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Aisha Smith

Aisha Smith

North Preston,Canada

Summary

With an eight-year track record in the workforce and currently immersed in my fourth year of Psychology studies at Dalhousie University, I bring a diverse skill set beyond academia. I have cultivated proficiency in food preparation, food safety, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Additionally, I possess a talent for creativity, utilizing platforms like Canva and TikTok to create captivating videos and visually appealing posters for personal and collaborative projects. My Canva Pro skills allow me to design compelling graphics, enhancing communication and engagement. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and reliability by peers, I am a steadfast team player poised to contribute to your company's success. As an ambitious psychology student, my adaptability, strong work ethic, and ability to work well both independently and collaboratively make me an exemplary candidate to help achieve your organization's objectives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Linen Chest
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Customer service expertise
  • In-depth product knowledge
  • Visual merchandising skills
  • Team collaboration experience
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Grass Cutter/ Tree Trimmer

Michael's Lawn Care & Maintenance
05.2017 - Current
  • Skilled in grass-cutting and tree-trimming techniques
  • Experience in raking leaves and maintaining landscape aesthetics
  • Skill in operating leaf blowers and lawnmowers efficiently
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and equipment maintenance
  • Removed trash and debris before and after mowing for safe and clean work site.

Student Assistant

Dalhousie Black Student Advisory Center
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Supporting Students
  • Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Marketing Coordinator Summer Student

The Prep Academy
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
  • Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail.
  • Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.

Student Assistant

Dalhousie Black Student Advisory Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Supporting Students
  • Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Summer Student

Black Educators Association
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Administrative proficiency
  • Event coordination experience
  • Research and analysis skills
  • Community outreach involvement

FACILITATOR

One North End
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Facilitation skills
  • Community engagement
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Empathy and cultural competence

After-School Program Instructor

Halifax Regional Municipality
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Responsible for children's safety and planning daily activities
  • Served as positive role model for children in program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude and courtesy.
  • Leveraged program curriculum and materials to plan and implement enrichment activities that aligned with program goals.
  • Created environment that facilitated achievement of development outcomes and promoted and stimulated daily learning.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.

Crew Member

Portland Street McDonald's
12.2019 - 05.2021
  • Skilled in customer service
  • Fast-paced environment adaptability
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Trained in Food preparation/Safety and handling
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.

Junior Camp Counsellor

Business is Jammin' (BBI)
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Volunteer, responsible for supervision and safety of campers
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.

Food Packer /Distributor

Mobile Food Market
02.2017 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for early arrival to prep and stage produce before distribution
  • Checked food goods for quality to remove unwanted items and pack fresh goods.
  • Wrapped and packed perishable food in boxes based on quality and quantity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Dalhousie University
6299 South St, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Cole Harbour District
2 Chameau Cres, Dartmouth, NS B2W 4X4
06.2021

Skills

Customer Service & Teamwork:

  • Good communicator
  • Team player
  • Attentive to detail
  • Adaptable

Work Ethic & Problem-Solving:

  • Hard worker
  • Proactive
  • Problem-solving

Creative/Tech Skills:

  • Advanced proficiency in Canva Pro
  • Experience in developing visually appealing graphics

Digital Media Experience

  • Dalhousie African Nova Scotian Society, Social Media Coordinator, Managed Instagram accounts for the listed groups., Designed posters and created digital content., Captured and posted event content., Supported other organizations with their digital content needs.
  • Dalhousie Black Student Advising Center, Social Media Coordinator, Managed Instagram accounts for the listed groups., Designed posters and created digital content., Captured and posted event content., Supported other organizations with their digital content needs.
  • Saint Thomas Baptist Church, Social Media Coordinator, Managed Instagram accounts for the listed groups., Designed posters and created digital content., Captured and posted event content., Supported other organizations with their digital content needs.
  • Crescendofesthfx, Social Media Coordinator, Managed Instagram accounts for the listed groups., Designed posters and created digital content., Captured and posted event content., Supported other organizations with their digital content needs.

Languages

English

Timeline

Student Assistant

Dalhousie Black Student Advisory Center
09.2024 - 04.2025

Marketing Coordinator Summer Student

The Prep Academy
07.2024 - 08.2024

Student Assistant

Dalhousie Black Student Advisory Center
09.2023 - 05.2024

Summer Student

Black Educators Association
07.2023 - 08.2023

Sales Associate

Linen Chest
01.2023 - 07.2023

FACILITATOR

One North End
12.2021 - 11.2022

After-School Program Instructor

Halifax Regional Municipality
09.2020 - 06.2021

Crew Member

Portland Street McDonald's
12.2019 - 05.2021

Junior Camp Counsellor

Business is Jammin' (BBI)
07.2019 - 08.2019

Grass Cutter/ Tree Trimmer

Michael's Lawn Care & Maintenance
05.2017 - Current

Food Packer /Distributor

Mobile Food Market
02.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Dalhousie University

High School Diploma -

Cole Harbour District
Aisha Smith