Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Volunteer Experience
Languages
Timeline
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Barkin Aksani

Fredericton,NB

Summary

Organized, dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities, with a positive attitude. Excellent communication and strong empathy skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, and learn from mistakes. Proficient in Premiere Pro and Photoshop.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent clothing reseller

  • Purchase clothing with the intent of reselling for a profit
  • Learned valuable marketing and sales skills

Babysitter

Private
  • Cared for children between ages 6-10 for evenings and occasionally overnight
  • Prepared meals and ensured children were safe and put to bed on time
  • Assisted children with homework and assignments

Photographer

EZRO
Fredericton, NB
12.2024 - Current
  • Compose creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
  • Set up, mounted or installed photographic equipment and cameras.
  • Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos.
  • Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.

Youth Baketball Coach

Private
  • Provided instruction to children and youth in fundamentals of basketball.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.

Gallery Assistant

Gallery on Queen
Fredericton, NB
09.2024 - Current
  • Ran the gallery's social media accounts.
  • Managed art gallery's information technology and computer systems to monitor event communication and advertisements.
  • Updated pricing information on pieces in the collection based on market trends.
  • Transported artwork between storage facilities and exhibition spaces.
  • Prepared exhibition space for incoming installations by cleaning walls, floors, and other surfaces.
  • Participated in art fairs and attended special events.
  • Maintained online media sites with gallery events and information.
  • Organized and maintained gallery inventory, including cataloging new acquisitions.

Retail Sales Representative

Lids
Fredericton, NB
04.2023 - Current
  • Restocked shelves, racks, and bins with the latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Assessed customer product needs and interests to recommend suitable items.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as counting money in theregister drawer or restocking supplies.
  • Provided excellent customer service, resolving issues and answering queries promptly.
  • Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds as per company policies.
  • Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with the latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - MAAC

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
05.2025

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Time Managment
  • Artistic vision
  • Leadership and team collaboration
  • Creative problem solving
  • Critical thinking and decision making
  • Computer proficiency and digital media
  • Customer service strategies
  • Social media management
  • Photo and video editing
  • Inventory control and management
  • Visual storytelling
  • Filmmaking
  • Brand awareness

References

  • Dan Mersereau, dmersere@fastenal.com, 506-476-0692
  • Jenelle Arsenault, Jen.e.arsenault@gmail.com, 506-476-4378
  • Nadia Khoury, galleryonqueen@gmail.com, 506-261-0655

Volunteer Experience

  • Unified Basketball, Worked with kids that have special needs and helped them with the game of basketball.
  • Shinerama, Raised money in my first year of university for cystic fibrosis research.
  • Bell Let’s Talk, Volunteered at the Richard J. Currie Center. Raised money for Bell Let’s Talk campaign with 50/50.

Languages

Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Turkish
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Photographer

EZRO
12.2024 - Current

Gallery Assistant

Gallery on Queen
09.2024 - Current

Retail Sales Representative

Lids
04.2023 - Current

Independent clothing reseller

Babysitter

Private

Youth Baketball Coach

Private

Bachelor of Arts - MAAC

University of New Brunswick
Barkin Aksani