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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
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Grant L. Pifer

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Dedicated and customer-focused professional with a proven track record of utilizing acquired skills to deliver exceptional service and satisfaction. Committed to upholding a strong work ethic, consistently striving to exceed expectations and ensure the utmost client contentment and seeking an opportunity to leverage experience and expertise in order to provide outstanding support and meet the needs of customers effectively.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Joeys Restaurant

Guest Service Team
04.2025 - 08.2025
  • Greeting guest warmly at the door
  • Managing reservations and waitlists
  • Coordinating seating with servers
  • Handling guest inquires or concerns
  • Assisting with takeout orders and sometimes running food and drinks when needed
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Walkway Shovele

Grant Pifer Snow Removal
12.2018 - 12.2024
  • Shoveled walkways in the winter for my neighbors
  • Demonstrated versatility in shoveling various materials for diverse projects, including dirt, gravel, snow, and debris.

Customer Support and Bakery Associate

Costco Wholesale
06.2020 - 09.2024
  • Marketing field by working at the membership desk dealing with customer support and returns
  • Bakery department dealing with wrapping product and baking the desserts that Costco was selling
  • Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
  • Provided support to other departments within the store as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Offered immediate assistance and menu advice to guests, documented orders, and conveyed special requests to baker and assistants.

Catering Staff

Saunders Farm
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Bussing tables and serving food/drinks
  • Provided excellent service under high-pressure situations, ensuring smooth event operations.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspaces, adhering to strict health standards.

College Steps Support Staff for Disabled Students

American International College
01.2018 - 12.2020

Attended classes with Disabled Students

  • To give support with notes when needed
  • Help make sure students pay attention

Assisted with Homework after class

  • Made sure projects were on time
  • Helped with assignments

Played games and helped entertain students in between classes when they were on campus.



Cook

Canadian Tire Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

Co-Op Student

Grounds Cafe
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Shadowed personnel, learning safe and effective operation of systems.
  • Gained hands-on experience in relevant industry practices through internship opportunities, applying learned concepts to real-world scenarios.
  • Increased efficiency in project completion by prioritizing tasks and utilizing effective time management strategies.

Camp Staff

5 Star Camp
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Acted as a positive role model for campers by demonstrating strong work ethic, teamwork, and respect for others at all times.
  • Assisted in the training and orientation of new staff members, ensuring consistent quality across all camp services.
  • Ensured camper safety by closely monitoring activities and enforcing camp rules and guidelines.

Assistant Coach

WOS Club
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
  • Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential.

Education

BBA -

Trent University
Peterborough, ON
01.2026

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Stock replenishment
  • Upselling strategies
  • Social media promotion
  • Marketing support
  • Friendly and outgoing

Accomplishments

  • Bell Capital Cup Champions 2011
  • Eastern Conference Champs West Ottawa Soccer 2016
  • Team Ontario Tryouts for Soccer 2015
  • Soccer Showcase Tournament in Orlando
  • Came third in one of the biggest soccer showcases tournaments in the USA 2020

Hobbies and Interests

  • Soccer
  • Traveling
  • Health and wellness

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/03/02

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Joeys Restaurant

Guest Service Team
04.2025 - 08.2025

Customer Support and Bakery Associate

Costco Wholesale
06.2020 - 09.2024

Catering Staff

Saunders Farm
01.2020 - 12.2020

Camp Staff

5 Star Camp
06.2019 - 08.2019

Co-Op Student

Grounds Cafe
01.2019 - 12.2019

Walkway Shovele

Grant Pifer Snow Removal
12.2018 - 12.2024

College Steps Support Staff for Disabled Students

American International College
01.2018 - 12.2020

Cook

Canadian Tire Center
01.2018 - 01.2020

Assistant Coach

WOS Club
06.2017 - 08.2017

BBA -

Trent University
Grant L. Pifer