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Shannon Van Niekerk

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Assistant Director of Training at CGI Communications
📍 Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area, United States

Shannon is the Client Services Lead for Project Management at Helen + Gertrude, where she leverages her skills to foster growth and success. Her professional journey is uniquely informed by her Master of Social Work from Fordham University, reflecting a core passion for helping people achieve their goals.

Driven by an inherent empathy, Shannon is passionate about being a catalyst for change and assisting those in need. This philosophy extends into her professional life, where she takes pride in her teams impactful work, particularly in partnership with clients in the healthcare technology sector.

She recently earned an "AI for Work Skill Badge, " showing her commitment to integrating new technologies into her skill set.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Assistant Director of Training
Location
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area, United States
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Client Services
Her career progression to Client Services Lead at Helen + Gertrude highlights her expertise in building and managing successful client relationships.
Social Impact
Holding a Master of Social Work, she is fundamentally motivated by helping people and is proud to work on projects that create impactful change.
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Career

Work history

11-2020 - 7-2023
Assistant Director of Training
CGI Communications
3-2018 - 7-2023
Account Manager
CGI Communications
9-2017 - 3-2018
Account Associate
CGI Communications
6-2016 - 8-2017
Development Specialist
HomeCare & Hospice, Community Care of WNY
9-2016 - 7-2017
Hospice Social Worker- MSW Intern
HomeCare & Hospice, Community Care of WNY
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Education
2016 - 2017
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Fordham University
Bachelor's degree
Roberts Wesleyan University
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