Shawn Kennell
P.O Box 85 
Small Point, NL
A0A 1L0

May 17thth 2005

To Whom It May Concern:

I wish to apply for the job within your department. I have built excellent interpersonal and written communication skills through my various volunteer and work experiences.

I have developed many skills in the retail business within the past couple of years. I was given the opportunity of being able to do daily bank deposits, opening and closings, weekly/monthly paper work, inventory, supervising staff, as well as other related duties. These jobs have strengthen my personality, as well it  helped me gain confidence when I was given major responsibilities to deal with. I also managed my own lawn care business, Eastern Lawn Care, where I handled the financial administration of the business and built on my communication skills through one-on-one person interaction with clients. For two years, I worked on a summer job program that was offered by the Small Point Recreation Committee. In this position, I gained experience in mowing lawns, cleaning, painting, and general maintenance. Working has enabled me to develop the social skills necessary to deal with the public. As well I have many You will discover that I am a quick learner, hard working and outgoing individual. 

Please find enclosed my resume for your review and consideration. As well I have a valid drivers license as well as I my own transportation. I look forward to hearing from you. be reached at 709-598-2909, or 709-683-3656.

Sincerely yours,

Shawn Kennell

Encl.

Shawn Kennell
P.O Box 85
Small Point
Conception Bay, NL
A0A 1L0
709 598 2909/ 709 683 3656 
SKennell@hotmail.com

Education: 

Sept. 2003 - Present 	Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL					Studying Social Work & Criminology. 

Sept. 2002 Apr. 2003 	College of The North Atlantic, Carbonear, NL 
			College Transfer year.

1998 - 2002 		North Shore Collegiate, Northern Bay, NL
			Graduated Grade 12. 

Work Experience:

May 2003 - 2005 	Jeans Experts, Carbonear & St.John's
			Working as a Salesperson (Third Key Holder). Performing 					duties such as working on cash, daily bank deposits, 						opening and closing, transfers, weekly/monthly paper work, 					inventory, supervising staff and other related duties.

Summers 04,03,01,99 	Small Point Recreation (Community Playground)
			Performed several jobs such as cleaning, mowing, lifting 					rocks, painting, and general maintenance including building 				        	slides, swings sand boxes etc.

Aug. 2002 - Feb.2004	Bata/Athletes World, Carbonear
			Worked as a Salesperson. Performed duties such as 						working on cash, daily bank deposits, opening and closing, 					and other related duties.

Jan. 2001- June 2001 	Avalon West School Board, Human Resources & Employment 
			Tutored a grade 3 student at home in math, English, science 					and language arts. 

Summer 2001 & 2002 	Eastern Lawn Care
			Managed my own lawn care business along with my 						business partner. Responsible for financial administration, 					advertising, labor, and communication with clients.

July 2001 		Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students 						(HRCC-S)
			Organized and supervised the HRCC-S Kids Day activities; 					including soccer, baseball, and cooking.

Volunteer Experience:

Apr. 2004 - Present 	Big Brothers Big Sister of Conception Bay North
			Vice Chairperson for Big Brothers Big Sister of Conception 					Bay North in Carbonear. I help promote Big Brothers Big 					Sisters, through various events such as our “Bowl for Kids 					Sake“, “Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Kids Day”, 						baseball tournaments, volleyball tournaments, 50/50 draws, 					and the 1st Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Celebrity 						Secrets: Baccalieu Style, which as a big success. 

June. 2003 - Present 	Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland & Labrador 
			Secretary for the Trinity - Bay de Verde Youth Progressive 					Conservative party Association, a member the Provincial Youth 					Progressive Conservative (YPC) and PCMUN. We discuss youth 				issue that are facing out program and lobby them to the 						government.

Jan. 2000 - Present     	Duke of Edinburgh 
			Pursuing the Duke of Edinburgh though many different types of 					volunteer experiences.
 
Sept. 2001 - Present 	North Shore Volunteer Fire Department
			I helped out with the Fire Department and well as the Ladies 					Auxiliary at different events such as their 25th Anniversary, Santa 				Clause Parade, Bingo’s and telethons.

Apr. - Sept.2004 	Canadian Cancer Society
			Volunteered for the “Relay for Life 2004” by going
 			door to door seeking sponsors for the . I helped people get organized and 			find their camp 	spots, help with different activities such as the early 				morning exercises, Silent Auction. 

Summer 2001- 2004 	HRDC Student employment Office
			Volunteered with HRDC Student employment Office with the wide 				arrange of activities such as BBQs, Car Washes etc.

Sept. 2001-Oct. 2004 	Futures in Newfoundland and Labradors Youth (FINALY) 					Baccalieu Trail Youth Council (BTYC). Vice/Chair/Past Chair
			In the position of Vice Chairperson, I filled in for the Chairperson 				at monthly meetings and other events. As Chairperson, I managed 				meetings and served a leadership role. The BTYC is responsible 					for involving youth in the social and economic development of the 				region. The council also maintained a close working relationship 				with the provincial council, Futures in Newfoundland and 					Labrador’s Youth (FINALY) over the past couple of years.

June 2002 		Child Find Canada
			As a member of Child Find Canada, we assist in the search for 					missing children, we deliver education and prevention programs 					pertaining to children's safety and advocate for the rights of 					children.

2001 - 2003 		North Shore Central Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross US 					Disaster Relief , Trinity Conception Placentia Health 					Foundation telethons
			During these telethons I preformed duties such as answering 					telephones, accepting money, writing receipts, and other related 					duties. 

June.2001 - Sept.2002 	Youth Ventures Program
			As a member of the Youth ventures Program they assisted me in 					getting my summer business up and running. They help me make a 				business plan, advertise and promote my business, and deal with 				customers. I got to talk to other people who were also in the 					program and discuss other possible ventures in out area.

Skills and Interests:

- I enjoy Djing at various Functions
-Enjoys working with children
-Good wworking with people and getting tasks done
- Knowledge of various computer programs such as WordPerfect, Microsoft 
Office, Internet, e-mail, and web design
-General Office Procedures (i.e. Answeringg phone, photocopying, faxing, etc) 
-Completed courses in First Aid, WHMIS, annd CPR.
-Valid Drivers license

References:

Janet Cleary 
Manger of Jeans Experts
Carbonear, NL
A1Y 1C2
(709) 596 - 0544 

Kelly Sheppard
Mentoring Coordinator for B.B.B.S
Carbonear, NL
A1Y 1B7
(709) 596 - 3838

Charlene Johnson
M.H.A for Trinity - Bay de Verde
St John's, NL
A1B 4J6 
(709) 729-2543