
David Boda,
Career Coach
Languages
English, German
Education & Certifications
- Combined Honours Bachelor of Arts – Communication Studies & Multimedia, McMaster University (2018)
- Diploma, Acting, Rosebud School of the Arts (2007)
Professional Affiliations
- Ontario Colleges Career Educators (OCCE)
- Canadians Public Relations Society Hamilton
Summary of Experience
Nearly a decade of experience providing counselling, career development, and educational/vocational consultation services to students at the secondary and post-secondary level, with a specialization in international student services.
Knowledge and experience in the assessment, development, and implementation of tailor made extracurricular educational programming for diverse student populations. Well versed in cross-cultural communication, cultural sensitivity, and conflict resolution.
Skilled in facilitating group communication, collaboration between various stakeholders both academic and support staff, and event management to create a cohesive support system for students continued job and career success. Specializations in video and audio production, web/graphic design, UX/UI development, animation, and presentation production as part of a cohesive communication/ education strategy.
Experience developing workshops, training modules, communication strategies, and audio/ visual materials to enhance students’ knowledge in a wide variety of occupation enhancing environments. Skilled in building tailor made solutions based on the need of individual students, including one-on-one consultations, group sessions, workshops, and large-scale events. An experienced public speaker and presenter with nearly a decade of professional performing arts training.
Continuing Education
- Job Search Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Job Hunting for College Grads
- Creating Career Plans
- Elevator Pitch Development
- Internships into Job Training