Jeremy Vander Hoek

23 Gretna Court, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 4V1 | 905-719-7480 | [email protected]

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

●       Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills develop through work experience

●       Strong academic achievements demonstrate a commitment to detail and providing excellent work

●       High level of research and writing abilities developed through university courses

●       Excellent organizational skills and computer literacy skills

●       Involvement with public policy organizations and education for the past four years

EDUCATION

High School Education

Hamilton District Christian High School, 2010-2014

Bachelor of Arts, Honours Sociology, Minors in Legal Studies, Political Science, & History

University of Waterloo (St. Jerome’s University), 2014-2018

WORK EXPERIENCE

Warehouse Labourer                                                                                   Summers 2014-2017

Second Nature Design Limited, Rockton ON

–          Collaborated with colleagues and members of different departments in a fast-paced environment resulting in efficient product flow.

–          Worked with fellow warehouse employees to develop and maintain an organized product intake and categorization system.

–          Demonstrated effective inventory skills through product management and efficient interdepartmental flow.

Health and Safety Coordinator                                                                               Summer 2016

Second Nature Design Limited, Rockton ON

–          Worked independently to research Health and Safety requirements for a medium sized business.

–          Cooperated with a consultant on implementing those requirements.

–          Effectively communicated and enforced safety requirements to various employees.

Janitorial Staff                                                                                                               2011-2014

Hamilton District Christian High

–          Worked together with co workers doing a variety of cleaning and maintenance jobs

–          Jobs included cleaning furniture, taking out the garbage, vacuuming, assembling new furniture, and other miscellaneous jobs.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

World Renew Leadership Tour                                                                              May 2016

Volunteer, Ottawa ON

●       Participated in advocacy and leadership training, focusing on the promotion of justice in the local and global community.

●       Attended communication and policy workshops related to small scale farming in the Global South, learning how to effectively advocate and communicate with the government.

●       Met with Members of Parliament and facilitated discussions relating to foreign aid policy, specifically advocating for increased foreign aid.

●       Gained a greater understanding of how effective policy and effective policy communication work.

●       Provided with testimonial on the importance of civic duty resulting in an increased desire to pursue ethical policy in the public space.

Canadian Centre for Public Dialogue                                                                     Ongoing

Casual Volunteer

●       Ongoing participation in letter writing campaigns, resulting in dialogue with various Members of Parliament on a variety of issues.

●       Wrote online article for the Canadian Centre for Public Dialogues’ Do Justice blog.

Catalyst Award                                                                                                         August 2014

●       Participated in an international leadership trip, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of different organizations working in the international aid sector.

●       Gained incredible insight and vision surrounding the implementation of policies globally.

Forum for Young Canadians                                                                                   March 2014

Participant Ottawa ON

●       Engaged with and listened to members of parliament, lobbyists, the Speaker of the House of Commons, and the Speaker of the Senate.

●       Participated in events including election, parliament, and international trade simulations, debating various issues in a group format.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND AWARDS

●       Class G Driver’s License

●       World Renew Volunteer Award, 2016

●       St. Jerome’s University President’s Scholarship of Distinction, 2014

●       St. Jerome’s Upper Year Scholarship for academic achievement (2015-2018)

●       Letter of Academic Excellence from Dean of Arts at the University of Waterloo

REFERENCES

Alex Lemieux, Warehouse Manager Second Nature Designs Limited

Email: [email protected]

Fred Eisinga, Head of Facilities Hamilton District Christian High

Email: [email protected]