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Dawn Williams

Port Elgin

Summary


Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Salesperson

Well In Hand
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
  • Engaged in continuous learning through online courses and workshops
  • Organized and hosted Professional Wellness Speakers Series

Secondary School Teacher

Bluewater District School Board
10.1992 - 06.2018
  • Taught Co-op Education, Geography and Civics
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
  • Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
  • Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.

Owner, Instructor, Guide

Huron Kayak Adventures
01.1985 - 09.1992
  • Developed and delivered kayak instruction to individuals and groups
  • Developed and delivered guided sea kayak trips ranging from one to seven days
  • Managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Certified Ski Instructor

Horseshoe Valley Resort
12.1986 - 03.1990
  • Created and implemented innovative strategies to engage clients to learn how to ski
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
  • Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.

Import Sales

Self Employed
01.1983 - 09.1985
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

Intern

Town of Chesley
04.1983 - 08.1983
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.

Graduate Research Student

University of Guelph, Ontario
01.1981 - 03.1983
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Supported research and development efforts to create new products, equipment, and processes.


Summer Intern

Bruce County Planning Department
04.1982 - 08.1982

Create an Information base for the Bruce County Planning Department

Library Assistant

University of Guelph
01.1979 - 03.1981

Education

Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education

University of Toronto
Toronto, None
01-1992

Master of Science - Planning And Development

University of Guelph
Guelph, None
01-1983

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And International Development

University of Guelph
Guelph, None
01-1981

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Computer skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Self Motivation

Languages

Portuguese
Limited Working

Timeline

Salesperson

Well In Hand
06.2018 - 03.2020

Secondary School Teacher

Bluewater District School Board
10.1992 - 06.2018

Certified Ski Instructor

Horseshoe Valley Resort
12.1986 - 03.1990

Owner, Instructor, Guide

Huron Kayak Adventures
01.1985 - 09.1992

Intern

Town of Chesley
04.1983 - 08.1983

Import Sales

Self Employed
01.1983 - 09.1985

Summer Intern

Bruce County Planning Department
04.1982 - 08.1982

Graduate Research Student

University of Guelph, Ontario
01.1981 - 03.1983

Library Assistant

University of Guelph
01.1979 - 03.1981

Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education

University of Toronto

Master of Science - Planning And Development

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And International Development

University of Guelph
Dawn Williams