Jacob Depew
St Margaret's Bay,NS
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a diverse background ranging from estate management for Tracey Kennedy to customer-focused roles at Kennedy Schofield Lutz Lawyers and Albert's Wharf Gallery. Excelled in environments requiring excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Proven track record in improving customer satisfaction and efficiently managing stock and sales processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist and Runner
Kennedy Schofield Lutz Lawyers
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Tracked and hand-delivered confidential, time-sensitive packages to other law firms and businesses.
Sales Representative
Albert's Wharf Gallery
05.2022 - 09.2024
- I worked as a sales representative at a fine art gallery selling watercolor and acrylic originals and prints to tourists and local visitors to Peggy's Cove.
- This position required knowledge of the artistic process, and an ability to match the costumer with the best piece for their home.
- I was able to learn different sales trends for different types of costumers based on demographic.
- The position also required that I sell to people for whom english was not their first language.
Odd Jobs as Required
Tracey Kennedy (Casual)
03.2024 - 01.2025
- This position required that I assist with cleaning out two houses that were part of estates.
- I assisted the Executor with garbage removal, selling items on social media, running estate sales, landscaping and lawn maintenance.
- This position required that I would load a truck, drive it to a dump or recycling plant, and unload the truck upon arrival.
- Required me to hire people to assist me as needed and supervise them while on the job.
- This job required basic handyman skills such as tearing out carpet and flooring, breaking down old furniture for recycling and some demolition.
Stock Assembly
Albert's Wharf Gallery
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- The position required that I track the amount of stock required and assemble as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Economics & Philosophy
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS04-2025
High School Diploma -
Bay View High School
Tantallon, NS06-2024
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Mature
- Dependable and responsible
- Calm under pressure
Timeline
Odd Jobs as Required
Tracey Kennedy (Casual)
03.2024 - 01.2025
Receptionist and Runner
Kennedy Schofield Lutz Lawyers
02.2024 - 09.2024
Sales Representative
Albert's Wharf Gallery
05.2022 - 09.2024
Stock Assembly
Albert's Wharf Gallery
06.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Economics & Philosophy
Dalhousie University
High School Diploma -
Bay View High School
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