Gary Le Blanc 4 Lister Drive Bedford NS B4A 2M3 Phone: (902) Phone: (902) Fax: (902) Fax: (902) Résume

To secure a position in which I can effectively demonstrate my skills and experience with an agency dedicated to enhancing the lives of men and women through employment. CAREER OBJECTIVE Gary LeBlanc 4 Lister Drive Bedford Nova Scotia B4A 2M3 Phone: (902) 835 – 8995 Fax: (902) 835 –

Ability to work independently Leadership skills and experience Approachable and sensitive Musically inclined (guitar, keyboard) Computer literacy (60wpm) Organizational skills Creative thinker Positive attitude Determined Problem solving skills Effective communicatorProgram development & implementation Employment counselling Public speaking Employment development Quick to learn new information Goal oriented Self-starter / Motivated Job coaching Team builder and player Labour market surveyWorkshop facilitation Ability to work independently Leadership skills and experience. Approachable and sensitive Musically inclined (guitar, keyboard). Computer literacy (60wpm) Organizational skills. Creative thinker Positive attitude. Determined Problem solving skills. Effective communicator. Program development & implementation. Employment counselling Public speaking. Employment development Quick to learn new information. Goal oriented Self-starter / Motivated. Job coaching Team builder and player. Labour market survey..... Workshop facilitation SKILLS LIST “ enhancing the lives of men and. women through employment ” Gary LeBlanc 4 Lister Drive Bedford Nova Scotia B4A 2M3 Phone: (902) 835 – 8995 Fax: (902) 835 –

1988 Masters of Divinity, Partial degree Regis College Toronto ON 1988 Masters of Divinity, Partial degree. Regis College Toronto ON 1986 Christian Philosophy, Degree Loyola University Chicago, Ill 1986 Christian Philosophy, Degree. Loyola University Chicago, Ill 1983 Psychology BA (Behavioural Sciences), Degree University of Winnipeg Winnipeg MB 1983 Psychology BA (Behavioural Sciences), Degree. University of Winnipeg Winnipeg MB 1980 Business Administration, Diploma Red River College Winnipeg MB 1980 Business Administration, Diploma.. Red River College Winnipeg MB EDUCATION “ enhancing the lives of men and. women through employment ” Gary LeBlanc 4 Lister Drive Bedford Nova Scotia B4A 2M3 Phone: (902) 835 – 8995 Fax: (902) 835 –

Beyond Traditional Job Development (3 day workshop by Denise Bissonnette) 30 Ways To Shine As A New Employee (2 day workshop by Denise Bissonnette) Cultivating True Livelihood – Work In The 21 st Century (3 day workshop by Denise Bissonnette) Cultivating True Livelihood. – Work In The 21 st Century (3 day workshop by Denise Bissonnette) Affirmative Industry Association of Nova Scotia – former board member The Christopher Course Front Line Leadership Course First Aid/CPR - Active C.M.H.A. – C.L.E.A.R. Project – Facilitating Focus Groups Kinsmen Club of Canada Bedford/Sackville Branch Member Professional musician PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES “ enhancing the lives of men and. women through employment ” Gary LeBlanc 4 Lister Drive Bedford Nova Scotia B4A 2M3 Phone: (902) 835 – 8995 Fax: (902) 835 –

ReadingMusic Meeting new people Hiking Research ResearchWriting HOBBIES / INTERESTS “ enhancing the lives of men and. women through employment ” Gary LeBlanc 4 Lister Drive Bedford Nova Scotia B4A 2M3 Phone: (902) 835 – 8995 Fax: (902) 835 –

Opportunity Knocks Rehabilitation, Training and Employment Halifax, NS Dec – Present Employment Specialist Employment Specialist  Consulting services to life, auto insurance companies, law firms, workers compensation boards and various rehabilitation consulting firms  Full case management § Transferable Skills Analysis  Labour Market Survey § Employment counselling § Job search  Consulting services to life, auto insurance companies, law firms,. workers compensation boards and various rehabilitation consulting firms  Full case management § Transferable Skills Analysis  Labour Market Survey § Employment counselling § Job search EXPERIENCE “ enhancing the lives of men and. women through employment ” Gary LeBlanc 4 Lister Drive Bedford Nova Scotia B4A 2M3 Phone: (902) 835 – 8995 Fax: (902) 835 –

Genex Services of Canada Aug. /99 – Dec. /01 Halifax NS Rehabilitation Consultant Rehabilitation Consultant § Consulting services to life, auto insurance companies and law firms § Career direction, vocational assessments, job search strategies and advocacy § Full case management § Client/employer/physician/legal consultations § Regular report writing § Job development / search § Promoting the skills and abilities of persons with disabilities § Consulting services to life, auto insurance companies and law firms § Career direction, vocational assessments, job search strategies and. advocacy § Full case management § Client/employer/physician/legal consultations § Regular report writing § Job development / search § Promoting the skills and abilities of persons with disabilities “ enhancing the lives of men and. women through employment ” EXPERIENCE Gary LeBlanc 4 Lister Drive Bedford Nova Scotia B4A 2M3 Phone: (902) 835 – 8995 Fax: (902) 835 –

Job Brokerage Centre Jan. '94-August '99 Halifax NS Employment Services Consultant/Employment Developer Employment Services Consultant/Employment Developer § Job skills assessments, resume and job development, marketing and sales § Matching individual skills to job requirements, report writing and evaluations § Liase with clients, social workers, care-givers, community agencies andemployers § Quarterly employer/employee visitations in the work place § Developing programs & strategies for strong employer/agency relations § Job coaching § Advocacy § Job skills assessments, resume and job development, marketing and sales § Matching individual skills to job requirements, report writing and evaluations § Liase with clients, social workers, care-givers, community agencies and employers § Quarterly employer/employee visitations in the work place § Developing programs & strategies for strong employer/agency relations § Job coaching § Advocacy “ enhancing the lives of men and. women through employment ” EXPERIENCE Gary LeBlanc 4 Lister Drive Bedford Nova Scotia B4A 2M3 Phone: (902) 835 – 8995 Fax: (902) 835 –

§ From a concept to a growing and thriving business § Developed operational and training manuals, marketing and sales strategies § Day to day operations, hired, trained, facilitated regular staff and Board meetings § On-going crisis intervention § Advocacy Canada’s first Co-operative Courier Service providing employment for consumers of mental health services A-Way Express Ltd. March 1990-Nov Toronto ON General Manager/Operations and Training General Manager/Operations and Training “ enhancing the lives of men and. women through employment ” EXPERIENCE Gary LeBlanc 4 Lister Drive Bedford Nova Scotia B4A 2M3 Phone: (902) 835 – 8995 Fax: (902) 835 –

MEPSEW I have developed and recently completed 5 workshop modules on Employment Preparation and Maintenance. “ Motivational Employment Preparation and Skills Enhancement Workshops ” ( MEPSEW ) targets and addresses issues of motivation, fear, self-esteem, courage, hope and success. MEPSEW provides the job seeker with tools and exercises to participate fully in the job search process, while developing a healthier sense of self. “ enhancing the lives of men and. women through employment ” Gary LeBlanc 4 Lister Drive Bedford Nova Scotia B4A 2M3 Phone: (902) 835 – 8995 Fax: (902) 835 –

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