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Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Certification
Languages
Accomplishments
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Ashley Vanderspiegel

Brantford,ON

Summary

I am a proactive, caring and experienced University student with 5 years of work experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. I have complete and open availability and am seeking full-time employment over the summer and part-time employment come fall of 2025.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part-time Child Care Assistant

Josie Parks
09.2019 - Current
  • My role in this position was to be a leader and make sure the children with whom I was responsible for were picked up on time and guided home safely off their bus.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
  • Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • I often had to use my communication skills to negotiate with them during arguments and use other problem solving skills.

Catering Server

RE/MAX
12.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assisted in event setup and teardown, ensuring a smooth transition between functions.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
  • Enhanced guest experience by providing exceptional service during catered events.
  • Serving alcohol to guests while maintaining a clean and organized environment.

General Farm Laborer

Private Practice
06.2022 - 09.2024
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
  • Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Assisted in the successful completion of various construction projects through diligent labor and attention to detail.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
  • Supported animal welfare by providing proper care, feeding, and living conditions for livestock.
  • Watered plants during growing seasons and closely monitored crops for growth progress or issues.
  • Harvested crops at proper time for maximum yield and quality.

Cashier

Dollarama
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.

Crew Trainer

McDonald's
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Customer Service, cleaning and cash management.
  • Fast paste environment requiring excellence in multi-tasking
  • Ensured a safe working environment by strictly adhering to health code regulations and maintaining clean workstations.
  • Working with a team to complete orders as fast and efficient as possible
  • Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
  • Collaborated with management to identify areas of improvement and develop comprehensive training programs.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders as needed.
  • Maintained proper food storage practices, ensuring optimal freshness while minimizing spoilage risks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health and Social Studies

Wilfred Laurier University
Brantford, ON
04-2028

High School Diploma -

Waterloo-Oxford District Secondary School
Baden, ON
06.2024

Skills

  • Creative/Problem Solving: I have the ability to come up with new and unique ideas to use towards improving my set goals or overcoming challenges
  • Helpful: I relate well to others and can get along with a team in the work environment
  • Honest: I can be trusted in a work environment to always tell the truth about any concerns I may have or have seen
  • Mathematics: Can handle cash, prepare bills and make payments
  • Decision Making Skills: I can work in a fast paced environment and complete multiple tasks at once in a quick, well thought-out and ethical order

Interests

  • Youth Development Programs: I was apart of the the Youth Social Advocacy Comity within my small town that worked to understand changes in mental health after the pandemic in 2022 I was apart of a group that gave a statement for a reporter from CBC news about our perspective on impacts on youth mental health issues and treatment protocols
  • Fundraising Events: I participated in multiple different local community projects within my Lutheran church under a group called the Mary Martha Society I contributed to projects such as quilting blankets for the homeless, building birthday kits for our local food cupboard and finding unused clothing items to donate to thrift shops
  • Advocacy Campaigns: In my senior year of high school I was apart of group of 8 girls who organized a Relay for Life Charity event to raise money for cancer We worked for months to plan the event for over 400 participants and 40 teams and ended up raising $120,000 which was the highest the school had raised in over 10 years

Certification

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Accomplishments

  • Boosted customer satisfaction scores by implementing a new feedback system to find unpriced objects.
  • Contributed and delivered team organizational projects while at Dollarama ahead of schedule.
  • Advocated for a more inclusive or respectful workplace culture during new team member training.
  • Helped de-escalate a tense customer situation with empathy, active listening and the advocation for the importance of diversity and inclusion within the workforce.

Timeline

Catering Server

RE/MAX
12.2024 - 02.2025

Cashier

Dollarama
06.2023 - 08.2024

General Farm Laborer

Private Practice
06.2022 - 09.2024

Crew Trainer

McDonald's
02.2022 - 06.2023

Part-time Child Care Assistant

Josie Parks
09.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Health and Social Studies

Wilfred Laurier University

High School Diploma -

Waterloo-Oxford District Secondary School

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