1:1 EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR | RÉSUMÉ WRITER | EMPATH | LIFELONG LEARNER
| 1:1 EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR | RÉSUMÉ WRITER | EMPATH | ASPIRING CCDP | LIFELONG LEARNER |
WELCOME!
Hi! My Name is
Madison Curran.
I'm passionate about empowering jobseekers and helping individuals find their path to rewarding and meaningful employment/careers!
I'm currently working as a 1:1 Employment Counsellor based in Guelph, Ontario, and an aspiring Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP®) currently studying the Career Development Professional Graduate Certificate at Conestoga College.
In my work within community-based employment services at 2nd Chance Employment Counselling Guelph-Wellington, I support individuals in exploring career pathways, identifying transferable skills, and navigating barriers to employment. My approach to practice is client-centred and strengths-based, with a focus on helping individuals clarify their goals and move toward meaningful, sustainable employment with confidence.
This portfolio highlights my professional experience, education, skills, goals, ongoing professional development, and coursework as it relates to the Competency Framework for Career Development Professionals.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Gisella H. | Colleague
I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside Madison for the past few years, and honestly, she never stops amazing me. She’s incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable, especially when it comes to politics, management, marketing, and content creation. She has this natural ability to turn ideas into something meaningful and engaging, and you can truly see the passion she puts into her work.
What stands out even more than her talent, though, is the kind of person she is. Madison is a genuine leader — someone people naturally gravitate toward because she’s caring, supportive, collaborative, and authentic. She leads with both confidence and compassion, and she always makes the people around her feel valued, heard, and supported.
One of the things I admire most about Madison is her passion for working with vulnerable people. She approaches everyone with empathy, understanding, and respect, and she has a unique ability to connect with people in a way that makes them feel safe and empowered. Her collaborative nature and genuine care for others make her not only an exceptional professional, but also someone who truly makes a positive impact in the lives of the people she works with.
It’s rare to meet someone who is not only exceptionally talented, but also such a genuinely good human being. Madison brings creativity, heart, integrity, and purpose into everything she does, and anyone who works with her is better for it.
Indira B. | Former Colleague
I have had the pleasure of working alongside Maddi for almost two years now, and I can confidently say she’s an indispensable part of our 2nd Chance team. Maddi wears many hats — and somehow makes it all look effortless.
Her Canva skills are nothing short of exceptional; every resource she creates is beautifully designed, thoughtfully written, and perfectly formatted. (Let’s just say, if Canva had a Hall of Fame, Maddi would have her own wing.)
Sue G. | Manager
I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Maddi at 2nd Chance for the last 2+years, and I can confidently say she is one of the most dedicated and resourceful professionals I’ve encountered.
Maddi brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her role as the first point of contact in our resource centre. Her ability to connect clients with the right tools, services, and training opportunities is outstanding. Whether it's resume support, job search strategies, or navigating community resources, Maddi approaches each task with professionalism, patience, and a genuine desire to help others succeed.
AVERAGE CLIENT SATISFACTION RATING, 2025