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Aretina Veh

Strathroy-Caradoc,ON

Summary

Experienced retail associate with a strong track record in effectively handling monetary transactions, restocking merchandise, and assisting customers in locating products. Known for maintaining clean and organized work areas that project a professional image. Possesses excellent listening skills and a keen attention to detail, ensuring accurate and efficient service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate/Cashier/Key Holder

Dress 911-London, ON
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Trained on opening and closing store process
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Prepared over 400 items of merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.

Actress

Vouge Models and Talent-London, ON
01.2021 - 06.2024
  • SDCI High School Doo-Wop Girl - Little Shop of Horrors - Musical
  • SDCI Lead- Peter Pan -Peter and the Starcatcher- Play with Music
  • MTP London at the Grand Theatre - Cat Lady - The Wedding Singer- Musical
  • Humber College Graduate Project Lead- Sylvia - Alone Again Naturally- Short Film
  • Fanshawe Student Final Project Lead - Stiletto - Short Film
  • Voice acting trained- Workshop by Christian Potenza
  • Background role in MIFE "The Founder's Journey: An Entrepreneurial Process" By Blue Salmon Productions
  • Mavis Productions Beauty and the Beast - Babette the feather duster
  • Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
  • Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock, and fear.
  • Participated in rehearsals to adequately prepare for performances.
  • Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.
  • Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
  • Developed characters through improvisation and script analysis.

Office Assistant/Receptionist/Driver

Camp Kodiak-Mckellar, ON
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Relocated for 1 month and lived on site in provided housing
  • Process and print emails from children's parents
  • Scan, process and sent letters from campers both email and traditional letters
  • Took mail to and from camp for all staff and campers
  • Ran errands in Parry Sound with company car to purchase any items needed for camp medical or otherwise
  • Supervised children who were sent to office
  • Answered phone calls
  • Distributed mail in mail room
  • Shuttled staff and campers to and from camp to hospital, bus stations, airports, etc.

Performer

My Perfect Princess Party-London, ON
01.2016 - 03.2023
  • Perfectly impersonating Disney princesses in looks and acting to best of abilities
  • Entertaining the youth during weekends, making sure they get the best possible experience
  • Using time management to make sure everything runs smoothly throughout each party and event.
  • Portray character at events which included: singing, dancing, playing games, etc.
  • Maintain a friendly and outgoing attitude towards children and guests.
  • Able to perform under pressure of parents and children.
  • Work with other characters.
  • Worked at birthday parties and community events.
  • Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock, and fear.

Stylist

David's Bridal-London, ON
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Helped customers find their perfect dress for their wedding day or Special occasion.
  • While keeping track of time, and wedding details such as dates and themes.
  • Used knowledge of shape, color, and fabric to recommend the best possible options.
  • Identifies and reports issues accurately.
  • Identify and respond to customer needs.
  • Build relationships and take responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Seeking feedback and investing time on professional development and learning.
  • Strive to achieve results through determination and commitment.
  • Kept going when things were difficult.
  • Communicated clearly and concisely
  • Worked to achieve objectives that have been agreed with manager
  • Monitored own work and planned time, efficiently accountable for meeting and exceeding objectives

Retail Sales Associate

Plato's Closet-London, ON
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Replenished and rotated product inventory in Store
  • Built relationships with customers
  • Up-sold customer memberships and Plato's rewards programs
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Received and processed payments from sales
  • Performed periodic floor audits
  • Cleaned sales floor after closing.

Cold Deli Clerk

Foodland-Komoka, ON
01.2018 - 02.2021
  • Recommending certain types of cheese
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Keeping all food items up to date and in stock
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Helping customers find the item they need
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Keeping the department clean and sanitary at all times.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products.
  • Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments, and garnishes.
  • Offered product samples to customers, generating additional sales through taste-testing.

Bear builder

Build-A-Bear Workshop-London, ON
03.2020 - 09.2020
  • Greet customers safely and guide them though the process of bear building
  • Stuff bears and engage customers with the heart ceremony
  • Stock stuffer and products
  • Cash out customers telling them about any deals or offers
  • Overall give each customer a great experience.
  • Maintained visual and housekeeping standards to create brand experience unique to Build-a-Bear Workshops.
  • Assisted parents and children in construction and design of personalized stuffed animals, working with over 20 families every day.
  • Operated POS system to receive payments by cash, credit card, vouchers and automatic debit.

Team Member, Soup and Sandwich

Tim Hortons-Mount Brydges, ON
04.2018 - 09.2018
  • Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
  • Reduced customer wait times by quickly operating customer window and sales register.
  • Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
  • Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
  • Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
  • Proper handling and storing of food.
  • Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store neat and running smoothly.

Co-op Student

SDCI-Strathroy, ON
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Helped teach the students how to use the film equipment
  • Had to complete paperwork, and organize the classroom
  • Kept the students motivated and focused to finish projects
  • Helped to run the school's regularly broadcasted television show
  • Part of the show's creative team.

Education

College Degree in Theatre -

Fanshawe
London, ON
09.2021

High school diploma or GED -

Strathroy District Collegiate Institute
Strathroy, ON
06.2017

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Outgoing Personality
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Listening Skills
  • Childcare
  • Experience with Children
  • Been teaching myself to crochet for over 2 years and have made many things such as plushies, and clothes
  • Does well at keeping things organized, can easily work with a team or take on a leadership role if need be
  • Does well with repetitive tasks
  • Works harder when there is a list of steps to follow

Languages

English - Advanced
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Office Assistant/Receptionist/Driver

Camp Kodiak-Mckellar, ON
07.2023 - 08.2023

Stylist

David's Bridal-London, ON
12.2022 - 01.2023

Sales Associate/Cashier/Key Holder

Dress 911-London, ON
03.2022 - 06.2024

Retail Sales Associate

Plato's Closet-London, ON
06.2021 - 08.2021

Actress

Vouge Models and Talent-London, ON
01.2021 - 06.2024

Bear builder

Build-A-Bear Workshop-London, ON
03.2020 - 09.2020

Team Member, Soup and Sandwich

Tim Hortons-Mount Brydges, ON
04.2018 - 09.2018

Cold Deli Clerk

Foodland-Komoka, ON
01.2018 - 02.2021

Co-op Student

SDCI-Strathroy, ON
09.2016 - 06.2017

Performer

My Perfect Princess Party-London, ON
01.2016 - 03.2023

College Degree in Theatre -

Fanshawe

High school diploma or GED -

Strathroy District Collegiate Institute

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