Tessa Veikle

438 19 st NW, Calgary, AB (403) 512-2866 t_veikle@hotmail.com

Objective
To gain valuable, meaningful employment in a position that will promote my professional growth and enable me to engage and display my passion for helping people and creating opportunities for success and growth.

Academic Credentials
Community Rehabilitation and Disability Degree University of Calgary April 2014 Pharmacy Technician Certificate Red Deer College April 2007 Pre-Pharmacy Coursework University of Saskatchewan April 2005

Employment History
4 Seasons Transportation Research Facilitator Calgary, AB February 2014- Present
- conduct an environmental scan of wheelchair accessible travel options in the BowValley region - create connections and possible partnerships between hotels and services providing wheelchair accessible options

Families of Albert for Conductive Education (F.A.C.E.) Therapy Assistant Calgary, AB September 2013 Present
- support children with disabilities within the conductive education program - foster independence and encourage development of new skills and knowledge

Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy Technician Calgary, AB October 2010 Present - work as part of a team of pharmacy staff members to carry out all duties of the pharmacy in a efficient, ethical
manner - enter and fill prescriptions for costumers, including online-billing to insurance - inventory management and ordering

Volunteer/Practicum
Vecova Research Assistant Calgary, AB September 2013 April 2014

-assist research coordinator with research project, investigating Vecovas group homes, from conception to completion.

ARBI (Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured) Therapy Assistant Calgary, AB January 2011 - April 2011
-assist individuals recovering from brain injury or stroke with their therapy programs

Providence (Therapeutic and Educational Preschool for Children with Disabilities) Classroom Aide Calgary, AB September 2010 December 2010
-provide in-classroom support alongside teacher, other aides, and rehabilitation therapists

Skills/Assets
Communication - expression, transmission, and interpretation of knowledge and ideas - proven technical writing and presentation skills Human Relations - use of interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, relate to, and assist individuals - ability to build rapport with a variety of individuals from diverse populations - pragmatic and perceptive approach to sensitive issues Organization - initiating and coordinating tasks in a timely and efficient manner - management and prioritization of multiple projects Flexibility - adaptive and reflective while maintaining professionalism - open to working in a diversity of situations and environments Technical - ability to adapt to new software programs quickly - ability to follow and participate in social media and relevant social networks - experience with MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)