Adonis Shojaei
Calgary,AB
Summary
Compassionate and people-oriented high school student with hands-on experience in community service, education support, and social fundraising. Passionate about helping others by offering assistance and support in meaningful ways. Skilled in working with children through babysitting, tutoring, and volunteer programs, with a proven ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Experienced in customer service, cash handling, and teamwork, with strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Bilingual in English and Persian (Farsi), with a basic understanding of French. Seeking opportunities to contribute to a role that values human connection, purpose-driven work, and community impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Mermaid Boutique-Family Business
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Pet Sitter
Lopez Family
07.2023 - Current
- Gave animals proper attention to promote a comfortable environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and play activities.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
Babysitter
Omolola Akande's Twin
07.2023 - Current
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Volunteer
Tutored English to Children of Low Income Families
01.2021 - 01.2022
- I voluntarily taught English to children of Low Income Families from an underserved Village in Iran.
- Supervising children in the absent of Parent.
- Provided students with essential learning tools and materials using personal funds to support their education.
Volunteer
Vafa Dog Shelter
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisting the veterinarians with treating injured street dogs.
- Finding and accepting food donations from restaurants.
- Donating money and food.
- Routine checkups on Dogs who were undergoing treatment.
- Other forms of care such as removing ticks and etc.
Volunteer
Daneshvaran School-Charity
04.2018 - 04.2018
- Volunteering at the 2018 Charity event of Daneshvara school.
- Helped with creating and selling goods to raise funds for the release of in debt prisoners.
- Helped with the set-ups and clean-ups.
- Cash handling.
Volunteer
Daneshvaran School-Charity Event
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Volunteering at the 2019 Charity event of Daneshvara school.
- Helped with creating and selling goods to raise funds for the release of in debt prisoners.
- Helped with the Set-ups and clean-ups.
- Cash handling.
Volunteer
Youth Central-Community Related Project
12.2024 - 12.2024
- 2 and a half hour of Volunteer work at the Christmas Community Related Project at the Light Up the Pond at Legacy Community Association.
- Helped with making and giving out free Hot chocolate.
- Helped with setting up stations and cleaning up after the event.
- Giving out free snacks to children and their families
- Handing out brochures.
- Welcoming visitors and guiding them toward their desired location/station.
Volunteer
Calgary Public Library-Special Event
08.2023 - 08.2023
- 6 hour of volunteer work at two Calgary Public Library special events for children and their families.
- Managed event operations.
- Helped at activity and game stations.
- Helped children use the tools and elements at each station.
- Supervised children in the absent of parents.
- Helping children with crafting.
- Distributing snacks among children.
- Handing out brochures.
Volunteer
Calgary Public Library-Reading Buddy Program
07.2023 - 07.2023
- 4 Hours of Volunteer work.
- provided one-on-one reading support and fun literacy activities for children ages 6-8.
- Supervised children during the weekly sessions.
Volunteer
Calgary Public Library-Coding Buddy Program
05.2023 - 05.2023
- 8 Hour of Volunteer work.
- Helped Children between the ages of 6-9 to learn the basics of coding and create their own game with one-on-one help from myself.
- Supervised children during the weekly sessions.
Volunteer
Heritage Collage-Stampede Breakfast
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Making Pancakes and sausages.
- Giving out free breakfast.
- Set-up and clean-up.
- Welcoming guests and guiding them toward the food stands.
Volunteer
Calgary's Latino Festival 2024
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintaining a clean space during the event and cleaning up after the event was over.
- Emptying Garbage cans and ensuring that the recycling process is happening correctly.
Volunteer
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
10.2022 - Current
- More than 200 hour of volunteer work.
- Event planing and organizing.
- Community service.
- Charity work.
Volunteer
Calgary Nativity
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Studied scripts to successfully portray characters.
- Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
- Offered suggestions to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines to improve output.
Education
Currently Working Toward A High School Diploma - Hoping To Continue Studying in Biology/Pre-med
Robert Thirsk High School
Calgary, AB06-2026
Skills
- Flexible schedule
- Fluent in Persian (Farsi)
- Fluent in English
- Beginner French
- -Introduction, taking orders, and other customer service
- Strong leadership skills
- -having taken two leadership coerces has helped me develop my communication skills and enhance my ability to motivate and guide my team effectively
- Team work
- People-oriented
- Communication
- Strong problem solving skills
- Adaptability
- Work place safety
- Good Customer service
- Fast learner
- Positive attitude
- Cash handling, preparing bills and making payments
- Honest and trustworthy
- Time management
- Decision making skills
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Accomplishments
- My team and I at the student council were able to create a program where any students with extra learning needs, such as English language learners, are able to get extra help from student tutors and teachers outside of school hours.
- I was also able to start out school's first student led podcast club.
Interests
- I enjoy traveling
- Making new friends and learning about their story and culture
- Volunteering and helping communities
- I enjoy spending time outdoors
- Joining clubs and participating in extra curricular activities
- Spending time with my Loved ones
- Exploring different area of Biology such as Biotechnology, Neurology and improvement and inventions in all areas of healthcare
- I enjoy performing, including acting, singing and dancing
- Playing sports
- I enjoy reading Novels
Timeline
Volunteer
Youth Central-Community Related Project
12.2024 - 12.2024
Volunteer
Calgary Nativity
11.2024 - 12.2024
Volunteer
Heritage Collage-Stampede Breakfast
07.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Calgary's Latino Festival 2024
07.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Calgary Public Library-Special Event
08.2023 - 08.2023
Pet Sitter
Lopez Family
07.2023 - Current
Babysitter
Omolola Akande's Twin
07.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Calgary Public Library-Reading Buddy Program
07.2023 - 07.2023
Volunteer
Calgary Public Library-Coding Buddy Program
05.2023 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints
10.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Tutored English to Children of Low Income Families
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sales Associate
Mermaid Boutique-Family Business
03.2020 - 08.2022
Volunteer
Daneshvaran School-Charity Event
04.2019 - 04.2019
Volunteer
Daneshvaran School-Charity
04.2018 - 04.2018
Volunteer
Vafa Dog Shelter
01.2018 - 01.2019
Currently Working Toward A High School Diploma - Hoping To Continue Studying in Biology/Pre-med
Robert Thirsk High School
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