Joy Pennick

24 Fleming Drive, Halifax Nova Scotia B3P 1A9 (902) 477-4760 joypennick@eastlink.ca

OBJECTIVE
My goal is to enhance the quality of life of individuals who face a variety of life-challenges. I would like
to combine my creative talents and natural compassion with the professional training and experience I
have gained through my involvement in the fields of Human Services, Arts and Culture.

EDUCATION
Human Services Diploma: Therapeutic Recreation Concentration
Nova Scotia Community College

2013 -2015

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Jewellery Major/Art History Minor

Nova Scotia College of Art & Design

1989 - 1991

Art Conservation Technology Diploma

Sir Sandford Fleming College (Peterborough ON)

1976 1979

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Recreation Therapy Placement, NSHA
Addictions and Mental Health, Community Transition Program

May 2015

Rehabilitation and Supportive Care, Recreation Therapy Placement

NS Rehabilitation Centre (QEII, Halifax, NS)

January 2015

Rehabilitation and Supportive Care: Recreation Volunteer

NS Rehabilitation Centre (QEII, Halifax, NS)

Fall 2014 &

Winter 2015

Arts and Crafts Facilitator: Volunteer

Arborstone Enhanced Care (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Fall 2014

Plan and facilitate a weekly Arts & Crafts program for adults
Provide guidance and support to participants with a range of abilities

Seniors Companion

2011 - 2015

Provide personal care (bathing, dressing and meal preparation)

Offer companionship and provide recreational opportunities

Day camp Counsellor (casual part-time) & Volunteer

Ben James Summer Camp, Autism Nova Scotia (Halifax)

Assist staff with camp set-up, field trips and scheduling logistics
Provide one-on-one attention for campers with ASD (6 to 21 years)

Team Possibles Art Collective: Volunteer Program Facilitator

Halifax Nova Scotia Down Syndrome Society (HNSDSS)

Summer 2014

Assist with art programming for children/young adults with Down syndrome
Supervise and provide support and encouragement during all activities

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2013 - 2015

Joy Pennick
24 Fleming Drive, Halifax Nova Scotia B3P 1A9 (902) 477-4760 joypennick@eastlink.ca

Autism Arts: Program Volunteer

Autism Nova Scotia & Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (Halifax)

Supervise individual campers (aged 6 to 10) with a variety of art projects

Studio Attendant (Energy Exchanger)

Halifax Yoga Studio

Spring 2014

2011 2015

Provide assistance to studio patrons: responsible for studio maintenance

Jeweller & Designer

Joy Pennick Jewellery & Metalworks (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

1991 2015

Jewellery Instructor
Nova Scotia College of Art & Design (Halifax)
Nova Scotia Centre for Craft & Design (Halifax)

1992 2011

Art Conservator
Nova Scotia Museums Complex (Individual Contracts), Halifax
Ministry of Culture & Communication (Heritage Branch), Toronto ON
Canadian Conservation Institute (Mobile Laboratory), Ottawa ON

1980 1993

Arts and Culture Sector Experience (Jeweller and Art Conservator):

Supervise students, staff and volunteers (project-based)

Instruct museum staff on the proper care and display of artifacts and collections
Develop and facilitate seminars, demonstrations and workshops
Prepare lesson plans and support materials for participants
Design & create promotional materials and product information pamphlets
Design, create and market a full range of hand-crafted jewellery
Ensure safe working practices in studio settings (chemicals & tools)
Experience with a wide range of art media and processes (visual arts and crafts)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Mental Health First Aid and Non-violent Crisis Intervention
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Chair Yoga Instructor and Laughter Yoga Leader
Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED,
WHMIS and OHS
Wheelchair Skills and Infection Prevention & Control
Autism Training (Autism NS, Ben James Summer Camp); Exploring the Spectrum Conference 2014
Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Register Search and Vulnerable Sector Search
Chairperson: Fine Arts Parents Association (FAPA) Winterlude Silent Auction (2009 & 2010)
NSRPH, TRAAC and CTRA member

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