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DEVON MARINAC

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Customer-focused professional dedicated to delivering exceptional service and enhancing customer satisfaction. Proven ability to address concerns effectively through strong interpersonal skills. Committed to driving positive outcomes in customer interactions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

ARTIST AND DESIGNER

Self Employment
Toronto, Canada
09.2022 - Current
  • Produced paintings and drawings that have been sold independently and through numerous galleries
  • Produced designs for logos, posters, albums and commissioned projects
  • Worked independently to meet deadlines
  • Facilitated shipping both nationally and internationally
  • Exhibited work in both solo and group settings at The Run Gallery and James Rottman Fine Art in Toronto and Marc Straus Gallery and Van Der Plas Gallery in New York City

PACKAGING ASSOCIATE

Junction Craft Brewery
Toronto, Ontario
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient product assembly and quality control.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Inspected finished products for defects and ensured compliance with safety standards.
  • Set up jobs for lines and assisted with printing labels and packaging.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.

SALES ASSOCIATE/GALLERY ASSISTANT

Van Der Plas Gallery
NYC, USA
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Company Overview: NYC, NY
  • Acted as a lead sales person in a fine art setting
  • Facilitated sales and transportation of art work both nationally and internationally
  • Orchestrated the set up and takedown of numerous exhibitions
  • Composed press releases and correspondence with artists and patrons
  • NYC, NY

TORONTO CITY HALL GREETER

311 / City of Toronto/ Carraway Safety
Toronto, Canada
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Provided a positive and welcoming disposition to customers/visitors entering the building
  • Positively promote the City of Toronto brand while interacting with customers/visitors in a friendly, welcoming and proactive manner
  • Respond to general inquiries
  • Provided way-finding to services and amenities (both inside & outside the building) with a thorough knowledge of in person services offered within the building and their location
  • Adhered to all 311 and the City of Toronto's policies and procedures

SERVER/BARTENDER

Birroteca at Eataly
Toronto, Canada
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Follows customer service standards and delivers above and beyond bar service and hits sales targets
  • Aptly uses POS system and ensures that retail pricing is up to date
  • Engages guests and develops a long-term customer base
  • Gained Valuable knowledge of Craft Beer styles and methods of brewing

KITCHEN AND WINE-BAR SERVER

Table 21
Toronto, Canada
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Acted as an opening and closing server in a casual fine dining atmosphere
  • Served a myriad of different groups and special events
  • Bussed tables, bartended, and took reservations
  • Expanded my knowledge of food and beverage, especially in the realm of cocktails and wine
  • Developed sales skills such as upselling and describing a varied assortment of daily appetizers and entrée specials

SERVER

Maison Fou
Toronto, Canada
03.2017 - 08.2018
  • Booked reservations, seated guests, took drink and food orders, bussed tables
  • Experienced a variety of service styles, ranging from small walk-in tables to large parties of 25 people
  • Gained advanced knowledge of food and wine

FOOD RUNNER AND EXPEDITOR

The Badali Bar & Cucina
Toronto, Canada
09.2014 - 07.2017
  • Ran food and handled customer service in a 16,000 square foot restaurant that could seat close to five hundred individuals
  • Acted as a serving assistant acquiring excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team work ethic
  • Acted as an Expediter which necessitated performing under numerous pressures with focus, organization, and strong communicative abilities

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - PRINTMAKING AND PUBLICATION

The Ontario College of Art and Design
Toronto
01.2008

Skills

  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Sales expertise
  • Customer service excellence
  • Independent work
  • Team collaboration
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Deadline management
  • Goal setting

Timeline

PACKAGING ASSOCIATE

Junction Craft Brewery
10.2024 - 04.2025

SALES ASSOCIATE/GALLERY ASSISTANT

Van Der Plas Gallery
03.2023 - 09.2023

ARTIST AND DESIGNER

Self Employment
09.2022 - Current

TORONTO CITY HALL GREETER

311 / City of Toronto/ Carraway Safety
01.2022 - 07.2022

SERVER/BARTENDER

Birroteca at Eataly
10.2021 - 01.2022

KITCHEN AND WINE-BAR SERVER

Table 21
09.2018 - 03.2020

SERVER

Maison Fou
03.2017 - 08.2018

FOOD RUNNER AND EXPEDITOR

The Badali Bar & Cucina
09.2014 - 07.2017

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - PRINTMAKING AND PUBLICATION

The Ontario College of Art and Design

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