Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Coordinator
Ditidaht Treaty
Port Alberni, British Columbia
11.2019 - Current
Prepared Treaty office for the following Chief and Council meetings, emergency meetings (e.g., funerals).
Scheduled meetings, such as smudging, were organized.
set up meetings for elders (e.g. luncheons and loonie twoonies)
scheduled meetings for staff interviews
arranged delivery of merchandise for and aided the Dtidaht Store staff with loading the delivery vehicles
Assisted the Ditidaht Community Services and Ditidaht First Nation (DFN)members with regard to Patient Travel
Assisted DFN members and Administration staff with updating their mailing addresses
Courtesy Clerk
Canada Safeway
Victoria, British Columbia
07.2012 - 04.2013
Stocked shelves with merchandise, rotated products, and removed expired items.
Followed proper food safety procedures when stocking refrigerated items.
Verified that prices on shelf tags matched those listed on computer system.
Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous at all times.
Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
Organized backroom areas for efficient storage of merchandise.
Inventory Clerk
Western Inventory Services
Nanaimo, British Columbia
06.2008 - 07.2012
Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing stock items.
Utilized barcode scanners for a variety of tasks related to stocking activities.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations in accordance with OSHA standards.
Used critical thinking and data analysis to continually improve inventory strategies.
Supported management and other team members during physical inventory planning activities.
Customer Service Representative
Nanaimo Bottle Depot
Nanaimo, British Columbia
07.2006 - 12.2007
Provided exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
Maintained a high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
worked as cashier
performed general warehouse work
drove 5 ton truck to transport merchandise
managed warehouse crew and truck staff
resolved conflict issues with staff
Office Clerk Interim Store Manager
Ditidaht First Nation
Malachan Indian Reserve # 11, British Columbia
04.1996 - 06.1998
Processed incoming and outgoing mail daily.
Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
Ensured compliance with company policies regarding record keeping procedures.
Provided administrative support such as typing documents, filing paperwork, photocopying, scanning documents, and faxing documents.
Performed basic bookkeeping tasks such as entering data into accounting software programs like QuickBooks or Sage 50 Accounting System.
Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
Greeted customers, answered inquiries, and directed them to the appropriate department.
Received payments from customers via cash or credit card transactions.
worked with auditors at the band office and DFN Visitors Centre
Maintained records of employee attendance and leave balances.
resolved conflicts with store staff
Telecommunications Technician
CP Telecommunications
Vancouver, British Columbia
12.1980 - 05.1993
Resolved customer complaints regarding telephone service or technical issues.
Replaced faulty components in telecommunications systems as needed.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations regarding installation and maintenance of telecom equipment.
Installed and maintained telecommunications systems, including routers, switches, and related hardware.
Performed regular maintenance checks on telecom equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Created detailed documentation of all installed and configured telecommunications systems.
Assisted with training users in the use of various telecommunication devices and applications.
Troubleshot network issues to identify root causes of problems.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving telecommunications systems malfunctions or outages.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - First Nations And Indigenous Studies
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
06-2006
Diploma - Arts And Sciences
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
06-2004
Diploma - Individually Selected Studies
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
04-2003
Certificate - Electronics Technician Program
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
08-1980
Skills
Community Engagement : with DFN administration and members
External Engagement : with other First Nations of NTC
Crisis communication , often times I assisted DFN members with transportation and disability issues
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Communications Coordinator
Ditidaht Treaty
11.2019 - Current
Courtesy Clerk
Canada Safeway
07.2012 - 04.2013
Inventory Clerk
Western Inventory Services
06.2008 - 07.2012
Customer Service Representative
Nanaimo Bottle Depot
07.2006 - 12.2007
Office Clerk Interim Store Manager
Ditidaht First Nation
04.1996 - 06.1998
Telecommunications Technician
CP Telecommunications
12.1980 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Arts - First Nations And Indigenous Studies