Irina Podus

Administrative Analyst

24years of work

2languages at B2 and above

B2English

12companies

Overview

Education and support professional with experience working as an educational assistant for ASD students and as a kindergarten and art teacher in school settings. Also worked with children and youth in healthcare and community programs in Canada. Background includes personal care support, restaurant and event service, and basic computer-based design skills.

Timeline

Food Assistant · Middle

RIO Banquet Hall · Full-Time

Oct 2025 to Dec 2025 2 Months Calgary In office

Supported food service operations at a banquet venue during the event period. Helped with preparation and service support tasks as needed by the team. Focused on maintaining service readiness and assisting staff throughout scheduled shifts.

Youth Worker · Middle

Youth Impact Jenesse · Full-Time

Mar 2024 to Sep 2025 1 Year 6 Months Saint John In office

Worked with youth in a respite house environment, supporting daily activities and care routines. Coordinated support for residents and contributed to a structured, safe setting. Assisted with youth engagement and support needs during the program period.

After-school Program Support Worker (Special Needs Kids Aid) · Middle

BGC Club Greater Saint John · Full-Time

Apr 2023 to Mar 2024 11 Months Saint John In office

Supported children in an after-school program, including assistance for special needs participants. Helped maintain a supportive learning and activity environment during program hours. Worked with program staff to support individual needs and participation.

Restaurant Facility Server / Catering Server · Middle

Uptown Eatery · Full-Time

Apr 2023 to Sep 2023 5 Months Saint John In office

Provided front-of-house service in a restaurant setting and supported catering service. Assisted with taking care of guests and supporting event service flow. Contributed to timely delivery of service during scheduled restaurant and catering shifts.

Personal Support Worker · Middle

Joan's Home Care Support · Full-Time

Aug 2022 to Feb 2023 6 Months Saint John In office

Provided personal care support in a home-care setting. Assisted with daily living needs and supported client well-being. Worked within scheduled care duties during the stated employment period.

Certified Participant · Middle

SkillsLaunch program · Full-Time

Nov 2022 to Feb 2023 3 Months Saint John In office

Participated in the SkillsLaunch program and completed the required steps to receive certification. Engaged in program activities intended to build job-related skills. Completed the program within the stated timeframe.

Educational Assistant (ASD kid's aid) · Middle

Kharkiv Secondary School No. 78 · Full-Time

Sep 2021 to Feb 2022 5 Months Kharkiv In office

Supported a student with autism spectrum needs in a school setting. Helped with classroom support and learning participation under teacher guidance. Contributed to daily support routines for the student during the school term.

Educator (Head Counselor) · Middle

Kharkiv Children's Psycho-Neurological Sanatorium No. 1 · Full-Time

Mar 2021 to Sep 2021 6 Months Kharkiv In office

Led educational and counseling activities in a children’s psycho-neurological sanatorium environment. Coordinated daily structured activities and supported children during stay periods. Worked on maintaining safe, organized routines as part of the facility team.

Art Teacher and Educational Assistant (ASD kid's aid) · Middle

Veresen Private School · Full-Time

Jan 2020 to Mar 2021 1 Year 2 Months Kharkiv In office

Taught art and supported an ASD student alongside classroom activities. Helped structure learning support and assisted with participation during lessons. Coordinated responsibilities between teaching activities and student support needs.

Kindergarten Educator · Middle

Shelestovsky Educational Complex · Full-Time

Sep 2016 to Jul 2019 2 Years 10 Months In office

Provided early education for kindergarten children in a school complex. Supported classroom learning activities and daily routines for children. Worked as part of the education team through the stated period.

Head Secretary · Middle

Shelestovsky Educational Complex · Full-Time

Mar 2016 to Aug 2016 5 Months Kharkiv In office

Handled secretarial and administrative duties for the educational complex. Coordinated office tasks and supported internal communication and documentation. Assisted with organizing day-to-day office operations during the employment period.

Designer (Ceramic Tile Artistic Design) · Middle

Keramdeco Company · Full-Time

Dec 2002 to Dec 2003 1 Year Kharkiv In office

Designed ceramic tile artistic compositions and visual patterns. Worked on artistic design for product and decorative applications. Produced design deliverables for the company’s offerings during the stated time.

Office Manager / Sales Manager / Visual Art Designer · Lead

Vegas Outdoor Advertising Company · Full-Time

Mar 2002 to Mar 2003 1 Year Kharkiv In office

Managed office operations and contributed to sales coordination for an outdoor advertising business. Supported client-facing communication and administrative tasks. Also worked on visual art design responsibilities as part of the company workflow.

Administrative Assistant · Middle

RIO Banquet Hall · Full-Time

Calgary In office

Provided administrative support for a banquet hall, handling office coordination and related front-office tasks. Assisted with day-to-day paperwork and organization for venue operations. Worked alongside staff to ensure smooth event-related administration.

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Work permits: Canada

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