Jamilah Dent
Sarnia,ON
Summary
Friendly and reliable offering unmatched customer service and workplace focus. Quick and accurate in cash and card transactions with excellent multi-tasking aptitude. Patient, with expertise in caring for and assisting people of any age. Energetic individual ensuring a safe, fun and educational environment for all.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess/Server
The Pickle Barrel
05.2023 - Current
- Greeted guests into the building and led them to tables
- Ran food and helped with dessert making
- Assisted with side duties throughout the restaurant when needed
- Cleared, cleaned, and set tables to allow for new guests
- Communicated with guests over the phone and took orders
- Provided exceptional service to guests throughout their meal
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
Sales Associate
Garage Clothing Store
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Resident Care Assistant
North Lambton Lodge
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Greeted guests and family into the building
- Helped guests sign into the building through a kiosk
- Did nose swabbing and testing for COVID-19 for guests, residents and employees
- Cleaning and housekeeping around high-touch surfaces
- Talked to and assisted residents when needed
- Answered calls and delivered messages
Cashier
Foodland Grocery Store
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required
- Checked identification for proof of age for alcohol and tobacco sales
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Trained new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times
Tutor
Math Plus Tutors
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Planned lessons for the allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills
- Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in French, English and Science course materials
- Maintained detailed files and created charts tracking students learning progress
- Created special handouts, study guides and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance
- Prepared lesson plans to meet goals identified in students' individualized study plans
- Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning
Camp Counsellor
Sarnia Valhalla Basketball
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities
- Coordinated, implemented, and evaluated leadership program and related activities to promote beneficial camper outcomes
- Worked with children of varying ages, interests, skills, and developmental levels
- Ran drills and organized and surveyed activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
Waterloo, ON05-2026
High school Diploma -
NORTHERN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Sarnia, ON06.2020
Skills
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Detail-Oriented
- Active Listening
- Knowledge using Laser Therapy, and ICF
- Practice Planning and Management
- Athlete Training and Motivation
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Encouraging and Motivating Students/Patients/Athletes
- Dependable and Responsible
- Activity Planning and Coordination
- Group Supervision
- Experience working with those with disabilities
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Knowledge about Anatomy and Physiology
Languages
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Sales Associate
Garage Clothing Store
05.2024 - 09.2024
Hostess/Server
The Pickle Barrel
05.2023 - Current
Resident Care Assistant
North Lambton Lodge
06.2022 - 08.2022
Tutor
Math Plus Tutors
12.2019 - 09.2021
Cashier
Foodland Grocery Store
03.2019 - 08.2022
Camp Counsellor
Sarnia Valhalla Basketball
07.2018 - 07.2019
High school Diploma -
NORTHERN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
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