Asia Arush
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Knowledgeable and Professional worker with solid foundation in research, retail operations and customer service. Proven ability to handle high-volume transactions efficiently and maintain accuracy under pressure. Demonstrated expertise in team collaboration and exceptional problem-solving skills. Excellent with interacting with people, communicating properly and providing positive workplace spaces and an honest and determined worker with great organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Cashier
Shoppers Drug Mart
11.2019 - Current
- Earned Employee of the Month for excellent service
- Earned the most positive feedback on tell them from me survey, earning recognition for excellent customer service
- Processed money transactions (All types)
- Answered customer questions in person and the phone, providing quality service and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Merchandized products, moving brought in product from the back and ensuring product rotation and a clean and safe workplace
- Took up charities provided by shoppers, advocating for donations, and earning the most donations in the workplace (Charities such as run for women)
- Trained new hires in day-to-day workspace as a cashier.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve store targets and improve overall performance.
- Ensured cleanliness of the cashier area, promoting a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
- Supported store promotions by accurately applying discounts and informing customers of special offers during checkout process.
- Stayed informed on company policies, allowing prompt response to questions from both colleagues and customers.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Conduct in Scoping Review
- Qualitative Research
- Conducting research that correlates to cancer screening among Black communities in
- Canada.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Maintained detailed records of all experiments conducted, ensuring easy accessibility and proper documentation procedures were followed.
- Developed skills in various research methodologies, ensuring high-quality work across diverse projects.
- Contributed to the completion of multiple research projects, managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Calgary
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Faculty of Science
- Partnering with RBC Securing Black Futures
- Conduct in literature reviews
- Create and a part of projects and initiatives for securing Black futures
- Conducting participatory research in addressing systemic barriers and racial inequities at universities across Canada.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Maintained detailed records of all experiments conducted, ensuring easy accessibility and proper documentation procedures were followed.
- Developed skills in various research methodologies, ensuring high-quality work across diverse projects.
VP of Media
01.2023
JP of Finance
01.2022
- Volunteering on future Events, handling and budging the events
- Will be a part of the set-up of future events, help running the events, and as well as the after care of the events
- Creating media content, posters, and running the Instagram (2023)
Co-founder
Black Science Student Network, University of Calgary
01.2024 - Current
- Faculty of Science
- Focus on community outreach
- Conduct in event planning and running events
- Responsible in collecting media content
Wayfinder, Alberta Children Hospital, Health Services
07.2023 - Current
- Help patients find areas around the hospital
- Answered questions about the hospital
- Guide parents and children to their appointments.
Ethiopian and Eritrea Student Association, EESA
09.2022 - Current
Campaign Manager
University of Calgary
03.2023 - 03.2023
- SU elections
- Helped them win Science Representative
- Helped create posters
- Brainstormed campaigning ideas
- Campaigned around the university.
Teacher Assistant
Queen Elizabeth High School
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Helped mark assignments
- Helped tutor students on math material
- Organized the classroom, ensuring clean workspace
- Cleaned out and helped in storage.
OOSC Volunteer
Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association, HSCA
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Helped kids from kindergarten to grade six
- Organized physical activities to be played snack breaks
- Helped Supervised the kids
- Encouraged a community of belonging
- Laminated and photocopied documents
Youth Worker
HSCA
07.2013 - 08.2013
- Helped care for elders in senior homes: Bethany Care and Extendicare, and volunteered there as part of the program
- Helped run the Farmers Market
- Did little activities to help the community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSc - Biology/Biological Sciences
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB06.2024
Skills
- Customer Service
Proven track record in delivering exceptional service by addressing customer needs, resolving concerns, and fostering positive client relationships - Researching Skills
Strong ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources to support decision-making, reporting, and academic projects
- Problem-solving Abilities
Adept at analyzing challenges, identifying root causes, and implementing creative and practical solutions in dynamic environments - Critical Thinking
Strong capacity to evaluate situations, think logically, and make sound decisions based on a comprehensive analysis of available information
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine
02.2024 - 08.2024
Co-founder
Black Science Student Network, University of Calgary
01.2024 - Current
Wayfinder, Alberta Children Hospital, Health Services
07.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Calgary
04.2023 - 06.2024
Campaign Manager
University of Calgary
03.2023 - 03.2023
VP of Media
01.2023
Ethiopian and Eritrea Student Association, EESA
09.2022 - Current
JP of Finance
01.2022
Senior Cashier
Shoppers Drug Mart
11.2019 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Queen Elizabeth High School
01.2019 - 06.2019
OOSC Volunteer
Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association, HSCA
07.2015 - 08.2015
Youth Worker
HSCA
07.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - BSc - Biology/Biological Sciences
University of Calgary
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