Harshdeep Singh
St. Catharines,ON
Summary
Motivated second-year Public Health student seeking a co-op opportunity. Armed with a robust foundation in health sciences, epidemiology, and policy, I bring analytical skills and a passion for community well-being. Eager to apply classroom knowledge in a practical setting, contribute to public health initiatives, and learn from a dynamic team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lumber Associate
Home Depot
Niagara Falls, Canada
05.2023 - Current
- Provided friendly and knowledgeable insight concerning products, operated the cash register, and maintained general tidiness of store
- Operated forklift, reach lift with focus on precision and safety to load and unload the materials
- Demonstrated highest level of ethical conduct when dealing with customers, team members and management
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Food Handler
Lazeez Shawarma
St. Catharines, Canada
10.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong organization skills through maintaining various cooking equipment and food items
- Followed food health and safety regulations and kept the workplace clean and tidy
- Performed additional duties such as handling transactions, washing dishes and preparing food
- Reduced storage cost by 50%, identifying error on manufacturing and expiry date
- Assessed product labels to ensure adherence to food labelling regulations, coordinating with Packaging team on defects identification.
Cashier
Arora pharmaceuticals
Pehowa, India
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Coordinated with 70+ clinic visitors over 1 week, delivering prescribed medication to patients; assessed authenticity of drug prescriptions, preventing misuse of medicines by 85%
- Studied medication records of 25 patients to document reference points for new prescriptions focused on evaluating generic equivalents: interviewed 50+ pharmacy owners, determining causes of insurance claim denials
- Followed food health and safety regulations and kept the workplace clean and tidy.
Manager
Dhillon Pesticides
Pehowa, India
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Interacted with 20+ customers, responding to requests and concerns in a resourceful manner; explained 10+ product features and warranty agreements, ensuring reserves of products for online orders
- Collaborated with 10+ growers on crop scouting, inspecting fields for pest infestations; facilitated use of organic pesticides across 5 farms, protecting 70% crop produce
- Received payments by check, credit cards, vouchers and automatic debits in 7-member team; operated cash registers including returns and exchanges to populate quarterly budget.
Sales Executive
Richlook
Pehowa, India
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed market research via interviews, focus groups and surveys across 20 target customers, across 2 locations; presented analysis to product teams to aid 2 launches
- Led to increase in sales by 50% and market penetration by 3%; achieved high level of customer satisfaction through implementation of intensive communication and customer centric strategies
- Conducted organizational and remuneration redesigns and identified operational bottlenecks, boosting productivity by 25%; collaborated with cross functional team of 35 to implement strategic planning guidelines.
Education
Honors Bachelor of Public Health, Co-op -
Brock University
01.2024
Skills
- Effective Time Management: Optimize productivity through organization
- Quick Problem Solving: Implement effective problem-solving strategies
- Outstanding Customer Service: Communicate and interact professionally
- Adaptability to Fast-Paced Environments: Swiftly adjust to changing circumstances
- Technical Skills in Food Service: Prepare and handle food Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Lumber Associate
Home Depot
05.2023 - Current
Food Handler
Lazeez Shawarma
10.2022 - Current
Cashier
Arora pharmaceuticals
05.2022 - 07.2022
Sales Executive
Richlook
01.2021 - 07.2021
Manager
Dhillon Pesticides
07.2020 - 05.2022
Honors Bachelor of Public Health, Co-op -
Brock University