Dan Chu
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in customer service, appointment coordination, and retail operations. Bilingual in English and Vietnamese, enhancing communication and problem-solving in diverse settings. Proven ability to work collaboratively and manage detailed tasks, contributing to team success and customer satisfaction. Aspires to leverage skills in community relations and organizational support in a growing company.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Meditation Branch Assistant
Kadampa Meditation Centre
Ottawa, Canada
01.2026 - 04.2026
- 30 hours
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of meditation spaces and communal areas.
- Resolved customer account inquiries and service requests, ensuring satisfaction and timely support.
- Improved customer service interactions by collaborating effectively with colleagues, fostering a positive experience.
Product Demonstrator
Orleans Fruit Farm
Ottawa, Canada
10.2020 - 10.2020
- 16 hours
- Increased customer interest and promoted sales by effectively demonstrating products and organizing displays at Orleans Fruit Farm.
- Explained product specifications in detail to potential buyers, addressing their concerns and queries.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and improve event execution.
Cart Attendant
Canadian Tire
Ottawa, Canada
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Collected and organized shopping carts to maintain cleanliness and accessibility in parking lot.
- Delivered friendly and helpful customer service during interactions with shoppers.
- Enhanced customer shopping experiences by providing product assistance and helping customers load purchases at Canadian Tire.
Salon Receptionist
Tropical Nails
Ottawa, Canada
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Greeted clients warmly, managing appointment scheduling to optimize service flow.
- Managed appointment scheduling to optimize service flow and client satisfaction at Tropical Nails.
- Operated cash register efficiently, processing payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card, or automatic debit to ensure smooth transactions.
Education
Bachelors of Social Sciences in Interdisciplinary Studies - Human Development & Criminology
University of Ottawa
Ottawa06-2026
Skills
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Conflict de-escalation
- Interpersonal communication
- Multicultural competence
- Software programs (SPSS, R)
- Operational systems (Excel, Outlook)
- Bilingual Language Skills
Accomplishments
- Honour roll student (2019-2021)
- uOttawa Merit Scholarship (2025-2026)
- uOttawa Co-curricular Record Certificate (2026)
Extracurricular Activities
Kumon - A program that helps students improve mathematical ability (2015 - 2019)
Hobbies and Interests
- Martial Arts
- Travelling
- Hiking
Volunteer Positions
- Product Demonstrator, Orleans Fruit Farm
- Meditation Branch Assistant, Kadampa Meditation Centre
Timeline
Meditation Branch Assistant
Kadampa Meditation Centre
01.2026 - 04.2026
Cart Attendant
Canadian Tire
06.2021 - 08.2021
Salon Receptionist
Tropical Nails
12.2020 - 06.2021
Product Demonstrator
Orleans Fruit Farm
10.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelors of Social Sciences in Interdisciplinary Studies - Human Development & Criminology
University of Ottawa