Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Work
Awards and Scholarships
Timeline
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Bahar Porowski

North Vancouver

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursery Worker/Customer Service Representative

Dykhof Nurseries and Florist
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Assisted customers with finding requested plants and answering horticulture-related questions
  • Priced and displayed merchandise in store.
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

Freelance Photographer

Self-employed
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Produced high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.

Sales & Design Associate

Paper-Ya Co Ltd.
03.2014 - 07.2016
  • Ordered and prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Designed and implemented seasonal store displays.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Trained new hires in company processes, product knowledge, and customer service.

Youth Program Leader

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Designed and delivered lesson plans for elementary school children in the areas of art and sport
  • Managed program budgets responsibly
  • .Enhanced participant engagement in programs by tailoring content delivery methods suited to individual learning styles preferences

Gallery Assistant

Presentation House Gallery
06.2012 - 11.2014
  • Updated gallery database of past exhibits.
  • Photographed print materials and assisted in launching an online bookstore.

Education

Residential Landscape Design

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
04.2022

Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship Level 1

Burnaby Community & Continuing Education
Burnaby, BC
02.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Emily Carr University of Art And Design
Vancouver, BC
03.2014

Exchange Program - Press And Editorial Photography

University College Falmouth
Falmouth, UK
06.2012

Skills

  • Strong Written and Verbal Communication
  • Office Administration
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Organization and Prioritization

Volunteer Work

  • 2023 - Present Youth Educator , BC Crisis Centre, Vancouver
  • 2014 - 2018 Gallery Assistant , ArtStarts in Schools, Vancouver
  • 2013 Facilitator , Settlement Orientation Services, Vancouver
  • 2011 - 2012 Settlement Mentor , Immigrant Services Society of BC, Vancouver
  • 2008 - 2009 Project Assistant , Coal Harbour Center Artist-in-Residence Program, Vancouver

Awards and Scholarships

  • 2013 Winner of the 2013 Conscientious Photo Portfolio Competition
  • 2012 One World International Scholarship, Irving K. Barber Society
  • 2011 Friends of Emily Carr Scholarship
  • 2009 Dogwood District/Authority Award Scholarship

Timeline

Nursery Worker/Customer Service Representative

Dykhof Nurseries and Florist
03.2021 - 07.2021

Freelance Photographer

Self-employed
01.2017 - 12.2019

Youth Program Leader

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
01.2015 - 12.2015

Sales & Design Associate

Paper-Ya Co Ltd.
03.2014 - 07.2016

Gallery Assistant

Presentation House Gallery
06.2012 - 11.2014

Residential Landscape Design

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship Level 1

Burnaby Community & Continuing Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Emily Carr University of Art And Design

Exchange Program - Press And Editorial Photography

University College Falmouth

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