Anita Behvandi
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level sales associate position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Multi-talented Jewelry Designer successful at meeting customer expectations and business needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jewelry Designer
Self Employed Services
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
- Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.
- Modified designs to meet client demands.
- Met with customers throughout jewelry making processes to define needs and expectations, discuss budgets, showcase designs and assess satisfaction.
- Supported sales team with accurate service pricing and work descriptions.
- Developed innovative and attractive jewelry designs and updated current designs by hand.
- Checked completed jewelry pieces to evaluate quality and made adjustments to align with customer demands.
- Returned older pieces to lustrous shine by cleaning, polishing and electroplating.
- Completed accurate measures of customers to produce well-sized pieces proportional to individual dimensions.
- Conferred with customers about jewelry preferences and sizing requirements to understand needs.
Chef Assistant
Farsi Restaurant
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Cleaned and oiled kitchen equipment to maintain optimized function.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Shift Manager,
Naghsh-e-vesal Cafe & Resturant
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
Head Chef
Naghsh-e-vesal Cafe & Restaurant
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Education
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Applied Sciences And Technology Unit 41
Tehran, Iran01.2017
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Establishing Vision
- Customer Satisfaction
- Custom Designs
- Gemstone Knowledge
- Price Estimation
- Soldering Experience
- Design Abilities
- Active Listening
- Timely Food Delivery
- Surface Work
- Food Assembly
- Dish Preparation
- Kitchen Assistance
- Quantity Checking
- Garnishing and Plating
- Quality Control
- Portion Sizes
- Kitchen Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Schedule Management
- Sanitary Regulation
- Dishwasher Operation
- Ingredient Management
- Food Intolerances
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Cash Handling
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- Train Employees
- Learning Strategies
- Interpersonal Skills
- Coordinating Daily Operations
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of class schedules
- Assisted Talanegaran institute with designing flyers and posters for events and hiring new employees.
- volunteered at Talanegaran to assist my professor with training new students in jewelry making course.
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Certified jewelry maker, Talanegaran - 2019-2021
- Retail sales associate (JETS course), Canadian jewellers Association - 2023
Jewelry sketch, Market analysis, Design exploring
I often explore among different designers and artisan jewelry through social media. I occasionally hand sketch my ideas to turn them into actual pieces of jewelry that I wish to wear or to make for sale. Every here and there as a hobby, I experience different techniques and methods of jewelry making, wether it's solo or with a group of friends.
Throughout the days I try to develop my knowledge of jewelry industry which includes: gemology, hand sketch design and market demands to stay up to date.
I also love gems and crystals and constantly try to engage with daily contents through magazines or social media to learn more.
Timeline
Jewelry Designer
Self Employed Services
08.2019 - 11.2021
Chef Assistant
Farsi Restaurant
10.2018 - 12.2018
Shift Manager,
Naghsh-e-vesal Cafe & Resturant
08.2016 - 11.2017
Head Chef
Naghsh-e-vesal Cafe & Restaurant
08.2016 - 11.2017
Associate of Arts - Interior Design
Applied Sciences And Technology Unit 41
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