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Ginger Sedlarova

Burnaby,BC

Summary

I am an aspiring Budtender, hardworking and passionate, who enjoys communicating with people and providing excellent customer service.

and being part of a team.

While I have not worked in the cannabis industry previously, I learn quickly and connect with customers easily, giving them the best possible experience.

A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Visitor Services Representative/Receptionist Administrator

Vancouver Art Gallery
06.2022 - Current
  • Exhibits high energy and professionalism when dealing with gallery patrons and staff.
  • Processes 100-200+ incoming patrons per day
  • Responds to customer requests, offering support and tailored recommendations to address people's needs.
  • Responds proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of exhibitions in order to educate patrons about gallery shows.
  • Delivers prompt service to prioritize customer needs. Processes both cash and card payments quickly and accurately.
  • Resolves customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • At reception, answers approximately 50 incoming phone calls, sends & receives dozens of packages and helps both the public and VAG staff with a variety of daily issues per day.

Artist

Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
  • I am a collage artist, working out of a studio in my Burnaby home. I am passionate about my art, working independently on various series, maintaining momentum as I show in various galleries both in North America and Europe.

Art Director, Designer, Graphic Artist

The Vancouver Sun, The Province
04.1989 - 02.2017
  • Contributed to the paper's creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Enforced a uniform style guide for consistency across sections.
  • Managed workloads of designers, illustrators and other staff to optimize productivity and meet daily deadlines.
  • Worked as a team member across the newsroom to develop concepts and layouts for major series.
  • Presented creative concepts to editors to produce daily front pages that resonated with audiences.
  • Fostered a highly communicative, collaborative team culture on near-constant projects alongside daily news work.

Education

Diploma - Journalism

Langara College
Vancouver, BC
06.1990

Certificate - Painting, Sculpture

Emily Carr University of Art & Design
Vancouver, BC
06.2020

Skills

  • Engaging with customers
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Excellent communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Professional demeanor
  • Organizational skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Languages

German
Limited Working
Czech
Professional Working

Timeline

Visitor Services Representative/Receptionist Administrator

Vancouver Art Gallery
06.2022 - Current

Artist

Self-employed
01.2020 - Current

Art Director, Designer, Graphic Artist

The Vancouver Sun, The Province
04.1989 - 02.2017

Diploma - Journalism

Langara College

Certificate - Painting, Sculpture

Emily Carr University of Art & Design
Ginger Sedlarova