1. ESTHER HOPLAND
226-28342 Township Rd 384
Red Deer County, Alberta
(Cell) 587 877 5892
ehopland@shaw.ca
PROFILE:
Dedicated, entrepreneurial, inquisitive, mature individual with numerous years of
self-employment history, as well as experience volunteering and working for non-
profit organizations is seeking a challenging employment opportunity were I can
continue to utilize my skills. Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle; able to give,
receive and follow clear, concise direction; bilingual (English and Spanish); can start
work immediately.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
ASSESSMENT:
 Conducted intake assessments to determine client needs and required
assistance
 Observed and documented client behaviors to ensure continued program
success
 Responsible for conducting a variety of scientific analysis; meticulously
documented and synthesized information to be used in reports and projects
FACILITATION:
 Responsible for developing and facilitating Citizenship classes for immigrants
 Developed lesson plans and patterns for students in the Learning Together
Craft Program; ensured projects were uncomplicated and easy to complete
 Oversaw the play and supervision of children up to age 9; also responsible for
the supervision of the participants in organization programs
 Developed and presented speeches and presentations on a variety of cultural

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topics at community and college events
ADMINISTRATION:
 Computer literate: proficient with Microsoft Programs including excel, Word,
PowerPoint, etc.; also familiar with Internet and email programs
 Accurately collected and input data for later retrieval
 Experience also includes providing clerical support in a busy nonprofit agency:
filing, answering telephones, greeted clients and dignitaries, faxing and
photocopying
 Interpreted client documents and provided interpretation assistance to clients
as necessary
OTHER:
 Work well with individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds
including children, newcomers, and seniors
 Courteous; respectfully listen and respond to customer complaints and
concerns and look to find acceptable resolutions
EDUCATION AND OTHER RELEVANT TRAINING:
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Universidad Nacional de Trujillo
La Libertad, Peru
High School Diploma
Concord High School
Delaware, U.S.A.
CAREER HISTORY:
Learning Together Program Facilitator (Casual)
September 2012-Present
Intake Settlement Practioner (Full-time Sick Leave Coverage)
April-August 2015

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Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE)
Red Deer, Alberta
Seamstress (Piece Work)
2010-2014
Silk Concepts
Red Deer, Alberta
Translator/Interpreter (Piece Work)
2007-2014
Able Translations Red
Deer, Alberta
Financial Advisor
2007-2010
Self Employed
Red Deer, Alberta
OTHER RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Day Home Provider
Red Deer Child Care Society
1 year
Penhold Family Day Home
4 years
Microbiologist
8 years
Alpha Milk
Red Deer, Alberta
Virology and Genetics Assistant
2 years
International Potato Centre

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Lima, Peru
VOLUNTEER HISTORY:
Volunteer
2010-Present
Public Awareness Program, Central Alberta Refugee Effort
Red Deer, Alberta
Children’s Activities Volunteer
2007-Present
Festival of Trees
Red Deer, Alberta
Sewing Volunteer
2009-2015
Sylvan Lake Quilters
Sylvan Lake, Alberta
REFERENCES SUPPLIED AT INTERVIEW