Belinda Lariviere
Orangeville,Canada
Summary
Entrepreneurial business owner with background in launching and managing small businesses. Possess strong knowledge of strategic planning, financial management, sales development, and customer service. Skills include leadership, problem-solving, and team-building. Past work showcases ability to overcome challenges, achieve business objectives, and drive growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant & Groomer
Bolton Veterinary Hospital
Bolton
06.2020 - Current
- Duties include receptionist duties, scheduling, animal restraints, radiography, blood draws, anesthetic monitoring, pre and post surgical care, website and facebook maintenance, stocking, cleaning and assisting co-workers and Doctors in various tasks
Owner & Groomer
Cuddle Bear Grooming
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
Butcher and Grocery Attendant
Collins Valu mart
Burks Falls
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Arranged cut meat and products in display case for customer viewing and selection.
- Monitored temperature levels in refrigeration units throughout the day.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats using hand tools or power equipment.
Cultural Coordinator/Family Violence Facilitator
Timiskaming First Nation Health Centre
Notre Dame du Nord, QC
03.2013 - 01.2015
- Duties included working with clients, promoting & organizing cultural activities, evaluate the efficiency & effectiveness of the cultural program and develop program improvement recommendations
- Produce all quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial and activity reports required by the government, submitting yearly proposals for funding
- Organizing, fundraising, and coordinating the yearly pow wow for the TFN community
Manager
Pet Valu
New Liskeard, ON
11.2011 - 03.2013
- Duties included everyday operations, opening and closing the store, and preparing and making bank deposits.
- Duties also included scheduling, ordering livestock, receiving orders, write-offs, merchandising, price changes, counting stock, and correcting errors, as well as customer service.
Shift Manager
Blockbuster
Huntsville, ON
08.2009 - 09.2011
- Everyday operations, including opening and closing the store
- Coached employees on interactions with customers to drive exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.
- Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits.
Manager
Herbal Magic
Lindsay, ON
02.2008 - 05.2008
Receptionist ~ Vet Assistant
Van der Kraan Veterinary Services
Huntsville, ON
06.2006 - 12.2007
Manager (Business Closed)
Top of the Rock Entertainment
06.1999 - 10.2007
Owner (Business Closed)
Peek-A-Boo Baby
04.1997 - 10.2007
Education
Veterinary Assistant & Grooming Certification -
Northern College
Haileybury, ON05.2016
Aboriginal culture and realities training
Quebec University of Abitibi-Temiscamingue
10.2013
OSSD Diploma -
01.1998
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Publisher
- Windows 10 & 11
- Analysis of financial statements
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Coordinating events
- Customer service
- Management of databases
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as a team
- Financial management
- Business administration
- Employee training
- Visual merchandising
- Social media marketing
- Staff hiring
- Store operations
Certification
- 05/15, Crisis and Trauma Response, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc.
- 09/14, Counselling Skills: An introduction & overview, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc.
- 10/14, Crisis Response Planning, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc.
- 10/14, Critical Incident Group Debriefing, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc.
- 10/14, Trauma, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc.
- 10/14, Depression, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc.
- 11/14, Helping Children: Practical tools for engaging and supporting, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc.
- 08/14, safeTalk Suicide Alertness Certificate, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc.
- 10/13, Aboriginal culture and realities training, Quebec University of Abitibi-Temiscamingue
- 01/98, OSSD Diploma
Volunteer Experience
- 09/08, 10/11, 1st Burks Falls Beavers
- 01/98, 09/01, Colborne Veterinary Clinic, Simcoe ON
- 03/98, 06/00, Privately Owned Arabian Sports Horse Farm, Simcoe ON
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant & Groomer
Bolton Veterinary Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Butcher and Grocery Attendant
Collins Valu mart
06.2016 - 11.2017
Owner & Groomer
Cuddle Bear Grooming
04.2016 - 03.2020
Cultural Coordinator/Family Violence Facilitator
Timiskaming First Nation Health Centre
03.2013 - 01.2015
Manager
Pet Valu
11.2011 - 03.2013
Shift Manager
Blockbuster
08.2009 - 09.2011
Manager
Herbal Magic
02.2008 - 05.2008
Receptionist ~ Vet Assistant
Van der Kraan Veterinary Services
06.2006 - 12.2007
Manager (Business Closed)
Top of the Rock Entertainment
06.1999 - 10.2007
Owner (Business Closed)
Peek-A-Boo Baby
04.1997 - 10.2007
Veterinary Assistant & Grooming Certification -
Northern College
Aboriginal culture and realities training
Quebec University of Abitibi-Temiscamingue
OSSD Diploma -
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