Magdalena Canavan
Warwick,RI
Summary
Highly motivated individual that has a decade of leadership experience with a Bachelors in Nonprofit Managment and Occupational Therapy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Officer Financial Administration/Public Relations
Internationaler Bund (IB)
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Planned and coordinated publicity work of assistance for homeless.
- Prepared budget (1.5 million dollars), including staff and investment planning for five accommodation facilities and housing projects.
- Maintained website/social media channels.
- Drafted, edited and distributed informational content like brochures and other public relations materials.
- Prepared or edited organizational publications such as stockholder reports for internal or external audiences.
- Led specialist publicity work group (10 employees).
- Engaged in professional networking by assisting and taking part in events of Munich Homeless Assistance Network.
- Organized and participated in staff recruitment events.
- Tracked and reported on success of campaigns and public relations efforts.
Occupational Therapist, Team Lead
Helfende Hände E.V.
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed 4 support workshop groups (24 people with disabilities and 12 employees).
- Planned and carried out pedagogic measures and ensured high educational and medical care for patients.
- Created structures which enabled groups to work independently.
- Created cooperative management style. Developed and promoted friendly cooperation in a good working atmosphere within team.
- Monitored time-tracking records and was responsible for scheduling.
- Prepared and conducted team meetings.
- Conducted probationary period talks and employee appraisals. Planned further development opportunities for team.
- Prepared investment plans and was responsible for group budget. Communicated with funding agency, professional services and other external services.
- Developed concept further by implementing new daily structures.
- Responsible for working collaboratively with fundraising.
Occupational Therapist
Lebenshilfe Werkstatt GmbH
09.2014 - 07.2018
- Group leader of support workshop group (6 people with disabilities)
- Supported and assisted patients in the field of practical living.
- Helped patient to develop and preserve social, cognitive and motor skills. Ensured quality of processes and development plans.
- Evaluated patient conditions, histories, and goals.
- Prepared reports and ensured complete documentation.
- Guided interns/trainees in occupational therapy. Worked within interdisciplinary team and communicated with relatives, external therapists, residential homes and legal guardians.
- Built up new group and collaborated in preparing support workshop concept.
- Created program opportunities in line with TEACCH approach.
- Was member of works council and election committee as well as cooperated at company events and staff retreats.
Nurse Assistant
Fürstenfeldbruck Hospital
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Occupational Therapy
Döpfer Schulen
Munich08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Nonprofit Management
Wismar Business School
Wismar, Germany03.2022
Skills
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Communications
- Teamwork
- Willingness to learn
- Personal initiative
- Empathy
Certification
- TEACCH - Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children
- Medication training
- DEKIM - Deescalation Training and Crisis Management for People with Disabilities
- Conducting Appraisal Interviews
- The Role of Team Leader
- Participation Authorization Works Council
- Work Constitution Law
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Department Officer Financial Administration/Public Relations
Internationaler Bund (IB)
10.2022 - 03.2023
Occupational Therapist, Team Lead
Helfende Hände E.V.
08.2018 - 01.2020
Occupational Therapist
Lebenshilfe Werkstatt GmbH
09.2014 - 07.2018
Nurse Assistant
Fürstenfeldbruck Hospital
08.2013 - 07.2015
Occupational Therapy
Döpfer Schulen
Bachelor of Arts - Nonprofit Management
Wismar Business School
- TEACCH - Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children
- Medication training
- DEKIM - Deescalation Training and Crisis Management for People with Disabilities
- Conducting Appraisal Interviews
- The Role of Team Leader
- Participation Authorization Works Council
- Work Constitution Law
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