CHRIS CURRY

17 Lonsdale Drive, London, Ontario N6G 1T4 519-902-5091 cscurry@gmail.com

Enthusiastic and dynamic educator (Temporary Classroom Support Personnel), with over ten years of
facilitation and workshop training experience and ten years in community outreach and marketing.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence others through collaboration and a
commitment to learning.

⬧ Facilitation / Training ⬧ Community Engagement

⬧ Communication Skills ⬧ Problem Solving

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Training and Facilitation: Public relations; curriculum delivery; ability to create an engaging
learning environment

● Facilitated curriculum-focused classroom discussions for grades K-8; provided one-to-one support
to students as necessary while maintaining an effective learning environment
● Organized and presented to students and the general public about labour market conditions,
educational opportunities and preferences of employers with regards to apprenticeable trades
● Delivered 15 comprehensive Parkinson Education Program training workshops for up to 50 health
care professionals per session and 150 community participants as part of a certification course in
effective service delivery, utilizing facilitation skills to engage and inspire participants to provide
real-life experiences that enhanced the training and meet their learning objectives
● Organized and facilitated care conferences with clients, primary healthcare providers and social
workers in hospitals, long term care facilities and private homes to ensure optimal care provision
would be established during and after client transfer from hospital to home
● Facilitated community building events as Master of Ceremony for an annual seniors-focused
conference with over 300 guests and vendors, as well as with large groups of business leaders at
Chamber of Commerce gatherings
● Facilitated sales management workshops for managers, salespeople and customer care associates
according to strict program standards to increase the selling skills of participants

Client Support Management: Client consultation; skills and compatibility assessment;

community outreach and development; research

● Demonstrated excellent communication skills by chairing the Health Committee and co-authoring
the Navigating the Hospital brochure for the Council for London Seniors that was translated into
Farsi, Spanish and French and distributed to retirement and long-term care homes as well as over
20 London agencies
● Utilized strong analytical skills and superior judgment capabilities to mediate disputes between
employers and apprentices, which resulted in positive and effective resolutions
● Led the care management process and co-developed individualized care plans for a premium home
care company that specialized in assisting seniors and individuals with special needs
● Effectively screened, interviewed and oriented all Nurse Case Managers, personal support workers
and external community partners regarding their role in meeting the clients’ needs
● Successfully built strategic partnerships with social and health care service networks and
community resources that led to rapid and effective health care service coordination for clients
● As primary contact in a 24/7 environment, utilized tact and problem-solving skills to resolve staff,
client, family member or service provider issues by focusing on client-first care and ensuring
detailed adherence to care plans by support staff

Administration and Marketing: Records management; document creation and curating;

program administration; strategic planning

● Coordinated presentation schedules for hiring meetings, training workshops and board
meetings. Prepared instruction materials and participation materials, and ensured facilities
were clean and organized
● Created comprehensive financial monitoring and reporting tools to improve data collection and
accurately demonstrate effective provision of quality service within the London region
● Identified existing gaps in communication systems and processes and developed new reporting
tools, significantly increasing efficiency and effective collaboration between Council
administration and student leaders
● Authored comprehensive Report Card on Homelessness, documenting the positive impact of
programs and services that assisted individuals experiencing challenges with mental health,
addictions and homelessness
● Performed benefit calculations in accordance with established Ministry (Provincial) policies and
procedures; investigated fiscal discrepancies in order to ensure financial accountability
● Effectively set up and maintained accurate client files from the start to the end of service provision,
including archiving former client files using word processing, spreadsheet and database systems

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Emergency Instructor (Uncertified) London District Catholic School Board 2018-2020

● Facilitation; classroom management; assisting students with special needs; learning strategies
Marketing Consultant Lead Wheel Marketing, London 2018-2019
● Client management; marketing; client education; website and program management

Coordinator, Board of Directors University Students’ Council, London 2016-2017

● Communication systems management and improvement; consultation; liaison; administrative
Owner, Managing Director Retire-at-Home Services, London 2011-2016
● Operations, human resource and financial management; customer service; staff training
Employment/Training Consultant Ministry of Advanced Education, London 2009-2011
● Mediation between apprentices and employers; funding management; policy regulation
Manager, Community Partnerships & Funding City of London 2007-2008
● Project management; creation of financial monitoring and reporting tools; marketing
Community Developer London Homeless Coalition, London 2005-2007
● Coordination; research; report writing; public presentations; strategic planning; marketing
Consultant Townson and Alexander, London/Toronto 2003-2005
● Sales Management Facilitator; research consulting; marketing
Financial Advisor Freedom 55 Financial, London 2001-2003
● Life Insurance; mutual funds; business development; business planning; facilitation

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts Degree: Economics University of Western Ontario, London 2001

Certified Professional Consultant on Aging CPCA Canada 2011

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM

Head Coach Oakridge Baseball Association 2019

Assistant Coach Red Circle Hockey Association (London) 2017 - 2019
Assistant Coach North London/Oakridge Baseball Associations 2016 - 2018
Board Member Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario 2014 - 2020
Certified Trainer Parkinson Education Program (PEP) 2012 – 2017
Board Member Council for London Seniors 2012 - 2015
Facilitator Strathroy Parkinson Support Group 2012 - 2014
Committee Member Age Friendly London Development Committee 2012 - 2014
Committee Member Planning, Innovation Works, London 2008 - 2011
Board Member London Community Resource Centre 2007 - 2008
Board Member London Anti-Bullying Coalition 2004 - 2007
Youth Music Leader Riverside United Church 2002 – 2005