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AMBARISH MAHARAJ

AMBARISH MAHARAJ

Scarborough,Canada

Summary

To gain a position that allows me to interact with the public in a friendly and helpful manner, while making a difference in a positive way.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Musician

Self-employed
01.2010 - Current
  • Perform live shows both solo and with bands at various live venues around Toronto and elsewhere under the name, Marquis de Amberfish.
  • Several releases, including one physical release (Fall in the Sun - 2017).
  • Songwriter, singer, guitarist, producer, music video videographer and editor, and occasional cover artist.

Host

01.2017 - Current
  • Welcome and entertain guests at various live music events.
  • Ensure that events proceed in a safe, orderly and timely manner.
  • Occasional doorman and ticket handler duties.
  • Self-employed

Team leader

Beck Taxi
01.2017 - 05.2022
  • Assisted with the training and development of new employees (onboarding).
  • Handled escalated customer service issues (conflict resolution).
  • Using performance metrics, assessed the job performance and skill levels of customer service representatives.
  • Took an active role in coaching and mentoring CSRs.
  • Monitored call recordings and dispatch tapes to ensure company standards were being upheld.
  • Responsible for ensuring driver compliance with company policies and rules, employing disciplinary measures when appropriate.

Brand Ambassador

Pumped, Inc
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Distributed free product samples at numerous locations and at various events and festivals in Toronto and Kingston, including Union Station, Skywalk, and the Toronto Zoo.
  • Assisted with the setup and teardown of displays.
  • Frequently left in charge of other employees on site.

Property Manager

St. Augustine University Housing
07.2013 - 07.2014
  • Supervised a building rented by university students.
  • Performed daily maintenance, and responded to tenant needs such as plumbing or water damage issues.
  • Lived on-site, and remained on-call for emergencies at all times.
  • Occasional watchman duties.

Background Performer

Toronto Film Extras
01.2012
  • Worked as an extra on films and television shows.

Sales Photographer

SharpShooter Imaging – CN Tower
10.2009 - 11.2010
  • Photographed and sold photos to guests of the CN Tower.
  • Interacted with hundreds of people daily, both from Toronto and from other parts of Canada and the world, in a friendly and knowledge manner.
  • Employee of the Month: Dec. 2009.

Tour Guide

The Don Jail Inc.
06.2009 - 08.2009
  • Conducted both historical and ghost tours at the “historic” Don Jail.


Education

Diploma - Print Journalism

Sheridan College
Oakville, ON
01.2011

Skills

  • General talent in the arts: performing musician/ award-winning and published writer/ strong visual artist
  • Responsible, reliable, and punctual Hard-working with high personal standards Consistently promoted to leadership positions Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with excellent record in sales and promotion
  • Love and knowledge of animals and nature; maintains a biology-related page on social media; years of animal husbandry experience

Timeline

Host

01.2017 - Current

Team leader

Beck Taxi
01.2017 - 05.2022

Property Manager

St. Augustine University Housing
07.2013 - 07.2014

Background Performer

Toronto Film Extras
01.2012

Musician

Self-employed
01.2010 - Current

Sales Photographer

SharpShooter Imaging – CN Tower
10.2009 - 11.2010

Tour Guide

The Don Jail Inc.
06.2009 - 08.2009

Brand Ambassador

Pumped, Inc
01.2009 - 01.2016

Diploma - Print Journalism

Sheridan College

Thank you!

I am available immediately for an interview. References available upon request.

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