Akshayan Manoharan
Vaughan
Summary
Confident young planner with a goal of gaining practical experience in the field of land use planning, urban design, policy and land development in the City of Toronto. Already accustomed to working independently and in group settings through various projects in my academic career. Skilled in computer research, AutoCAD, Adobe suite, SketchUp, Excel and proforma building. Committed to building new relationships and making improvements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Shoppers Drug Mart
06.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, leading to more organized and efficient stock handling system.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
Sales Associate
Canada's Wonderland
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Managed over 30 customer calls per day
Sales Associate
Cineplex Entertainment
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted customers with directions, movie info, payment and general questions
- Organized concession stand for food service, payment and tidiness
- Restocked food carts when needed
- Cleaned up accordingly once shift was concluded
Deputy Returning Officer
Elections Canada
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Set up the polls with the necessary supplies and ensured that the polling stations opened and closed on time
- Verified electors ID and enforced ID policy, all while monitoring the lines and ensuring the lines move smoothly
- Issued the ballot to the elector and indicated the instructions to follow and completed the appropriate paperwork to record that the elector has voted
- Returns the ballot box and related materials to the returning officer or central poll supervisor, as instructed at the end of the counting ballots and completion of paperwork
Leading to Reading Volunteer
Toronto Public Library
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Created welcoming and comfortable space by keeping library clean and organized.
- Utilized computer databases to locate library materials.
- Checked out and checked in materials to support patron circulation needs.
- Paired off with child who I met once a week, for an hour, at the library to help turn reading and learning into a fun positive experience
- Went above and beyond to create personalized scavenger hunts and puzzles to make the experience more exciting to my students, which in turn had them more engaged
Education
Bachelor - Urban And Regional Planning
Toronto Metropolitan University
12-2026
High School Diploma -
Runnymede Collegiate Institute
04.2022
Skills
- AutoCAD expertise
- GIS proficiency
- Urban design
- Housing policy
- Zoning regulations
- Adobe suite proficiency
- Microsoft Word mastery
- Excel proficiency
- Proforma experience
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Full Professional
Timeline
Supervisor
Shoppers Drug Mart
06.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Canada's Wonderland
04.2023 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
Cineplex Entertainment
09.2021 - 08.2022
Deputy Returning Officer
Elections Canada
09.2021 - 09.2021
Leading to Reading Volunteer
Toronto Public Library
04.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Runnymede Collegiate Institute
Bachelor - Urban And Regional Planning
Toronto Metropolitan University