a Teaching Assistant in the case of teacher(s) absences.
Shopper’s Drugmart Stonecreek Village February 2014 to August 2015
Beauty Expert and Cosmetics Sales Associate
Fort McMurray, AB
 Provided hands-on involvement in the initial store set-up operations, from installing shelving
units, to proper handling of hazardous materials or inventory.
 Arranged appointments, and booked various skincare and make-up events.
o Learned how to provide advice concerning cosmetic products, and apply cosmetics on
customers.
 Assisted clients and customers with their daily health and beauty requirements.
 Granted permission to attend beauty seminars and trainings related to new beauty product
line launches.
 Accountable for ringing out sales, and handling returned products.
 Responsible for various cleaning and replenishing duties for merchandise and low-stock
inventory counts; additional merchandising tasks as required.
 Assembling displays when required, and pricing merchandise for sale using labels specific to
the item.

3. RUTH NICOLA CARR
224 Breukel Crescent, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 2J4 – (780) 714 6870 (H) – (780) 972 7155 (C) – ruthcarr.1585@hotmail.com
Fort McMurray Northern Lights Regional Health Centre March 2011 to June 2013
Alberta Health Services
Speech-Language Therapists’ Assistant
Fort McMurray, AB
 Designed both individual and group therapy plans, activities, games and projects for pre-
school children for therapy sessions within a 10-15 client caseload, under the direct
supervision, and explicit guidance of a Speech & Language pathologist.
 Participated in developing adult-based individual and group therapy sessions for Continuing
Care patients.
 Assisted with on-going special projects within the Speech and Language department, ex;
o Speech and Language May Month promotions
o Open House events
o 'Parent Education' sessions; responsible for contacting parents to attend, and
preparing the sessions on a once a week basis (program ran consistently for three
weeks every two to four months; dependent on both staff and community
availability).
 Assisted in the Audiology department with an organized Telehealth project ABR (Auditory
Brainstem Response) tests and procedures under instructional mentoring via the Glenrose
Rehabilitation hospital in Edmonton for newborn babies.
o Additional duties included ordering new parts, and maintaining the equipment on a
consistent basis.
 Involved in conducting individual and group play therapy sessions specific to speech and
language requirements to pre-school children ages 1.8-4.5 years.
 Accountable for keeping regular data, and charting (writing) progress in client files.
 Assisted Speech and Language Pathologists' with various administrative duties, i.e.: copying,
emailing, faxing and filing documents, making phone calls, managing schedules, and minute
taking during department meetings held monthly.
 Received training for: First Aid: Basic Level ‘C’; 3M Mask Fitting; ABR.
SMS Equipment Ltd. June 2010
Warehouse Associate
Fort McMurray, AB
 Selected as one of the representatives of the warehouse team to participate in the monthly
safety meetings, where I was expected to report any known incidents, and discuss potential
solutions to existing issues or concerns within the group.
 Responsible for picking and packing various orders throughout the working day for suppliers
and vendors.
 Followed procedures for shipping out and receiving merchandise and stock.
 Maintained consistent housekeeping and general cleanliness of the warehouse floor and
shelving unit.
 Operated a stand-up indoor electric powered forklift (Level Two certified) to safely maneuver
items and/or to retrieve them from different locations within the warehouse to compile
consumers' orders.

4. RUTH NICOLA CARR
224 Breukel Crescent, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 2J4 – (780) 714 6870 (H) – (780) 972 7155 (C) – ruthcarr.1585@hotmail.com
 Familiarized myself with the various computer functions and programs required to re- locate
items, search for specific Komatsu equipment parts, and for receiving stock items shipped
into the warehouse.
Douglas Coatings – Suncor Energy April 2010 to February 2012
Labourer/Painter
Fort McMurray, AB
 Recognized and commended as part of a team effort for outstanding paintwork executed in
the IPS #2 building (Summer 2011).
 Accountable for maintaining all housekeeping including garbage removal, spill clean-up,
organization, and sustained upkeep around major plant worksite areas for the base plant
extraction division of Suncor Energy.
 Utilized power tools, toxic solvents, paints, and chemicals to successfully and safely complete
designated jobs.
 Assigned for various Confined Space Monitoring, and Fire Watch jobs.
 Knowledgeable in the Suncor Energy’s '5 S' program.
 General courtesy tasks; washing and cleaning supervisors' vehicles, delivering tools or
equipment for trades people, assisting with numerous company organized functions and
dinners, and occasionally offering support in the tool crib when required.
 Received training for: Confined Space Monitoring; Fire Watch; WHMIS; OSCA and CSTS.
CenturyVallen – Industrial Maintenance & Safety Solutions June 2007 to August 2009
Tool Crib Attendant
Fort McMurray, AB
 Researched what various heavy duty tools are specifically used for, and issuing out/crediting
back tools and consumable products to Syncrude employees and contractors using a hand-
held scanner system.
 Inspected returnable tools for any damages that may have been caused, and then following
the appropriate procedures to send them out for repair, if need be.
 Learned how to read different invoices and filed paperwork accordingly.
 Fulfilled both dayshift and nightshift duties effectively, ensuring an account of the shifts
events had been accurately documented.
 Utilized the computer system to receive stock and put those items in their correct place.
 Maintained Cycle and Inventory counts wherever necessary.
Wood Buffalo Volunteer & Information Centre September 2005
Administrative Assistant
Fort McMurray, AB
 Created various memos and posters to promote the upcoming calendar activities featured in
the community, ex;
o Blueberry Scramble golf tournament, Coats 4 Kids, Big Brothers, Big Sisters
 Designed and continued developing the organization's website.

5. RUTH NICOLA CARR
224 Breukel Crescent, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 2J4 – (780) 714 6870 (H) – (780) 972 7155 (C) – ruthcarr.1585@hotmail.com
 Recruited numerous volunteers for upcoming volunteering opportunities.
 Participated and contributed in several meetings and monthly Board discussion sessions.
 Networked with several other non-profit companies during important volunteer events.
 General filing, copying, answering the phone, and other administrative duties as required.
The Ramada Inn & Waterpark January 2007
Front Desk Agent
Edmonton, AB
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre March 2005
Front Desk Agent/Guest Services Attendant
Fort McMurray, AB
o Achieved Employee of the Month.
o Selected to be a Tour Guide Ambassador for vacation groups visiting the hotel during the summer
months.
Montana’s Cookhouse Saloon September 2005
Cocktail Waitress and Restaurant Server
Fort McMurray, AB
Education
University of Alberta - Faculty of Extension 2016
Certificate (with Distinction): Occupational Health & Safety
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Occupational Health & Safety Certificate Program
Grant MacEwan University 2012
Major, Diploma: Speech & Language Therapists’ Assistant
Edmonton, Alberta
SLPA Program
Keyano College 2006
Certificate: Office Administration
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Office Administration Certificate Program
Keyano College 2005
Courses: General Studies
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Father Mercredi Community High School 2003
Diploma: High School
Fort McMurray, Alberta
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