- Baking & Culinary Arts
- Cooking & Fundraising Events
- Physical Fitness & Active Living
- Travel & Cultural Exploration
- Volunteer work & Community Service
- Social Engagement & Networking
- Creative Design
- Music and Performing Arts
- Fashion & Personal Style
- Gardening & Nature
Agnes Polyvas
Assisting In Quality Care
Parksville,BC
Overview
2
2
Languages
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
TJX Canada (Winners, Marshalls & HomeSense)
04.2025 - Current
- Deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Assist customers with merchandise selection and inquiries.
- Maintain organized, attractive sales floor displays.
- Support receiving, stocking, and inventory management.
- Work collaboratively to create a positive shopping experience.
- Mentored junior associates, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing team productivity.
Professional Organizer & Home Staging Consultant
Self-Employed
03.2015 - Current
- An organized home contributes to greater peace of mind, productivity, creativity, and overall well-being. My goal is to help clients transform their homes into beautiful, functional spaces that reduce stress and support everyday living.
- Developed customized organizing systems tailored to client needs.
- Evaluated client environments to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
- Reduced clutter-related hazards in homes by providing practical organization solutions catered to individual lifestyles.
- Assisted elderly clients with downsizing and transitioning into smaller living spaces while retaining essential belongings.
Customer Service Specialist – Floral Department
Thrifty Foods
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered friendly, professional customer service
- Designed attractive floral arrangements and displays
- processed cash and creditcard transactions accurately
- received and stocked merchandise
- Developed rapport with customers, fostering long-term relationships and repeat business.
- Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
- Managed high call volume while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Assistant
Interior Health Authority
01.1985 - 01.2020
- Provided patient-centered rehabilitation services in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assisted physiotherapists and occupational therapists with treatment programs
- Supported patients through rehabilitation and mobility training
- With the team created, and ran groups and individual programs
- Researched and Designed aides and assistive devices
- Monitored patient progress and documented change
- Patient advocacy, making sure individuals felt, heard, respected, and supported
- Promoted patient dignity, comfort, and safety
- Continued to develop knowledge, and skills in healthcare
- Built strong relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners
- Applied years of experience, creativity, and positive approach to create meaningful and engaging experiences
Director & Event Coordinator
Kelowna Kasugai Sister City Association
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Directed and managed community events.
- Directed communications and coordinated volunteer efforts.
- Facilitated cultural exchange initiatives.
- Oversaw fundraising efforts, increasing community engagement and support for local charities, and sister city programs.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Coordinated fundraising efforts to secure resources for community projects and collaborative programs.
- Evaluated program outcomes to assess effectiveness and drive continuous improvement in initiatives.
- Advocated for cultural understanding through educational workshops and public engagement efforts within the community.
Education
Diploma - Interior Design & Fashion Design
Designer Institute
HungaryPhysiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Assistant -
OUC Kelowna
KelownaProfessional Organizer Certificate - Home, And Office Organising
Professional Organizer Certificate (online)
Online Course06.2024
Skills
- Patient Care & Client support
- Patient Advocacy
- COmpassionate Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Multidisciplinary Team Work
- Conflict Resolution
- Organization & Time Management
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Professionalism and Confidentiality
- Safety Awareness
- Attention to Detail
Interests
Timeline
Associate
TJX Canada (Winners, Marshalls & HomeSense)
04.2025 - Current
Customer Service Specialist – Floral Department
Thrifty Foods
07.2023 - 06.2024
Professional Organizer & Home Staging Consultant
Self-Employed
03.2015 - Current
Director & Event Coordinator
Kelowna Kasugai Sister City Association
01.2009 - 01.2011
Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Assistant
Interior Health Authority
01.1985 - 01.2020
Diploma - Interior Design & Fashion Design
Designer Institute
Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Assistant -
OUC Kelowna
Professional Organizer Certificate - Home, And Office Organising
Professional Organizer Certificate (online)