Jacob Ainscough
Vancouver
Summary
Fashion retail associate with 3 years experience in Vintage clothing and a certificate in fashion merchandising from VCC. Firsthand and in depth knowledge of fashion and footwear brands such as Dr. Martens, Red Wing, Adidas, Canada West boots, Etc. Adept in styling, Item display and merchandising, inventory management, friendly and welcoming customer service, and always bringing a positive upbeat attitude to the workplace.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Mintage
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and in store purchases.
- Maintained clean sales floor and proper presentation of merchandise.
- Arranged attractive merchandise displays to drive sales.
- Maintained social media presence of store through daily posts.
Personal Care Attendant
06.2023 - Current
- Attend to daily care needs of my employer who has a disability
- Assist in personal hygiene and care
- Prepare meals and coffee
- Maintain cleanliness of house and wheelchair
- Assisting in professional communications such as emails, texts, phone and zoom calls
- Assist in academic duties such as marking papers
- Assist both professional and doctors appointments
Customer Service at Peak Seasons
Flower Factory
06.2018 - Current
- Provided pickup service for peak seasons such as mother's day.
- Provided set up and take down for events such as weddings.
- Prep flowers for arrangements.
- Maintained workspace cleanliness.
Host
Meet On Main
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments.
- Advised customers about special offerings and menu items.
- Cross-trained to handle different restaurant roles, including bar, and serving.
Peer Coach
East Side Boxing
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided one on one assistance with clients in aspects of training and boxing technique.
- Maintained clean gym space.
- Introduced games and drills, which helped clients to better develop skill levels.
- Led group classes and circuit workouts.
Education
Certificate - Fashion Merchandising
VCC
Vancouver, BC01.2022
High School Diploma -
Britannia Secondary School
Vancouver, BC06.2019
Skills
- Outgoing and friendly personality
- Excellent work ethic
- Opening and closing duties
- Excellent communication skills
- Active listener
- Strong Organizational skills
- Attuned to customer needs
- Styling
- Merchandising and Display
- Brand awareness
Languages
English
Hobbies and accomplishments
- I have completed 12 half and 4 full marathons
- Experienced in running live music events and promotion
- Member of 2 bands one playing bass and one on vocals
- Screen Printing patches and t shirts
- Studying the esoteric and spiritual realms
- History
- Music, shows and concerts
- Weight lifting
- Travel
- Hiking
References
- Colin Philips, 647-980-1738, Care Attendant Employer
- Candice Legere, 604-781-2543, Manager at Mintage
- Gloria Cheung, 604-871-1008, Owner of Flower Factory
- Leigh Carter, 604-787-3780, Coordinator at East Side Boxing
- Trevor stokes, 604-506-9131, Coordinator at Street Front Alternate School
- Sebastian flynn, 778-984-5737, Owner of Glory Days
Timeline
Personal Care Attendant
06.2023 - Current
Host
Meet On Main
09.2022 - 10.2023
Retail Sales Associate
Mintage
12.2019 - 11.2022
Peer Coach
East Side Boxing
06.2019 - 09.2019
Customer Service at Peak Seasons
Flower Factory
06.2018 - Current
Certificate - Fashion Merchandising
VCC
High School Diploma -
Britannia Secondary School
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