Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Languages
Certification
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Blessing Nwaiwu

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Hardworking and driven sales, management and Merchandising expert with over 10 years' experience in Marketing. I am a skilled professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams backed by management expertise.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Supervisor

KFC Fastfood Nigeria Limited
2018 - 2020
  • Supervised staff to confirm that all food and beverage orders were promptly and accurately prepared
  • Identified and addressed customer complaints to promote satisfaction and loyalty
  • Coordinated with kitchen employees and front of house personnel to consistently drive smooth operations
  • Coordinated team members with focus on productivity, efficiency and enhancing customer experience.

Sales Representative

Habitat For Humanity
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Package Handler

Walmart
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated closely with supervisors, providing valuable input on process improvements for more streamlined package handling.
  • Worked quickly to process shipments and meet customer demands
  • Maintained team productivity with well-organized storage, staging and shipment areas.

Merchandiser

Guiness Nigeria Plc
12.2021 - 08.2023
  • Maintained organized merchandising standards with regular cleaning and recovery
  • Adapted tagging, rotating, and product placement methods based on individual retailer requirements
  • Drove sales through effective product placement and memorable visual displays
  • Sampling of Wine and Spirit drinks.
  • Increased brand visibility by designing eye-catching window displays that highlighted new products and seasonal trends.

Housekeeper

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Maintained a spotless environment for guests through diligent daily housekeeping tasks.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation in common areas, contributing to an inviting atmosphere for guests.
  • Worked on cleaning team to service hotels, offices, and other commercial buildings.

Education

High School Diploma -

Okohia Secondary School
Imo State, Nigeria
06.2009

High School Diploma -

Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic,
Port-Harcourt, River State
09.2013

Skills

  • Market Intelligence
  • Market and Competitive analysis
  • Promotional Planning
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Customer Service Best Practices
  • Labor and Food Cost Control
  • Hospitality
  • Team Coordination

Timeline

Sales Representative

Habitat For Humanity
12.2023 - 01.2024

Package Handler

Walmart
10.2023 - 12.2023

Merchandiser

Guiness Nigeria Plc
12.2021 - 08.2023

Housekeeper

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
11.2020 - 10.2021

Restaurant Supervisor

KFC Fastfood Nigeria Limited
2018 - 2020

High School Diploma -

Okohia Secondary School

High School Diploma -

Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic,

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • Certification of Completion WHMIS (AixSafety.com) Canada
  • Certification of Completion (The Ontario Human Right Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)
  • Personal Support Worker Certificate PSW Canada
  • Globally Harmonized WHMIS-LC
  • Worker Health & Safety Awareness -LC
Blessing Nwaiwu