Abbigail Barrette
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Highly-motivated law student with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outreach Consultant
Métis Nation of Ontario
Toronto York Region, ON
11.2022 - Current
- Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
- Maintained outreach contacts in organization's database to track progress toward base building goals.
- Presented clients with information, referrals and assistance accessing resources such as food, housing and transportation.
Hostess
Amal Toronto
Toronto, ON
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Michelin Guide Restaurant.
- Greeted incoming guests to escort to assigned dining area and present menus.
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
Bookkeeper
905 Sealing
Niagara Falls, ON
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepared monthly sales reports to document sales volumes, potential sales and areas of proposed client base expansion.
- Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
Mill Worker
Rockshield Engineered Wood Products ULC
Cochrane, ON
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Completed accurate processing reports documenting product weights, box numbers, grading and lot numbers.
- Used a specific computer software to maintain production records.
- Sorted and arranged plywood and timber according to sizes and wood type to allow for easy identification.
Student Intern
AJI Legal
Los Angeles, California
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Worked with legal cases, immigration (the process, O1 visas, RFE's), and the entertainment industry (what makes entertainers credible).
- Coordinated the initial stages of a marketing plan by creating a detailed database.
- Drafted internship report to summarize position, responsibilities, learning outcomes and skills developed.
- Conducted needs analysis for new training and staff development programs to support departmental needs.
Golf Club Worker
Abitibi Golf Club
Iroquois Falls, ON
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Tracked outgoing and incoming money of Golf Club and assisted in quality control management duties.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Parks Maintenance Worker
Public Works
Iroquois Falls, Ontario
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Implemented regular landscaping schedule to promote optimal growth and maintain an attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
- Read and followed landscaping plans to install plants and fixtures for residences and businesses.
- Performed upkeep work for garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
Student Maintenance Worker
Validus Power
Iroquois Falls, Ontario
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Buildings and grounds maintenance (cutting grass, weeding, painting, cleaning, garbage disposal, etc.)
- Responsible for cataloging tens of thousands of inventory parts including GE LM6000PD Gas Turbine parts using IBM's Maximo Asset Management System.
- Earned a good attendance record and built a reputation for being on time and ready to work.
Education
J.D. - Faculty of Law
University of Western Ontario
London, ON05.2026
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Management
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON08.2022
High School Diploma -
École Secondaire l'Alliance
Iroquois Falls, ON06.2018
Skills
- Communication
- Accounting Skills
- Oracle Database PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional
- Immigration Case File Strategies
- Market Research, Forecasting and Analysis
- Analytical Skills
- Organization and Time management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Compassion
Certification
- SQL Certification, Udemy Inc - 2022.
- Certified Bloomberg Market Concepts, Bloomberg LP - 2021.
- Smart Serve License - 2018.
Volunteer Work
- Current volunteer at the Toronto and York Region Métis Council. Consists of medicine harvests, ceremonies, sharing circles, workshops, clothing banks, grocery support events, and other varied special events. As well as a volunteer content creator for the council's social media platforms.
- Volunteered at the South Centennial Manor during the summer months gardening.
- Volunteered for an organization called "Les Anges de La Cuisine," where food was cooked, served, and cleaned for local funerals services.
- Volunteered crushing cans where all proceeds go to funding the Access Transit, a wheel-chair accessible bus for the elderly and disabled to maneuver around town.
Extracurricular Experience and Hobbies
- Director of Communications for the Indigenous Student Association at Western Law.
- General Member of the Western Law Students for Truth and Reconciliation.
- Taking hot pilates and spin classes.
- Training for a marathon.
- Trying different 'all you can eat' sushi restaurants around Toronto.
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Hostess
Amal Toronto
04.2023 - 09.2023
Outreach Consultant
Métis Nation of Ontario
11.2022 - Current
Bookkeeper
905 Sealing
05.2022 - 09.2022
Mill Worker
Rockshield Engineered Wood Products ULC
05.2021 - 09.2021
Student Intern
AJI Legal
11.2020 - 02.2021
Golf Club Worker
Abitibi Golf Club
05.2020 - 09.2020
Parks Maintenance Worker
Public Works
05.2019 - 08.2019
Student Maintenance Worker
Validus Power
06.2018 - 08.2018
J.D. - Faculty of Law
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Management
University of Guelph
High School Diploma -
École Secondaire l'Alliance
- SQL Certification, Udemy Inc - 2022.
- Certified Bloomberg Market Concepts, Bloomberg LP - 2021.
- Smart Serve License - 2018.
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