Hadja Jalloh
Ottawa,ON
Summary
A flexible and goal-driven Legal Assistant student with a passion for fashion. Able to balance school and extracurricular activities effectively. Strong at building good customer and coworker relationships and creating a friendly, inclusive environment. Experienced in helping many customers, suggesting the right products, and keeping accurate records of sales. Dedicated to learning new skills and helping the team succeed.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Footlocker
11.2023 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Sales Associate
Zara (Rideau)
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Food Service Worker
Maison Accueil-Sagesse (Aramark)
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Education
Legal assistant - Law Clerk
La Cité Collégiale
Ottawa, ON04.2025
High School Diploma -
De La Salle
Ottawa, Ontario06.2023
Skills
- Bilingual ( French and English)
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasker
- Adaptable to fast-paced environments
- Good sense of organization
- Customer Service
- POS System Operation
Volunteer Experience
ANIDA Foodbank volunteering, 07/01/21, Sort, package, and distribute food donations, ensuring cleanliness and organization., Collaborate with volunteers for efficient operations and support clients during distribution., Participate in special events and initiatives, promoting the food bank's mission., Follow safety protocols during food handling, maintain inventory records, and communicate with the coordinator., Contribute to a positive environment for clients, attending training sessions and meetings for ongoing engagement.
Extracurricular Activities
Camp Leadership, 10/01/19, A start-of-year camp like this would be held at my school. During these trips, we would go camping and participate in fun activities that would make us bond. In addition, Camp Leadership helped us learn survival skills. Multisport, 10/01/17, 01/01/18, Multisport was a program that the school offered after school hours. We played different types of sport and got certificates for each sport we did well in. Aquatic sports, 09/01/16, 11/01/16, A school program that allowed us to take swimming lessons at a community center for free.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Writing
- Cooking/Baking
- Photography
- Fitness
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Footlocker
11.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Zara (Rideau)
05.2022 - 10.2023
Food Service Worker
Maison Accueil-Sagesse (Aramark)
08.2021 - 05.2022
Legal assistant - Law Clerk
La Cité Collégiale
High School Diploma -
De La Salle