Linda Meisner

Linda Meisner graduated from Sir Sandford Fleming College, Employment Counsellor Program in 1997. With over 20 years experience dealing in a variety of customer service environments, Linda applies her skills, experience and academics to assist individuals achieve their personal goals. Linda is qualified to administer Myers Briggs Type Indicator® and a certified Level II Personality Dimensions™ Trainer. She believes in life long learning and continues her professional development on a regular basis. She also contributes to the community as a volunteer for Kawartha Haliburton Victim Services, a board member for The Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes, a member of the Fathering Coalition initiative for the Ontario Early Years Centre and a Committee member for Easter Seals

With 10+ years experience in the Employment Counselling field, her background includes:

Highlights of Qualifications:

• Employment Counsellor Diploma; Dean's list - 4 semesters
• Life Skills Coach
• Teaching and Training Adults Certificate
• Recipient of the Cosgrave Award
• Choices Certified
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Internet, Email
• True Colors® – Level 1& 2 Trainer
• Computer literate
• Myers Briggs Type Indicator® Certification
• Critical Incidence Stress Management Training
• Personality Dimensions™-Level II
• Coaching Clinic Training Program Certification
• Police and Community Together Training (PACT)
• Current First Aid and CPR

Employment Counselling:

• Client service needs determination and referrals
• Interviewing clients
• Assisting clients with all aspects of job search; including completion of application forms
• Guiding and advising clients in career direction
• Promoting client independence within the resource centre
• Researching labour market information to assist individuals with career direction
• Group and individual counselling
• Fluent in computerized career decision and job search tools

Workshop Delivery and Design:

• Computerized job search and assessment tools
• Community resource tools
• Mock Interviews
• Myers Briggs Type Indicator®
• Self Assessments
• True Colors®- Level 1&2
• Decision Making
• Developing positive relationships
• Job Search – Communications
• Career Mapping workshops
• Various workshops ie: Assertiveness, Goal Setting, etc.
• Personality Dimensions™- Level 1&2

Associations:

OAAPT Ontario Association of the Application of Personality Type

KMA Linda is a member of the KMA (Kawartha Manufacturing Association) and attends monthly meetings on behalf of Krossroads Consulting

Other experience gained in the Employment Counselling field:

KRS Marketing, Ontario Works(Resource Centre), Human Resource Development Canada, Compass Career Consultants, Victoria County Career Services, Sir Sandford Fleming College and I.E. Weldon Secondary School (Career Centre)

Volunteer Experience:

Easter Seals, (Committee Member), Lindsay Branch  2006-present
Since 1992, Easter Seals has been leading the way to opportunities for children with physical disabilities. Easter Seals operates as a network of provincially licensed members that deliver programs and services to children with physical disabilities in their community.

The City of Kawartha Lakes Boys and Girls Club, Lindsay, ON 2003-Present
(Board Member)– Involved in making executive decisions that impact the club both directly and indirectly

Ontario Early Years Centre, Fathering Coalition, Lindsay, ON 2001-Present
This organization works towards getting Fathers involved in the lives of their children

Kawartha Haliburton Victim Service, Coboconk, ON 1998-Present
This organization works with the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) and City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service. Volunteers work in teams and will be called out to assist individuals in a variety of crisis situations

CFA (Community Food Advisor), Lindsay, ON 1999-2001
This course involved going into the community on a volunteer basis to promote healthy eating

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