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Gloria Jacob

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Dedicated to delivering excellent customer experiences, I thrive in fast-paced, demanding environments. Fluent in both English and French, I ensure seamless communication. Drawing from my childcare experience, I bring compassion and responsibility to all tasks. Skilled at fostering teamwork, I embody punctuality, honesty, and reliability. With autonomy and a kind, organized approach, I'm committed to being a dependable team player.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Employee

Canada Revenue Agency
05.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated the building's preparation to the transitional hybrid working phase
  • Prepared and equipped office and cubicle work spaces
  • Secured and delivered mail
  • Installed I.T equipment
  • Completed office administration tasks
  • Prepared sign-in sheets
  • Provided technical assistance when needed while utilizing computer software programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Adhered strictly to confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive material
  • Used various software programs for efficient document creation or editing purposes
  • Gained a greater understanding of Canada Revenue Agency's objectives

Sales Associate

Marshalls & Homesense
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Greeted customers warmly and offered assistance
  • Helped customers find and select products
  • Performed cleaning tasks, keeping the store neat and organized
  • Operated cash register and POS to handle purchases, refunds, and exchanges for customers
  • Organized merchandise displays to promote higher levels of customer engagement
  • Assisted customers with product selection to ensure customer satisfaction
  • Tagged new merchandise for sale and updated signs
  • Assisted with training and mentoring new team members.

Summer Camp Counselor

Canterbury Community Association (CCA)
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Monitored campers on campgrounds and in parks
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues to create fun-filled experiences for campers
  • Interacted with staff and supervisors to communicate and resolve camper needs and conflicts
  • Provided guidance and instruction to ensure safety of all participants
  • Conducted first aid procedures to handle camper injuries and illnesses
  • Assisted in the development of weekly schedules and daily activity plans.

Sales Associate

Garage and Dynamite
11.2019 - 07.2021
  • Greeted and escorted customers to product racks and shelves to assist with finding merchandise
  • Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts
  • Accurately received, ticketed, and stocked merchandise
  • Marked clearance products with updated price tags
  • Promoted positive customer relations through friendly interactions with shoppers both in person or over the phone
  • Operated cash register and POS to handle purchases, refunds, and exchanges for customers
  • Used knowledge of company products to recommend merchandise to customers.

Co-Op Student

FOCUS Health Co-op Program
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Ensured impeccable cleanliness of medical equipment and tools within a hospital setting, adhering to stringent sanitation standards and protocols
  • Provided invaluable assistance during patient demonstrations, aiding healthcare professionals in effectively communicating procedures and exercises to patients
  • Conducted regular patient rounds, delivering essential post-partum care by providing towels and other room essentials to ensure comfort and support.

Studio Associate

SPLAT Children's Art Studio
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • Entertain and watch over kids throughout the time they are at the store doing crafts and playing
  • Clean all materials used for the day
  • Performed cleaning tasks, keeping store neat and organized
  • Maintained a safe, clean, and fun environment for the children to explore their creativity
  • Cleaned and sanitized childcare toys, keeping play areas hygienic and free of harmful objects
  • Encouraged children to be independent and think creatively.

Hostess

East Side Mario's
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Answered phone calls to take reservations and address guest questions and concerns
  • Greeted customers and provided them with menus
  • Assisted in seating guests and managing the wait list
  • Managed telephone and internet take-out orders
  • Organized reservations and special events
  • Stocked service areas with supplies to deliver faster service to guests
  • Helped bus tables and ran food to patrons during high-volume periods.

Camp Counselor in Training

RA Centre
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Developed and facilitated activities for summer camp participants
  • Ensured that camp participants had a great experience
  • Monitored participants' safety in the swimming pool and on camp grounds
  • Displayed enthusiasm and commitment towards providing a fun learning experience for the kids
  • Adapted quickly to changing schedules and expectations while working as part of a team
  • Demonstrated excellent communication abilities while resolving conflicts between campers in a professional manner
  • Remained calm in emergencies and stressful situations.

Soccer Referee

Eastern Ontario Soccer Association
04.2018 - 07.2018
  • Ensured orderly conclusion of soccer games by managing expectations from players, coaches and parents
  • Facilitated resolution of issues between teams
  • Completed game sheets and provided feedback to coaches and players
  • Interacted with players and coaches to support safe and fair game environment
  • Regularly monitored game play and enforced rules and regulations
  • Kept track of event times, starting, and stopping play when necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

University of Ottawa
06.2025

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire Catholique Franco-Cité
01.2021

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Administrative Support
  • Bilingual in English and French
  • Adaptability
  • Effective Communication

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer, Ottawa, Ontario, Ottawa Food Bank, 08/2017 - 09/2017, Sorted food donations and placed them in boxes to be sent to local shelters
  • Summer Program for Children Volunteer, Ottawa, Ontario, Sawmill Creek Community Centre, 06/2017 - 07/2017, Helped organize activities to prepare kids for kindergarten., Prepared snacks and drinks for the participants.

Timeline

Student Employee

Canada Revenue Agency
05.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

Marshalls & Homesense
10.2021 - 05.2022

Summer Camp Counselor

Canterbury Community Association (CCA)
07.2021 - 09.2021

Sales Associate

Garage and Dynamite
11.2019 - 07.2021

Co-Op Student

FOCUS Health Co-op Program
08.2019 - 01.2020

Studio Associate

SPLAT Children's Art Studio
02.2019 - 09.2019

Hostess

East Side Mario's
07.2018 - 01.2019

Camp Counselor in Training

RA Centre
06.2018 - 08.2018

Soccer Referee

Eastern Ontario Soccer Association
04.2018 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

University of Ottawa

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire Catholique Franco-Cité
Gloria Jacob