Overview
Work History
Education
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Heather Hunter

Amaranth,ON

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Placement Student

CMHA Peel Dufferin, Recovery West
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Supported facilitation of peer groups, creating a safe and inclusive environment for members to connect and share experiences
  • Built strong rapport and trust with members, actively listening to their experiences and supporting them in their recovery journeys
  • Demonstrated a calm and empathetic approach to crisis situations, helping members manage immediate challenges while maintaining safety of all members

Pool Maintenance Technician

Self Employed
04.2022 - Current
  • Communicated weekly with roster of 15 clients to provide status updates on pool maintenance, ensuring complete customer satisfaction
  • Managed comprehensive invoicing processes, including detailed hand-written invoices, maintaining accuracy and transparency for clients
  • Cultivated strong client relationships through dependable service and proactive communication, fostering trust and long-term loyalty

Beverage Cart Attendant

Shelburne Golf & Country Club
08.2022 - 10.2024
  • Monitored golf course for misconduct and enforced golf course etiquette and safety rules when required
  • Established rapport with regular customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business through personalized service
  • Managed closing duties by restocking items on cart and reconciling cash drawer

Customer Service Representative

Service Ontario
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information

Pool Maintenance Technician

D&D Pools & Spas
04.2019 - 10.2021
  • Managed travel and service time effectively, personally attending to over 35 maintenance customers per week
  • Met with team prior to each shift to deliver updates on scheduling, product inventory, client affairs and address staff concerns
  • Regularly conducted 'pool schools' teaching first time pool owners all they need to know about the systems, technology, and maintenance for their specific pool

Cashier

Foodland
04.2015 - 05.2020
  • Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, cleaning protocols, OLG lottery, and customer services
  • Designed and directed first ever store wide secret Santa for all employees, resulting in higher morale during the busy holiday season and teamwork between departments

KITCHEN VOLUNTEER

Shelburne Legion
09.2013 - 12.2016
  • Volunteered at Bi-Weekly wing nights, serving, taking orders, preparing food, and cleaning
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
  • Communicated with all team members to create a positive, fun and welcoming volunteer environment

OUTDOOR ICE RINK SUPERVISOR

City of Ottawa
12.2018 - 02.2020
  • Resolved guest concerns or complaints and kept supervisors informed of escalating situations
  • Assisted weaker skaters with their skating techniques, to help them build confidence on the ice
  • Monitored rink to verify visitors and personnel adherence to rules and safety procedures to protect customers and reduce liability risks

Education

Graduate Certificate - Addictions and Mental Health

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts Honours - Psychology, Concentration in Forensic Psychology

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
12.2021

Skills

  • Client Relations
  • Problem Solving
  • Task Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Standard First Aid & CPR
  • Smart Serve Certificate (e17042638733RS)
  • ASSIST Training

Timeline

Placement Student

CMHA Peel Dufferin, Recovery West
01.2024 - 04.2024

Beverage Cart Attendant

Shelburne Golf & Country Club
08.2022 - 10.2024

Pool Maintenance Technician

Self Employed
04.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Service Ontario
10.2021 - 02.2022

Pool Maintenance Technician

D&D Pools & Spas
04.2019 - 10.2021

OUTDOOR ICE RINK SUPERVISOR

City of Ottawa
12.2018 - 02.2020

Cashier

Foodland
04.2015 - 05.2020

KITCHEN VOLUNTEER

Shelburne Legion
09.2013 - 12.2016

Graduate Certificate - Addictions and Mental Health

Algonquin College

Bachelor of Arts Honours - Psychology, Concentration in Forensic Psychology

Carleton University
Heather Hunter