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Overview
Work History
Education
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Gillian Peverill

Summary

Experience in retail environment and customer service. Excellent work ethic and very organized. Have also worked as a supervisor, enjoy learning new things and taking on more responsibilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

South Shore Regional Centre for Education
DJCWA in Liverpool
02.2024 - Current
  • Supervised and engaged children in educational activities to enhance their learning experience.
  • Established positive relationships with students, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce key concepts and skills.
  • Monitored student behavior and guided students to foster their understanding and engagement during lessons.
  • Collaborated with educators to develop inclusive teaching strategies and activities.
  • Created a safe and supportive learning environment that encouraged student participation and growth.

Greenhouse Worker

Indian Garden Farm
Hebbville
06.2024 - 06.2026
  • Assisted in transplanting seedlings into larger containers.
  • Routinely pruned and trimmed plants to promote healthy growth and remove diseases.
  • Adhered to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained.
  • Delivered friendly service and one-on-one assistance to promote positive customer experiences.
  • Cleaned greenhouse area by sweeping and collecting trash to maintain a tidy environment.
  • Also assisted in the market, stocking shelves with produce and waiting on customer when greenhouse slows down for the season.
  • Perform other odd jobs when needed ex. Weeding, mowing, harvesting crops, moving excavator, processing and bagging of cranberries, etc.

Sales Associate

Brady's Home Building Centre
Liverpool
09.2017 - 06.2023

Sales Associate:

  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage sales.
  • Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Assist floor manager with ordering for retail floor. Make sure floor is well stocked with variety of merchandise for customers needs.

Paint Department:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of paint types, faux and decorative finishes, painting tools and adhesives, solvents and caulk to offer customized recommendations for customer projects.
  • Custom color matches
  • Kept department tidy and up to date. Got creative with displays.

Lock Re-keying:

  • Cut new keys and duplicated existing ones by using key cutting machines.
  • Re-key door knobs and deadbolts by using tool or changing pins when necessary.
  • Experience programming key fobs using Duracell program. Attach tablet to vehicles OBD reader and program fobs after cutting.

Flooring/Tile Department:

  • Explained features and advantages of diverse flooring products to assist customers in making informed decisions.
  • Helped customers choose between different flooring types such as cushion, vinyl and laminate.
  • Stayed up to date on latest styles, trends and available flooring brands.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items. Order stock when needed and make decisions on colors, etc. Call suppliers and calculate prices with mark up and freight. Built relationships with vendors/suppliers.

Sobey's

Various Departments
04.2007 - 09.2016

Cash office clerk:

-Perform various tasks on computers using microsoft word,excel, etc. Count up tils, do cash pickups, balance computers. Supervise cashiers and courtesy clerks and help with any problems they may have. Access safes and do brinks pick ups.

Cashier:

-Provide customer service. Give over rides to cashiers requiring them. Use lotto machine. I also took care of cigarette and gift card orders.

Demo:

-Prepared various samples for customers, handing them out and giving product information, encouraging sales.

Produce:

-Assistant manager of produce. Filled produce items, a lot of heavy lifting required. Inspected department, getting rid of produce not meeting our standards. Prepared cut fruit and vegetables. Did ordering for our department.

Deli:

-Started out working in the deli at Sobeys completing tasks such as preparing salads, sandwiches etc. for the canteen, preparing food for the hot case such as chicken, taters, etc. and slicing deli meats for customers.

Housekeeper

White Point Beach Resort
09.2006 - 04.2007

Prepared various rooms/cottages for next guests checking in. Made beds, cleaned bathrooms and floors, restocked towels, etc.

Education

Liverpool Regional High School
2006

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Friendly and patient self demeanour
  • Behavior management & modeling experience
  • Classroom technology & communication device experience

Accomplishments

  • Completion of ASD & Behavioural Intervention course (24+ hours total)
  • Completion of the Shanker Method 101 (Self Reg Professional Learning Series) course (6 hours total)
  • Completion of multiple PD days including topics such as Diabetes, Asthma, Epipen, Book Creator, Bits Board, Proloquo, etc.
  • One year volunteering as a Girl Guide leader. Also at multiple school events including book fair, carnival, etc.
  • Experience as a Learning Center TA (working with multiple children versus just one) assisting the LST and working closely together

References

Gerry Faber- 902-803-0130

Tammy Fralic- 902-354-4929

Anne Langille- 902-354-3245

Timeline

Greenhouse Worker

Indian Garden Farm
06.2024 - 06.2026

Teacher's Assistant

South Shore Regional Centre for Education
02.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Brady's Home Building Centre
09.2017 - 06.2023

Sobey's

Various Departments
04.2007 - 09.2016

Housekeeper

White Point Beach Resort
09.2006 - 04.2007

Liverpool Regional High School
Gillian Peverill