Gurleenpreet Kaur Brar
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Advisor
World Financial Group Wfg
Abbotsford, BC
08.2022 - Current
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
- Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
- Analyzed financial needs of clients and developed tailored strategies to meet goals.
- Updated clients on changes in tax laws and other regulations affecting investments.
Hostess/Server
Dennys Restaurant
Abbotsford, BC
02.2019 - Current
- Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Provided patrons with estimated waiting times during peak service hours.
- Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
- Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
- Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, kitchen and to-go stations.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Assisted customers with delivering orders, carrying additional trays and helping dish out items.
Accountant
Stoffers
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
Quality Control Technician
One Degree Organic Foods
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Monitored production output to verify quality standards ahead of dispatch.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
Crew Member
Tim Hortons
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
IELTS Instructor
Blue Scholars
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Proctored IELTS testing to maintain secure testing locations and honest test results.
- Instructed many students in listening, speaking and academic reading and writing.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Prepared progress reports on student growth to present to corporate leadership.
Voluntary Worker
High School
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
- Greeted visitors, answered questions and assisted with individual needs or requests.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC12.2020
High School Diploma -
Dasmesh Public School
Faridkot04.2018
Skills
- Financial Knowledge
- Check Payment Processing
- Price Memorization
- Corrective Actions
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Dining Area Maintenance
- Guest Experience Management
- Table Bussing
- Guest Satisfaction
- Upselling
- Testing Procedures
- Documentation Skills
Certification
Serving It Right
September 2019 to September 2024
Life and Accident and Sickness insurance license
August 2022 to June 2023
Timeline
Accountant
Stoffers
10.2022 - 03.2023
Financial Advisor
World Financial Group Wfg
08.2022 - Current
Quality Control Technician
One Degree Organic Foods
04.2021 - 11.2021
Crew Member
Tim Hortons
02.2021 - 03.2021
Hostess/Server
Dennys Restaurant
02.2019 - Current
IELTS Instructor
Blue Scholars
09.2018 - 11.2018
Voluntary Worker
High School
01.2017 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of The Fraser Valley
High School Diploma -
Dasmesh Public School
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