Nico Zemelko

👋🏻 Hi, I'm Nico!

👩🏻‍🎓 I recently graduated from Conestoga College with a diploma in Social Service Work.

💡 My passion lies in making a difference and a positive impact in the world through working with both individuals and communities at large including social change, advocacy, diversity and inclusivity.

🖍️ During my free time, I love exploring and foraging in areas around my community and engaging with members, as well as collecting and completing various colouring books (I am currently at 42 within my collection)!

Employment Experience

Goodwill Donation Center - Cambridge, Ontario                 September 2023 - Present

Donation Handler and Cashier

• Carefully and efficiently sort through donations.
• Provide positive customer service and resolve customer issues and answer questions.
• Register sales within the media.
• Send emails entailing daily records as well as ordering supplies for the next shift.

Tasha’s Farmers Market - St Jacobs, Ontario           June 2023 - July 2023  

Food Vendor

• Handle cash as well as debit and credit. 
• Greet customers, resolve customer issues and complaints, work with customers to find the best price, take product orders.
• Assist in setting up as well as cleaning up the produce and stock behind booths.
• Efficiently and quickly handle cash and product orders.

Co-op Experience

Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region  September 2024 - April 2025

• Created and advocated for social change by developing and providing curriculum, workshops, and resource materials to schools, professionals, organizations, and the community.
• Worked within the school board and surrounding communities to promote and increase understanding of sexual violence, its impact, and prevention strategies.
• Utilized public awareness campaigns to raise awareness of services and programs, as well as to promote education around consent and sexual violence prevention.

Volunteer Experience

Chartwell Retirement - Kitchener, Ontario     2018 - 2020

• Directly impacted the lives of residents by providing companionship, participating in activities, and contributing to their overall well-being.
• Provide companionship and support to residents, offering a listening ear and engaging in conversation.
• Assisted with organizing and running special events, such as holiday celebrations, birthday parties, and concerts.

KW Symphony - Kitchener, Ontario                   2018 - 2019

• Worked on interesting and challenging projects.
• Supported the orchestra through fundraising, fund-saving initiatives, and promoting their cause.
• Participated in various activities, including helping with concert planning, fundraising, and marketing efforts, as well as taking tickets or setting up for concerts.

Summer Lights Festival - Kitchener, Ontario     2018 - 2019

• Greeted people, checked wristbands, and answered questions.
• Maintained order and safety in the campsites and arena.
• Assisted attendees with accessibility needs.

Conestoga College - Diploma of Social Service Work (2025)

Laurel Heights Secondary School - High School Diploma (2023)