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
St Margaret's Bay
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
Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia
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)
Dartmouth & Indian Harbor
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
French Village, NS
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