Israa Hassak
Ottawa,ON
Summary
A dedicated and passionate professional committed to nurturing the emotional, social, and academic growth of young children. Known for my collaborative nature, adaptability, and reliability, I am a valuable team player. I possess strong skills in lesson planning, classroom management, and building positive relationships with children and parents. My goal is to create a supportive learning environment and integrate education-based strategies with techniques that promote overall health and wellness for a holistic approach to child development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Program Assistant (Contract)
Children's Village
01.2024 - Current
- Worked closely with Registered Early Childhood Educators to provide enriching group-care environments for children.
- Provided support to children's emotional and physical needs, both one-on-one and within group dynamics.
- Contributed to the planning, delivery, and assessment of developmentally appropriate activities that supported children’s exploration and achievement of developmental goals.
- Develop and encourage positive and secure relationships with children.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team to manage day-to-day activities within the Children's Village program.
- Collaborated effectively with team members, children, and families to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization within the childcare facility.
Sales Associate
Pandora
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Greet and engage every client in a welcoming manner
- Introduce shoppers to multiple categories of product to build brand loyalty, and maximize sales results
- Be aware of current product launches and promotions, support company initiatives
- Display personal accountability in achieving and exceeding sales and KPI targets
- Execute visual refreshes and uphold exceptional cleaning standards
Assistant Manager
Albion Meat Shop
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensuring the following week’s schedule is complete for the employees
- Handled the management of essential email correspondence.
- Coordinated inventory tasks.
- Generated comprehensive daily reports on sales and stock levels.
- Implementing procedures to maintain associate safety.
- Ensuring the needs of the customers
Sales Associate
Hudson’s Bay
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Meticulously handled POS system transactions including credit, cash, exchanges, returns, and refunds to ensure seamless and accurate cash flow
- Informing customers of the benefits of opening the Hudson’s Bay Neo MasterCard and helping them apply for it
- Happily assisting customers in finding their needs to ensure customer satisfaction
- Sanitizing high-touched areas in the fitting room and organizing clothes to be put back on the floor
- Continuously keeping the sales floor clean, organized, and easy to access for all customers
- Clinique Counter
Child Counselor
Canterbury Community Association
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Engaged with youth in recreational, treatment-focused and educational activities to encourage growth and interpersonal skill development.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring, supervising and engaging youth in daily routines and programming.
- Effectively handled multiple tasks while addressing a child's needs.
- Supervised groups of over 15 children.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for the youth.
Sales Associate
Gap Factory
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Helping customers with purchasing their items through the POS system
- Anticipated customer needs and provided them with high-quality services while upholding brand standards and values to ensure customer satisfaction
- Maintained an organized inventory and curated displays of rotating seasonal clothing and accessories
- Gladly guided customers through the process of successfully finding their ideal style
- Stocking clothes twice a week from shipment
Sales Associate
Dollarama
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Working on cash
- Counting money at the end of the night
- Helping customers find their needs
- Ensuring customer communication
- Stocking new shipments on the floor
- Organizing and facing shelves
Co-op
Shoppers Drug Mart, Cosmetics
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Stocking new makeup and skincare products on the shelves
- Assisting customers with what products work best for their needs
- Organizing the shelves to ensure customers can view and access all products
- Scanning and labeling product prices
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood & Youth Studies
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON12.2023
Skills
- Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple probiotics effectively and in a timely manner
- Open-minded, eager to learn, and able to adapt to new situations and conditions
- Focused, alert and dependable
- Teamwork and Collaboration skills
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Certification
- Certified Emergency First Aid, CPR, and AED (Level C) from Canadian Red Cross
- Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Languages
English
Arabic
Certificates
- Certified Emergency First Aid, CPR, and AED (Level C) from Canadian Red Cross
Timeline
Preschool Program Assistant (Contract)
Children's Village
01.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Pandora
11.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Manager
Albion Meat Shop
01.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Hudson’s Bay
09.2021 - 11.2022
Child Counselor
Canterbury Community Association
02.2021 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
Gap Factory
06.2019 - 03.2021
Sales Associate
Dollarama
06.2018 - 12.2018
Co-op
Shoppers Drug Mart, Cosmetics
02.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Childhood & Youth Studies
Carleton University
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