Gareema Virk
Burnaby,BC
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Analyst/Admin Assistant
Vancouver Coastal Health
03.2022 - Current
- Organized teams and resources to optimize timely deliverables
- Coordinated with other supervisors and combined group efforts to meet project goals
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings for directors and managers
- Participated in regular meeting with management to assess and address issues to identify solutions and improvement
- Prepared correspondence, reports, and other documents
Contact Tracing Aide
Fraser Health Authority
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Contacted COVID-19 positive individuals to collect information regarding their symptoms, close contacts, and capacity to spread the virus
- Provided cases and contacts appropriate isolation instructions dependent on vaccination status
- Maintained patient records and thoroughly charted information in PARIS, Panorama, and ImmsBC
- Appointed as lead of a specialized team focused on community and workplace transmission
Server
Arms Reach Bistro
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Seated and served guests in a fast-paced environment while managing time for an optimal guest experience
- Maintained the bistro floor with efficient table set up, serving dishes, and transition between day and evening dining
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies
- Prepared both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for patrons
- Demonstrated knowledge of wines by origin, type, flavor profile, and pairings with food items on the menu
Server
Tap & Barrel
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided exceptional customer service to a high volume of daily guests
- Answered guest questions regarding the menu, food and drink preparation, recipe ingredients, and allergens
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner
Server
The Taphouse
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Demonstrated hospitality and built a rapport with guests
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently
- Leveraged beer knowledge to make recommendations
- Assisted in the training of new hosts and servers
Children and Youth 1:1 Support Worker
Strive Living Society
2017 - 2019
- Maintained a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment to aid in personal development
- Offered key emotional support to special needs children and youth
- Provided behavioural intervention and personal care based on the client’s care plan
- Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas
- Applied clinical and behavioural knowledge to maintain safety during crises moments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langley, BC04-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC01.2018
Skills
- High-Volume Dining
- Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
- Engaging Personality
- Customer Service
- Liquor, Wine, and Food Service
- MS Office, PARIS, Panorama, and ImmsBC
- Project Management
- Clerical Support
- Meeting Planning
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Serving It Right, 2018
- The Mandt System, 2018
Timeline
Analyst/Admin Assistant
Vancouver Coastal Health
03.2022 - Current
Contact Tracing Aide
Fraser Health Authority
10.2020 - 03.2022
Server
Tap & Barrel
05.2020 - 09.2020
Server
Arms Reach Bistro
06.2019 - 10.2020
Server
The Taphouse
04.2018 - 03.2020
Children and Youth 1:1 Support Worker
Strive Living Society
2017 - 2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Simon Fraser University