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Bella Gill

Bella Gill

Surrey,BC

Summary

Offering strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in helping others, eager to learn and develop in supportive environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp administration concepts and utilize relevant software. Ready to use and develop communication and problem-solving skills in Administrative Assistant role.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Benefits Advocate

Sources Community Resource Centres Society
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Served as an advocate for clients in addressing concerns related to the government resources and benefits available to them, providing guidance on available resources and options.
  • Assisted clients in applying for several government benefits, including but not limited to Standard Income Assistance, pension plans,as well as the Persons with Disability benefit.
  • Offered each client high quality, personal service and polite support to fulfill their individual requests.
  • Monitored and consistently updated personal, assigned databases of active and former clients.
  • Kept succinct, consistent notes describing each appointment had with clients, uploading them to a shared online database for other advocates to reference.
  • Assisted clients with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.

Volunteer

Sources Community Resource Centres Society
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Assisted front desk in secretarial duties.
  • Assisted all advocates and staff in general housekeeping duties including but not limited to restocking physical forms, conducting client surveys, as well as directing walk in clients to the correct advocate to see to their individual requests.
  • Filled out intake forms for walk in clients with substantial requests, listing the nature of their request as well as their personal information in order for a file to be created.
  • Handed out food and drinks to clients in need.
  • Assisted clients with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.

Volunteer

Brunette Machinery Company
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted finance manager with data entry and physical file organization.
  • Assisted finance manager in upkeep of a clean and operational work space.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Worked with finance team to corroborate and consolidate files.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fleetwood Park Secondary School
Surrey, BC
06-2019

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Leadership skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Professionalism

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Punjabi
Elementary

Additional Work Experience

Professional Dog Walker

Adventure Hounds Dog Walking Services, South Surrey/White Rock BC - July, 2024 to Present

  • Took dogs on private walks for the allotted time clients had booked.
  • Consistently reported relevant information such as start and end time for the day and kilometers driven to superiors,
  • Managed time in order to adhere to daily schedule, going from appointment to appointment in a timely manner.
  • Communicated any and all relevant information to clients regarding their dogs' progress on their walks and any odd or out of character behaviour observed.


Cashier

Petsmart Inc., Port Coquitlam, BC - June, 2024 to November, 2024

  • Scheduled appointments for all salon employees as well as trainers via customer calls or walk in inquiries.
  • Processed, prepared and presented online orders.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts for customers.
  • Offered each customer high quality personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.


Professional Dog Bather

Petsmart Inc., Port Coquitlam, BC - February, 2023 to June, 2024

  • Scheduled appointments for all salon employees via customer calls or walk in inquiries.
  • Cold called customers to inquire about rescheduling appointments after long periods of inactivity and to consistently update and upkeep file information.
  • Stayed up to date on safety regulations through monthly corporate videos and quizzes as well as yearly safety certification.
  • Conducted thorough Hands-On-Pet Assessments (HOPA) before each and every service in order to determine whether a dog was fit to receive service.
  • Performed all basic a-la-carte services including trimming and grinding nails, cleaning ears and teeth, shaving sanitary areas, trimming paw pads, as well as full-body brushouts.
  • Performed full bath services including specialized shampoo and conditioner packages, always finishing off with a full-body drying process.
  • Sanitized all work areas consistently before, after and in between services.
  • Upsold customers on premium bathing packages, both seasonal and year-round packages.
  • Educated customers both in the salon and in the main store about available services and their benefits.

Timeline

Benefits Advocate

Sources Community Resource Centres Society
06.2022 - 08.2022

Volunteer

Sources Community Resource Centres Society
02.2022 - 06.2022

Volunteer

Brunette Machinery Company
07.2021 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

Fleetwood Park Secondary School
Bella Gill