Nicholas O’Brien

11 Keefe Avenue
Sydney, Nova Scotia
(902) 577-6350

Summary of Qualifications:  

BACS Recreation (health & wellness)  
Experienced in residential programs, supervising adults/adolescents with mental health and addiction issues
Works well with inter-disciplinary team.
Effective communication skills both oral and written.
Strong client focus.

		
Professional experience

2008-2009	LCI Kids Club Academy, South Korea   
	Teaching English/ Recreation Activities.

2006-2007	Enseco Oil Services, Calgary Alberta
 Oil well inspector. 

2005-2006	Hull Homes, Secure Treatment, Calgary, Alberta  
Residential Adolescent treatment program.
Youth Counselor working with Adolescents with behavior and emotional issues. 
Program development and evaluation. 

2003	Camp Councilor, YMCA Summer Day Camp, Sydney, NS
Supervised a vast array of children and adolescents who had been diagnosed with autism, ADD, ADHD, physically and mentally delayed. 			
Responsible for coordination of activities, worked one on one and in-group setting.
Music Therapy, Play Therapy, Swimming, Baseball and Soccer. 

	

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2002 - 2003	Counselor, Addiction Services, Sydney, NS, 
	Counselor   Talbot House
Provided supervision and counseling for adolescents and adults with addictions to drugs and alcohol.
Worked within a multi-disciplinary team setting providing education and treatment for adults /youth.
Provided recreational activities and participated in meetings on behalf of adults/youth.  
Networked with social workers and family.
Assisted with education under the direction of the supervisor. 
 
2002	Instructor, Riverview Rural High School, Sydney, NS
Instructed physical education class.
Provided guidance and recreational activities for youth.
Graded students on performance.
     	
2000                                Camp Councilor, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Sydney, NS	
Organized recreational activities. 
Provided supervision for youth.

1997 - 2003	Customer Service Representative, Shell Canada, Sydney, NS

Education

1999 - 2003	Bachelor of Arts Community Studies  (Recreation Health & Wellness)	
	University College of Cape Breton, Sydney, NS
	           
1996 – 1998       	Grade 12 Academic Diplomas
	Riverview Rural High School, Sydney, NS

Professional development and training:

Harm Reduction and The Stages of Change
Conflict Resolution 
Crisis and Suicide Intervention
First Aid with CPR Course
(WHMIS) Certificate                                                                         
Interpersonal Communication Course                      Computer Training                              
Skills building and motivational coaching	

             	
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Interests	
Writing music, poetry, playing guitar, singing, Baseball, hockey and weightlifting	
Volunteer Work	
Coached hockey and baseball, volunteered with special needs children 	

References available upon request