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Jorja Spear

Ottawa,Canada

Summary

I excel in fast-paced environments as a dedicated and driven criminology student at the University of Ottawa. Renowned for my responsible and mature approach, I possess strong organizational skills to efficiently handle tasks like stocking shelves, conducting inventory, and delivering exceptional customer service. Moreover, I am proficient in utilizing various technologies, including debit machines and registers. I am a diligent individual with part-time work experience and a comprehensive understanding of core subjects. My meticulous nature, attention to detail, and excellent observational, organizational, and communication skills make me a valuable asset.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Student By-Law Officer

City of Brampton
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Also worked here May 2023-August 2023
  • Enforcing the City of Brampton’s Grass and weed Cutting By-Law 166-2011 and the Refuse and Dumping By-law 381-2005
  • Issued notices of violation for excessive growth/weeds and refuse
  • Issued AMPS tickets
  • Organized and oversaw property cleanups
  • Efficient communication in person and over the phone with the public
  • Deescalated high stress situation with the public-whether it be a complainant or an owner of a property
  • Completed a defensive driving course that allowed me to drive a company car in the City of Brampton
  • Experienced with the GIS and AMANDA computer programs
  • Administrative duties; uploading photos to files, adding notes, filling out and sending registered mail

Dispatcher

Dufferin Aggregates
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Weighing trucks in and out at the scale house (at the Milton and Acton quarry locations)
  • Directing them on where they would be taking their load
  • Printing out tickets with their correct weight and destination on them using a program called APEX
  • Completed cash sales using debit machine
  • Printed out end of day reports
  • Experienced with Microsoft programs
  • Communicated and directed truck drivers to the correct scale to be weighed in or out
  • Effectively managed mistakes with materials/loads, computer errors, and frustrated customers

Cashier

Foodland Grocery Store
10.2017 - 08.2021
  • Customer service; polite and friendly towards, greeted customers during Covid-19
  • Effective at scanning out items and completing cash/debit transactions
  • Effective at handling customer service complaints
  • Trained and eligible to sell lottery tickets
  • Handled early morning opening shifts of the store; handled cash and set up the tills for the day
  • Stocked shelves, replaced empty items on shelves with the backstock, helped unload skids of product, and faced shelves
  • Switched over sale tags every week

Timekeeper for Hockey League

10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Managed the time clock; focused on game details
  • Recorded scores, times play was stopped, and penalties

Soccer Ref

HEADS
06.2017 - 06.2017
  • Time management of the games recorded scores
  • Dealt with large groups of young kids and parents

Education

High School - French immersion

Erin District High School

Criminology Program -

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
10.2024

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Positive attitude
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Cash handling
  • Cash register operation
  • Team collaboration
  • Merchandise restocking
  • Data entry
  • Problem-solving

Volunteer Experience

  • St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Server/Cleaner, 2014-2019, Serving/clearing tables/dishwashing at fundraising dinners.
  • St. Andrew’s, Teacher Helper, 2019, Assisted in Sunday school class.
  • Cats Anonymous, Volunteer, 2015-2016, Cleaning, feeding, and caring for animals.

References

Available upon request

Languages

French
Limited Working

Timeline

Student By-Law Officer

City of Brampton
05.2024 - 08.2024

Dispatcher

Dufferin Aggregates
05.2022 - 08.2022

Cashier

Foodland Grocery Store
10.2017 - 08.2021

Timekeeper for Hockey League

10.2017 - 03.2018

Soccer Ref

HEADS
06.2017 - 06.2017

High School - French immersion

Erin District High School

Criminology Program -

University of Ottawa
Jorja Spear