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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Fundraising Projects
Languages
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ANDREINA COLON

ANDREINA COLON

Montreal,QC

Summary

Dynamic and enthusiastic Sales Representative committed to Alvéole's mission of promoting sustainability through urban beekeeping.

Motivated self-starter adept at fostering meaningful client relationships through exceptional communication skills, to maximize customer satisfaction and loyalty. Excited to leverage my ability to connect with clients and communicate Alvéole's vision to drive sales growth and environmental impact.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

TALENT ADVISOR

Randstad SourceRight
07.2022 - Current
  • Recruitment responsibility at Canada's largest airline company
  • Achieved over 100 successful hires in the first trimester of 2023
  • Conducts interviews, screens candidates, sources potential candidates, and extends verbal offers
  • Utilizes diverse channels (internet search engines, Boolean searches, databases, social media, referrals) for identifying high-quality candidates
  • Proficient in CRM systems and their functionalities
  • Oversees a large requisition process, ensuring compliance with requirements
  • Collaborates within teams and delegates tasks to meet hiring deadlines

HEAD WAITRESS

STERLINGS Restaurant
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Demonstrated detailed product knowledge to successfully upsell, resulting in $2,000 in sales per shift
  • Customized food and drink orders to meet client preferences
  • Provided guidance and recommendations to enhance the dining experience
  • Collected cash and card payments accurately and e ciently
  • Developed proficiency in POS systems, ensuring accurate order processing and payment handling
  • Delivered excellent customer service while e ciently multitasking and collaborating with teams

Residential Real Estate Broker

KW Williams Realty
10.2014 - 03.2016
  • Successfully listed and sold residential properties
  • Developed strong communication skills to interact with clients and stakeholders e ectively
  • Expertise in negotiating sales and implementing business marketing strategies
  • Advertised and promoted property listings to attract potential buyers
  • Conducted market analysis to determine property values and pricing strategies
  • Proficient in completing legal paperwork related to real estate transactions
  • Acted as a consultant and advisor to sellers and buyers, providing guidance throughout the process
  • Utilized CRM systems and performed data entry to maintain client information and track leads
  • Managed appointments and coordinated schedules for clients and property showings
  • Actively engaged in networking activities to expand professional connections and generate leads
  • Utilized OACIQ (Organisme d'autoréglementation du courtage immobilier du Québec) and GMRB (Greater Montreal Real Estate Board) systems for real estate transactions.

Remote — Owner & Creator

GOLDEN ROSE COMMUNITY
10.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for sales strategies, social media marketing, content creation, and engagement as a business owner
  • Designs and creates energy-cleanse bundles for customers
  • Plans and organizes women's circles and other well-being and mindfulness events
  • Initiates and manages donation projects to give back to the community
  • Conducts market research to identify trends and target customer needs
  • Actively networks to expand professional connections and foster business growth
  • Establishes partnerships and collaborations to enhance business opportunities
  • Creates engaging and informative blog content to attract and educate the target audience

Education

Marketing Certificate

McGill University
Montreal

Real Estate

College de l’Immobilier du Québec
10.2014

Skills

  • Communication: Effective Verbal & Written Communication
  • Customer Service: Active Listening, Problem-Solving, Client Retention
  • Technical Skills: CRM Software, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva
  • Teamwork: Collaborative Approach to Achieve Sales Goals
  • Adaptability: Willingness to Learn and Embrace New Sales Strategies
  • Time Management: Prioritization and Efficient Task Management

Personal Fundraising Projects

Leito’s Chocolatada Fundraiser, Communidad Nativa de San Francisco, Amazonas, Peru — DECEMBER 2021

● Coordinated donation eorts and fundraising campaigns targeting

support for children and communities in the Amazonian Jungle.

● Developed compelling content and messaging to engage and influence

potential donors.

● Implemented a one-week timeline to accelerate funds and maximize

impact.

● Successfully raised $2345 in donations through eective outreach and

communication strategies.


Combattons la famine causé par la COVID-19, Santiago de los

Caballeros, Dominican Republic — April 2020

● Collaborated with a political party to organize a fundraising initiative to provide relief eorts and community services for vulnerable populations aected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

● Developed strategies to raise funds eciently and eectively, targeting the immediate needs of impacted communities.

● Implemented a time-sensitive plan, successfully feeding 500 families within a two-week timeframe.

● Raised $5,500 in funds through the collaborative eort, ensuring resources were allocated to support those most aected by the pandemic.


Toddlers Classroom Fund - La Pequena Escuelita, Hato del Medio Arriba, Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic — September 2018- January 2019


● Led a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide educational

opportunities to underprivileged children.

● Successfully managed and oversaw the establishment of a preschool

catering to 16 children, accomplishing the task within a remarkable

five-month timeframe.

● Conducted eective outreach campaigns to raise awareness and

support the organization's cause.

● Negotiated with the Minister of Education to secure necessary

approvals for the project, ensuring compliance with regulatory

requirements.

● Efficiently managed the project and supervised a remote volunteer workforce, ensuring seamless operations and maximizing impact.

● Raised over $5,000 in funds, enabling the organization to sustain its initiatives and support the education of disadvantaged children.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working

Timeline

TALENT ADVISOR

Randstad SourceRight
07.2022 - Current

Remote — Owner & Creator

GOLDEN ROSE COMMUNITY
10.2020 - Current

HEAD WAITRESS

STERLINGS Restaurant
03.2019 - 03.2020

Residential Real Estate Broker

KW Williams Realty
10.2014 - 03.2016

Marketing Certificate

McGill University

Real Estate

College de l’Immobilier du Québec
ANDREINA COLON