EM FRANKLIN

Toronto, ON · 416-303-3518
emlisafranklin02@gmail.com · www.linkedin.com/in/em-franklin

SKILLS

• Relational support • Group facilitation • Active listening • Problem-solving

• Professional • Independent • Creative • Self-care

EXPERIENCE
OCTOBER 2022-PRESENT
VETERINARY ASSISTANT, BELLAMY LAWRENCE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
• Assist Veterinarians with animal exams, vaccinations, and other treatments
• Support the welfare of animals and their owners in their emotional time of need
• Reviewing various medications, their purpose, and instructions with pet owners

JUNE 2022 – AUGUST 2022

FULL TIME DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE WORKER, PEGASUS COMMUNITY PROJECT
• Provide 1:1 and group support for adults with a variety of unique needs, challenges, and communication
• Create a strength-based, positive, supportive environment for participants personal development
• Support the independence of participants and promote mental, physical, social, and emotional wellness
• Crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation
• Handling, tracking, and budgeting the use of the program’s petty cash

EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 2022 – PRESENT
STUDENT PLACEMENT, CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH (CAMH)
• Promote mental wellness in youth and their ability to create positive change by providing relational
support and encouraging/supporting participation in treatment
• Provide support and assistance to children and youth in areas such as emotional regulation,
communication, and problem-solving
• Communicate consistently with other mental health professionals including psychologists, nurses
social workers, dietitians, recreational therapists, etc
• Facilitation and co-facilitation of group programming such as life skills, self-care, and DBT

SEPTEMBER 2020 – PRESENT

CHILD AND YOUTH CARE ADVANCED DIPLOMA, CENTENNIAL COLLEGE
• Developed a 12-week LGBTQ2S+ safe space workshop program for STRIDES Toronto
• Effective, strength-based, relational counselling skills
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practices, and working with families
• SafeTalk Suicide Prevention Training
• Global Citizenship and Equity
SEPTEMBER 2016 – JUNE 2020
OSSD AND ONTARIO SCHOLAR, WEST HILL COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
AUGUST 2021
FIRST AID & CPR/AED LEVEL C, DURHAM FIRST AID, RED CROSS

VOLUNTEER WORK
OCTOBER 2021 – PRESENT
LEARNER ADVISORY COUNCIL CO-LEADER, CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH (CAMH)
• Creating a safe, confidential environment in student meetings
• Support learner concerns and challenges by consensually and confidentially discussing concerns with
CAMH staff involved in student affairs, while keeping students anonymous
OCTOBER 2021 – PRESENT
STUDENT AMPLIFIER, ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF CHILD AND YOUTH CARE
• Communicate between OACYC and Child and Youth Care students
• Complete presentations at college level and promote OACYC membership
• Support student concerns by collaborating with OACYC
OCTOBER 2021 – APRIL 2022
QUEERING COMMUNITY SOCIAL CLUB, CENTENNIAL COLLEGE
• Create meeting agendas and meeting minutes
• Managing club email, communicating to group members and other groups/organizations
• Help plan social events and campaigns for LGBTQ2S+ Centennial students
• Create a positive and safe space including a variety of resources for LGBTQ2S+ students
OCTOBER 2020 – OCTOBER 2021
COUNCIL FOR CHANGE, CENTENNIAL COLLEGE
• Help plan inclusive social events for Centennial students
• Take professional, detailed meeting minutes
• Create positive and safe environments for students
FEBRUARY 2021 – MARCH 2021
PEER MENTORING PROGRAM, CENTENNIAL COLLEGE
• Provided mentee with understanding of program’s expectations, opportunities, success strategies,
and career opportunities
• Provided support, encouragement, and positive experience in CYC program
• Supported mentee in attending two diploma-level classes
• Achieved CCFS Mentor Leadership Certificate
SEPTEMBER 2016 – JUNE 2020
RISE PROGRAM, WEST HILL COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE – EAST METRO/STRIDES TORONTO
• Created and facilitated workshops for students to learn about bullying and mental health
• Created a safe, welcoming, and accepting space for students