Motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier/Retail Merchandiser
Dollarama
10.2021 - Current
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Operated cash register for cash, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Helped customers complete purchases, as well as locate items.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Counted money in cash drawers at opening and end of day to maintain accuracy.
Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
Proactively addressed long lines by opening additional registers when necessary, enhancing customer experience.
Educational Assistant
Fort Mcmurray Catholic School District
11.2018 - Current
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
Coordinated with other staff members to ensure seamless transitions between classes or grade levels for students requiring additional support services.
Dispatcher/School Bus Driver
Sparksman Transportation Ltd.
01.2007 - 10.2018
Accepted increasing responsibility demonstrating flexibility and ability to learn quickly
Acquired excellent communication skills with management, the public, customers and coworkers
Answered calls and routed all incoming calls to proper staff members
Attended meetings and recorded meeting minutes
Pursued improving the efficiency of existing operational procedures
Greeted visitors and maintained office organization
Experienced in various office procedures and equipment
Worked independently and performed tasks
Member of the safety committee as well as the Employee Advisory Committee
Transported passengers while maintaining safety on the road and in the bus.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
College of The North Atlantic
St. Johns, NL
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Keyano College
Fort McMurray, AB
Skills
Class 2 License
10 years bus driving experience
Successful completion of Early Childhood Education
5 years in Customer Service
Work Ethic and Integrity
Cooperative Attitude
Cash handling and management
Cash Register Operation
Merchandise Restocking
Cash Drawer Balancing
Employmentobjective
To obtain a position within a professional environment, utilizing my skills and experience, while providing opportunity for growth and career advancement.
References
Tina O’Toole, Special Education Teacher, Fort McMurray Catholic School District, (780) 994 3560
Languages
English
Timeline
Cashier/Retail Merchandiser
Dollarama
10.2021 - Current
Educational Assistant
Fort Mcmurray Catholic School District
11.2018 - Current
Dispatcher/School Bus Driver
Sparksman Transportation Ltd.
01.2007 - 10.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
College of The North Atlantic
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education