Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Availability
Accomplishments
Work Preference
Software
Interests
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Billy Amberson

Billy Amberson

Regina,SK

Summary

I am a fast learner and adaptable problem solver with experience in a wide variety of positions requiring time management, responsibility, and teamwork. I am interested in understanding the needs of customers and team mates and collaborating to create marketing strategies to meet those needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales Associate

LMP Teaching Connections
11.2016 - 11.2020
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays and on-site environmental marketing atmospherics that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customers to better uncover individual needs, answer customer questions about products and services, help locate merchandise, and promote key items.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.


Laborer

Prestige Interiors
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
  • Mitigated potential hazards with thorough site cleanup efforts at the end of each workday.

Teaching Assistant

University of Regina
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them refine their writing skills and comprehension.
  • Facilitated small group discussions to enhance students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Page

Regina Public Library, Central Branch
04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Maintained an orderly and welcoming environment through regular shelf-reading and straightening of materials.
  • Actively participated in staff meetings and training sessions to continually improve knowledge of best practices in library services.
  • Interacted professionally with diverse populations while addressing their unique needs in a respectful manner.
  • Facilitated interlibrary loan requests, expanding resource accessibility for patrons beyond local collections.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by answering basic reference questions and guiding patrons to appropriate resources.
  • Aided in circulation tasks such as checking-in, checking-out, and renewing materials, ensuring efficient service for all patrons.

In-Home Support Worker

Saskatchewan Foster Families Association
11.2015 - 04.2016
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Served as a positive role model for young children by modeling appropriate language usage, manners, and conflict resolution methods and promoted good behavior by using positive reinforcement techniques, such as praise and rewards.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Utilized time-management skills to balance childcare responsibilities alongside light housekeeping duties as needed.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.

Education

Bachelor in Business Administration - Marketing

University of Regina, Regina
09.2023 - 04.2026

Certificate of Business Marketing - Marketing

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina
09.2021 - 04.2023

RCM Grade 8 in Cello Performance -

Conservatory of Performing Arts
05.2016

Skills

  • Customer Service

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Time Management

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Listening Skills

  • Verbal/written communication

  • Stocking and Receiving

  • Store Opening and Closing

  • Sales expertise

  • Customer Needs Assessment

  • POS System Operation

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Maintaining safe environment

  • Child safety expertise

  • Willingness to learn

  • Attention to Detail

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Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Design - Responsible for creative design and environmental marketing for convention booth.
  • Involved in a local Church Assembly, leading music and managing simple sound system.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Software

All Microsoft Office Applications

Interests

Art

Music

Strategic Marketing

Theology

Economics

Politics

History

Game Design

Storytelling

Timeline

Teaching Assistant - University of Regina
01.2025 - 04.2025
University of Regina - Bachelor in Business Administration, Marketing
09.2023 - 04.2026
Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Certificate of Business Marketing, Marketing
09.2021 - 04.2023
Laborer - Prestige Interiors
01.2020 - 03.2020
Page - Regina Public Library, Central Branch
04.2019 - 11.2019
Sales Associate - LMP Teaching Connections
11.2016 - 11.2020
In-Home Support Worker - Saskatchewan Foster Families Association
11.2015 - 04.2016
Conservatory of Performing Arts - RCM Grade 8 in Cello Performance,
Billy Amberson