Curriculum Vitae
RYAN VENABLES, B.A.
London, Ontario
Education
University of Western Ontario – Faculty of Law, September 2009 – Present
London, Ontario
Juris Doctor (J.D.) candidate (2012).
University of Western Ontario – Faculty of Media, Information, & Media Studies, May 2009 – August 2009
London, Ontario
Enrolled in Masters of Arts in Journalism, left program to pursue law school.
University of Western Ontario, May 2007 – May 2009
London, Ontairo
Enrolled in courses to upgrade GPA.
Open invitation from former professor to guest lecture on Sociology topics.
Ontario Police College, May 2004 – July 2004
Aylmer, Ontario
Basic Constable Training Program.
Graduated with a 92.4% average.
University of Western Ontario – Faculty of Social Sciences, September 1997 – April 2001
London, Ontario
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology, 2001.
Academic Achievements
Borden, Ladner, Gervais LLP Client Counselling Competition, November 2009
London, Ontario
Finalist.
Cherniak Cup Advocacy Competition, November 2009
London, Ontario
Participant.
York Regional Police Association, 1998-2000, 2009
Newmarket, Ontario
Frank Laskowski Scholarship recipient.
University of Western Ontario, April 2008
London, Ontario
Dean’s List.
York Regional Police, July 2004
Newmarket, Ontario
Received early promotion for graduation marks from the Ontario Police College.
Publications
The Social News, October 2000
London, Ontario
Authored article “Social Science Pub Had It All.”
The Social News, November 2000
London, Ontario
Authored article “Can the Real Slim Shady Please Shut Up?”
The University of Western Ontario Police, April 2001
London, Ontario
Designed and created an online pamphlet to reduce campus bicycle and laptop theft.
Middlesex-Centre Fire Department, May 2004
Ilderton, Ontario
Designed and created a pamphlet on fire safety and smoke detector effectiveness.
Work Experience
OCI Vacuum Microengineering, August 2007 – September 2009
Technical Assistant, London, Ontario
Prepare CAD designs and drawings.
Assist with product preparation.
Assemble products.
York Regional Police Service, April 2004 – October 2008
Police Officer, York Region, Ontario
Prepare detailed reports to assist with investigations.
Complete assignments and cases under strict deadlines.
Identify risks to civilians and corporations and outlining strategies to overcome them.
Analyze situations and make decisive decisions.
Stratford Life Skills, May 2003 – April 2004
Weekend Supervisor, Stratford, Ontario
Assist with the application and implementation of new policies.
Supervise high needs youth between the ages of 15 – 18.
Prepare reports for individual children as they progress through the program.
TD Canada Trust, December 2002 – March 2003
VISA Activation and Fulfillment Specialist, London, Ontario
Analyze needs of clients for maximum benefit of products.
Communicate with clients to provide company services.
Process client RSP orders and activate new VISA cards.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police, June 2001 – October 2002
Temporary Civilian Employee, Newmarket and London, Ontario
Assist in Federal, Provincial, and Joint Force investigations.
Monitor authorized wiretaps.
Transcribe legal documents for court purposes.
Volunteer Experience
University of Western Ontario – Faculty of Law, February 2010 – Present
First Year Ambassador, London, Ontario
Assist incoming students with an orientation to the faculty.
Act as a mentor to incoming students.
University of Western Ontario – Faculty of Law, September 2009 – Present
Mature Students Club – First Year Representative, London, Ontario
Provide information to first year mature students.
Attend meetings and functions as required.
University of Western Ontario – Faculty of Law, September 2009 – Present
Criminal Law Students Association – First Year Representative, London, Ontario
Provide information to first year students.
Attend meetings and functions as required.
University of Western Ontario – Faculty of Law, September 2009 – Present
Community Legal Services Case Assistant, London, Ontario
Assisting in file preparation.
Attending intake meetings with new clients.
Assisting on criminal, civil, landlord/tenant, wills/estate, and academic cases.
University of Western Ontario – Faculty of Law, September 2009 – Present
Pro Bono Students Canada Volunteer (Employment Law File), London, Ontario
Researching various legal topics.
Preparing memos and reports to clients.
Determining rights for clients.
London Health Sciences Centre – Run For Ovarian Cancer, May 2008
Participant, London, Ontario
Raise money for London Health Sciences Centre for ovarian cancer research.
Support ovarian cancer survivors.
Assist team captain procure donations and team members from the community.
Participate in five-kilometre run.
Special Olympics of Southwest Ontario, March 2008 – Present
Soccer, Indoor Soccer, and Softball Coach, London, Ontario
Assist athletes with developing athletic and social skills.
Ensure athletes enjoy and participate in activities.
Organize practices and coaching methods.
Easter Seals Run/Walkathon, May 2007
Logistical Volunteer, Newmarket, Ontario
Assist with course construction and deconstruction.
Provide participants with refreshments.
Communicate with volunteers to maximize efficiency during event.
Habitat For Humanity, November 2006 – December 2008
Re-Store Volunteer, Newmarket, Ontario
Procure donations for the organization.
Assist with picking up donations from donors.
Communicate with community members to solicit revenue for the organization.
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, October 2003 – April 2004
Volunteer Youth Probation Officer, London, Ontario
Assist youth reintegration into society as law-abiding members.
Assess youth behaviour and needs and provide community resources.
Monitor progression through assigned counselling and rehabilitation programs.
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, July 2003 – April 2004
Volunteer Adult Probation Officer, Richmond Hill, Ontario
Assist adult reintegration into society as law-abiding citizens.
Assess adult behaviour and needs and provide community resources.
Monitor progression through assigned counselling and rehabilitation programs.
London Distress Centre, May 2003 – April 2004
Distress Line Volunteer, London, Ontario
Assess level of crisis while providing resources.
Communicate and analyze client needs while determine appropriate action plan.
Organize complex situations to determine how to respond to clients in crisis.
Middlesex Centre Fire Department, April 2003 – February 2004
Administrative Volunteer, Ilderton, Ontario
Research effectiveness of smoke alarms in residential buildings and schools.
Develop pamphlet on smoke alarms for community residents.
Liaise with other organizations to determine needs for fire safety in rural communities.
Middlesex County Victim Services, February 2003 – April 2004
Team Leader, Middlesex County, Ontario
Supervise teams of volunteers as they assisted members of the community in crisis.
Prepare reports and worked in a team environment with other volunteers.
Organize needs of community members in crisis.
Liaise with community program members and resources to assist community members.
Empress Public School, October 2002 – April 2004
Breakfast Club Volunteer, London, Ontario
Prepare breakfast for underprivileged children.
Taught life-skills and supervise children.
Assist children with homework.
Changing Ways, February 2002 – April 2004
Co-Facilitator, London, Ontario
Complete ten-week training program to prevent violence against women.
Co-facilitate court ordered and voluntary clients in a group setting.
Analyze communications with clients to determine best course of action.
University of Western Ontario, September 2000 – April 2001
Student’s Council Political Science Student Representative, London, Ontario
Appointment received through University Student Council election.
Attend meetings to determine the needs of Political Science students.
Assess proposed changes that would affect Political Science students.
Communicate with other student department representatives.
University of Western Ontario, September 2000 – April 2001
Student’s Council Assistant Editor- Social News, London, Ontario
Appointment received by nomination of co-department representatives.
Analyze submissions from student’s and student department representatives.
Research and wrote articles for the Social News.
Solicit advertising from local businesses.
University of Western Ontario, September 2000 – April 2001
Orientation Week Leader (SOPH), London, Ontario
Orientation Week Leader for the faculty of Social Science.
Inform first-year students to on-campus resources.
Provide mentorship to first-year students.
Assist first-year students with the transition to university.
University of Western Ontario Police Department, September 1999 – April 2001
Administrative Volunteer, London, Ontario
Prepare pamphlet for students to reduce campus theft of laptops and bicycles.
Liaise with police officials to reduce campus thefts.
Prepare strategies for students to reduce victimization.
University of Western Ontario, April 2001 – September 1999
Foot Patrol Volunteer and Van Driver, London, Ontario
Provide students with a safe way home.
Act as a deterrent for crime on campus and surrounding area.
University of Western Ontario, February 1998 – April 1999
Orientation Week Leader (SOPH), London, Ontario
Orientation Week Leader for Essex Hall student residence.
Inform first-year students to on-campus resources.
Provide mentorship to first-year students.
Assist first-year students with the transition to university.
Certifications
- York Regional Police – Uniform Intelligence Course.
- Niagara Regional Police & US Department of Transportation – Drug Interdiction Course.
- Toronto Police Service – Basic Public Order Course (Provincial Certification).
- Ontario Gang Investigators Association – Gangs and Popular Culture Course.
- Ontario Gang Investigators Association – Gangs and Technology Course.
- York Regional Police – Unmasking Urban Graffiti II Course.
- York Regional Police – Domestic Violence Course (Provincial Certification).
- Ontario Gang Investigators Association – Criminal Street Gang Course.
- York Regional Police – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: Level 1 Course.
- Victim Services of Middlesex County – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Course.
- Fred Pryor Seminars – Conflict Management and Confrontation Skills Course.
- Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. – Non-physical Crisis Intervention Course.
Awards & Recognitions
- Letter of thanks from citizen for solving a neighbour dispute.
- Two incident recognitions for separate theft of vehicle incidents.
- Incident recognition for break and enter incident.
- Incident recognition for a weapons and drug incident.
- Incident recognition for a fraud incident.
- Chief of Police Award for preventing a murder – suicide.
- Early promotion for graduation marks from the Ontario Police College.
- Four time recipient of the Frank Laskowski scholarship by the York Regional Police Association.
Skills
- Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Great interpersonal and communication skills.
- Focused and extremely driven with a continuing desire to learn.
- Diligent and hardworking with excellent problem solving and time management skills.
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