Clare Shanahan Somerville

2B Honours Psychology Major

20318361
Current Address Permanent Address
360 Erb St. Unit 1 Email 9 Ridgeview Place
Waterloo, ON, N2L 1W6 soccer4clare@hotmail.com Perth ON, K7H 3L1
226-748-8413 613-267-9575

SKILLS SUMMARY
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office
• Leadership skills; leadership classes include conflict management, diversity and harassment, and
health and safety
• CPR and Emergency First Aide Certified
• High Five Certified

EDUCATION
Candidate for Bachelor of Honors Arts; Honors Psychology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON,
September 2008-Present

WORK EXPERIENCE
Special Needs Camp Counsellor, Lanark Community Programs, Perth, ON, June-Aug. 2008/2009
• Was a one on one counsellor for a child with autism and learned techniques for dealing with
problems that arose
• Administered medications to the children as prescribed
• Worked synonymously with the Children’s Aid Society
• Received training on how to properly program for children to learn and have fun

Server, Codes Mill on the Park, Perth, ON, June-August 2009

• Developed customer service by ensuring satisfaction throughout the meal
• Helped in preparation for banquets in hall set up
• Provided assistance to ensure that the hall was aesthetically pleasing for receptions

Cash, Sandwich artist, Drive-thru, Tim Horton’s, Perth, ON, November 2008-June 2008
• Dealt with money in fast transactions, and gained cash register experience
• Was able to develop efficient and fast work habits with food preparation and service
• Developed customer service skills by continually ensuring customer satisfaction

Parts Person, Heritage Small Engines, Perth, ON, July 2006 and January 2006
• Developed technical abilities in the assembly of some small equipment parts
• Developed secretarial skills with filing, answering phone and doing paper work
• Developed organizational skills recording large amounts of inventory

Front Desk Management, Somerville Farm Supplies Ltd., Perth, ON, Sept. 2003-Sept. 2004
• Developed technical abilities in the assembly of some small equipment parts
• Developed secretarial skills with filing, answering phone and doing paper work
• Developed organizational skills recording large amounts of inventory
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Arts Orientation Leader, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, September 2009
• Attended multiple leadership classes; learned how to react quickly in conflict
• Acted quickly to keep first year students busy, attentive, and content
• Clarified multiple questions asked by first year students and acted as a role model for proper
behaviour when representing the University of Waterloo

Labourer, Recycling program; Habitat for Humanity Cuernavaca Mexico, March 2008
• Learned techniques in proper recycling and composting.
• Acquired knowledge of basic house construction: digging supports, mixing cement, roof repair
• Developed working relationships with people in a third world country who need the help

Committee member, Relay For Life, Perth, ON, June 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
• Ensured safety and entertainment on the night of Relay for all participants, staff and volunteers
• Dealt with large amounts of Financing, counting, recording, and depositing
• Delegated work for other volunteers

Stage Hand, Light crew, Director, Sears Drama Festival, Perth, ON, April 2006, 2007 and 2008
• Developed leadership to direct a group of my peers
• Developed organizational skills by making stage and light plans for production

Chair person, committee member, Free the Children, Perth, ON, September 2005-June 2009
• Planned events and ran them for the entire student body
• Worked closely with the other Justice committees in the school to plan joint events

Coach, Perth United Soccer Club, Perth, ON, May-Aug 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
• Taught basic elements of soccer to children and ensured their enjoyment and safety
• Worked with other coaches and field staff to ensure proper maintenance of the fields and organize
competitive events for the teams.

Nursery and Toddler Leader/ Sunday school teacher, St. Paul’s United Church, Perth, ON,
September 2002-August 2008
• Followed the curriculum advised by the United Church of Canada and tailored it to the skill level
of students
• Developed strong relationships of trust with the parents of the children in my care.

AWARDS
• Entrance Bursary, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, September 2008
• International Development bursary, St John Catholic High school, Perth, ON, June 2008
(awarded to students showing desire to work in changing the third world)
• Senior Girls Soccer VIP, St. John Catholic High school, Perth, ON, June 2007 and 2008 (awarded
to student who showed the most dedication, team spirit, and responsibility, voted by their peers)

ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Competitive soccer, Perth Hydras/ Carleton Place Fury, Perth/Carleton Place, ON, July-Aug 2001-2009
Competitive Swim, Perth Stingrays, Perth, ON, September 2004- April 2007
Dramatic Arts, Perth Academy of Musical Theatre/St John H.S. drama club, Perth, ON, September
2004- June 2008