Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Hi, I’m

AUSTIN DOWNS

Windsor,ON

Summary

Knowledgeable Legal Student with solid understanding of litigation documentation, client relationship building and court procedures. Currently pursuing degree in Paralegal Studies and hoping to continue in the legal space for the foreseeable future. Eager to support legal team with research / legal documents and investigative skills. Excited to enter the legal world.

ALSO

A friendly and reliable Cashier or Customer Sales Associate offering unmatched customer service and workplace focus. Quick and accurate in cash transactions with excellent multi-tasking aptitude.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Lancaster Chown & Welch LLP

Law Clerk
09.2023 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
  • Organized client intake files and ensured deadlines were met
  • Drafted Wills, Powers of Attorney for Property and Powers of Attorney for Personal Care
  • Drafted Primary and Secondary Wills for certain clients
  • Talked with clients and resolved their problems if it was within my scope as a Law Clerk
  • Released POA's to clients
  • Ensured Wills were ready for signing before the date of the meeting with the client
  • Prepared Will packages for signing

Montana's BBQ Bar & Grill

Line Cook
12.2022 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.

Mary Brown's Chicken

Cashier and Packager
04.2022 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Batawa Ski Hill

Cashier and Cook
11.2020 - 04.2021

Job overview

- Served Customers politely and respectfully.
- Took orders with accuracy and precision to ensure custom er received the food/drink they requested.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food prepar at ion, stor age, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

Tim Hortons

Baker
07.2019 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.

Walmart

Store Standards
03.2019 - 09.2019

Job overview

- Completed physical inventory counts each hour.

- Removed all debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.

- Brought lines of 6-10 carts into store every 2 minutes in order to maintain an adequate amount of carts for customer use.

- Volunteered to assist garden center associates with unloading pallets of soil and mulch, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.

- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.

- Preformed an array of janitorial services around the store.

Walmart

Cashier
07.2018 - 03.2019

Job overview

- Consistently met upsell goals by highlighting target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches

- Resolved issues with POS systems, card readers and receipt printers to prevent customer delays

- Check prices for customers using bar code scanners

- Kept drawers accurate and tidy by checking bills with counterfeit markers, storing large bills and keeping adequate change.

- Efficiently processed new orders, completing 200+ daily transactions with remarkable accuracy.

Education

St Clair College

Some College (No Degree) from Paralegal

Niagara College
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Bachelor's Degree from Law Clerk
04.2024

Trenton High School
Trenton, ON

High School Diploma
06.2019

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Computer Diagnostics and Software
  • 110 WPM typing speed
  • Punctual
  • Legal File Maintenance
  • Hard Working
  • Organized
  • Efficient Researcher

Certification

WHMIS Certified - Trenton High School + Walmart (2019) Smart Serve Certified - Completed Online, 2020

Timeline

Law Clerk

Lancaster Chown & Welch LLP
09.2023 - 09.2024

Line Cook

Montana's BBQ Bar & Grill
12.2022 - 07.2023

Cashier and Packager

Mary Brown's Chicken
04.2022 - 08.2022

Cashier and Cook

Batawa Ski Hill
11.2020 - 04.2021

Baker

Tim Hortons
07.2019 - 04.2020

Store Standards

Walmart
03.2019 - 09.2019

Cashier

Walmart
07.2018 - 03.2019

Trenton High School

High School Diploma

St Clair College

Some College (No Degree) from Paralegal

Niagara College

Bachelor's Degree from Law Clerk
AUSTIN DOWNS