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Jennah Smailes

Jennah Smailes

West Kelowna,BC

Summary

  • 26-year- old individual with comprehensive work and volunteer experience in administrative and customer service work, event coordination, recreation and youth leadership, farming, and civil park maintenance.
  • Personal career goals aimed at education, community development, arts and cultural studies, advocacy and peace keeping.
  • I grew up in the Okanagan Valley and am a lover of nature, hiking, travelling, animals, painting, and finding the coolest local eateries.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Walker

Frankie Says Fetch
Kelowna, BC
09.2023 - Current
  • Walked dogs on leash, observing all safety precautions and following commands from owners.
  • Monitored behavior of dogs while walking to ensure safety of both the dog and passerby.
  • Changed routes for daily walks as necessary to keep them interesting and stimulating for the dog.
  • Maintained records of each walk including time, distance, duration, notes about the dog's behavior.
  • Responded appropriately to aggressive behaviors from dogs encountered during walks.

Retail Sales Associate

Opus Art Supplies
Kelowna, BC
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
  • Provided product information and answered customer questions.
  • Tracked inventory levels throughout the day and restocked items as needed.

Recreation Clerk

City of Kelowna
Kelowna, BC
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Maintained accurate department and customer records.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through direct communication with clients and team members.
  • Remained up to date on emergency practices and procedures to guide patrons to safety if necessary.

Event Coordinator

Bright Jenny Coffee
Kelowna, BC
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Produced contracts and invoices for events and monitored fee collection.
  • Worked in tandem with department head to coordinate logistics of all calendar events.
  • Led site walk-through and meetings prior to event to go over checklists and delegate assignments to staff.
  • Followed local regulations for events and obtained necessary permits.
  • Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
  • Handled client questions and concerns via different communication channels to deliver exceptional customer service.

Farm Laborer

FireFly Farm, Little Schack Farm & Orchard Hill Farm
Kelowna, BC
04.2020 - 09.2021
  • Harvest, clean and pack produce with efficiency and quality control.
  • Performed manual labor jobs such as pruning, weeding, watering, planting, and maintaining gardens.
  • Adhered to certified organic protocol and educated customers about organic food and organic farming philosophy and practices.
  • Set up/take down farmer's market booth, stocked and displayed produce, maintained clean COVID-19 safe workspace.
  • Greeted and interacted with customers, assisted in orders, handling cash, and answering customer questions and queries about organic produce, the farmer's market, and COVID-19 protocols.
  • Received and handled custom and bulk orders from customers.

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Bright Jenny Coffee
Kelowna, BC
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.

Vice President of Student Council

St. Stephen's University
09.2020 - 01.2021

Volunteer position, elected by University's student body. Responsibilities include:

  • Fostered safe and positive environment for communication between the student body and the student council.
  • Communicated important information and announcements between student council, faculty and board members, and student body.
  • Recorded and distributed meeting minutes and agendas.
  • Assistant to Student Council President in decision making for campus life activities, student affairs, and management of on-campus living accomodations.
  • Being the main contact for the Online/Off-Campus Representative, especially for live-stream events and zoom meetings
  • Encouraged and supported student council team and students.
  • Assistant planner and facilitator of events

Community Event Coordinator

St. Stephen's University
St. Stephen, NB
09.2019 - 04.2022

Volunteer position. Responsibilities included:

  • Active participant in community life team meetings, took meeting minutes and built meeting agendas.
  • Planned, organized and facilitated on-campus extra-curricular activities and events for students (Halloween & Christmas parties, painting nights, movie nights, cookie baking nights, community music events).
  • Assisted in facilitating larger events for university (ovation, convocation, weekly seminars).

Summer Student Position

St. Croix Church
St. Stephen, NB
07.2019 - 08.2019

• Full-time summer position, maintenance of facility, planned and facilitated children's summer programs and kids ministry.

Parks Maintenance Worker

City of West Kelowna
West Kelowna, BC
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Summer student position working part time. Skills in manual labor, handling machinery, public service, city restoration projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

St. Stephen's University
New Brunswick
04.2022

High School Diploma -

Mount Boucherie Secondary
West Kelowna, BC
06.2015

Skills

  • Experienced in handling customer inquiries and booking via phone and email
  • Excellent in Interpersonal communication skills and customer service skills (friendly, professional, mature, helpful, informative, can think on feet, patient, listens well, considerate of others, asks questions)
  • Mindful problem solver Exercises discernment skills between handling tasks independently or delegating other faculty members to help
  • Experienced in scheduling appointments, booking facilities, taking meeting minutes, and holding and participating in faculty meetings
  • Educated and experienced in writing and editing skills
  • Takes feedback well, always willing to learn and improve attitude
  • Organized individual, tidy and orderly Detail oriented
  • Competent in prioritizing tasks
  • Adept in using computer software and programs on various operating systems (PC, Mac) Proficient in using the following computer software: Google Workspace programs, Microsoft Office, Apple iWork programs, Zoom, Dropbox, Trello, and Adobe Photoshop
  • Accurate and fast typing skills (56WPM with 98% accuracy)
  • Valid class 5 BC driver's license
  • Knowledgeable in fine art mediums and materials, and eager to learn more on the job
  • Knack for interior design and aesthetics
  • Enthusiastic and knowledgeable in local art and cultural events
  • Reliable, responsible, and teachable
  • Strong work ethic
  • Works well in teams and independently, self motivated
  • Works well under pressure and in fast paced environments
  • Enthusiastic and upbeat attitude
  • Experienced in gardening, landscape maintenance & general cleaning
  • Experience cooking for large groups and special events

Further Experience

Line Hosting, 02/2016 (Volunteer)

Canadian Culinary Championships Gold Medal Plates - Kelowna, BC 

  • represented Pacific Sport Okanagan at this annual event.
  • provided information to guests about the event and spoke about my athletic experience while offering hors d’oeuvres and drinks.

Camp Staff, Summers 2016-2018 (Volunteer)

Daybreak Bible Camp

  • Served as a cabin leader and assisted in running camp activities for youth summer camp.

Youth Group Leader, 2015-2020 (Volunteer)

Kelowna Vineyard Church & St. Croix Vineyard Church 

  • Assists in running and creation of weekly youth group activities.

Assistant Biathlon Coach, 2013-2017 (Volunteer)

Telemark Biathlon Club  

  • Helped younger athletes by offering skiing and riflery technique lessons.
  • Assisted in setting up and running weekly practices and leading ski groups.

References

David Smith

~Social Media & Creative Director at Bright Jenny Coffee. Oversaw and collaborated with me in advertisement and planning events.

~Email: store@brightjenny.ca

Walter & Carol Thiessen

~Employers at St. Croix Church. Reference for my work with facilitating kids ministry and youth group programs, building renovations, maintenance & landscaping in the summer of 2019.

~Email: wthiessen@ssu.ca

Peter Fitch

~Dean and professor at St. Stephen University. He Oversaw my volunteer role as community contributor on St. Stephen's University's community life team.

~Email: pfitch@ssu.ca

Jessica Williams

~Dean of Students at St. Stephen's University. She oversaw my role as Vice President of Student Council.

~Email: jwilliams@ssu.ca

Rachael & Jeremy Barham

~Landlords from July through December 2019.

~Email: barhams@gmail.com; Phone: 1-506-321-8232

Timeline

Dog Walker

Frankie Says Fetch
09.2023 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Opus Art Supplies
05.2023 - 12.2023

Recreation Clerk

City of Kelowna
03.2023 - 04.2023

Event Coordinator

Bright Jenny Coffee
05.2022 - 12.2022

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Bright Jenny Coffee
09.2021 - 01.2023

Vice President of Student Council

St. Stephen's University
09.2020 - 01.2021

Farm Laborer

FireFly Farm, Little Schack Farm & Orchard Hill Farm
04.2020 - 09.2021

Community Event Coordinator

St. Stephen's University
09.2019 - 04.2022

Summer Student Position

St. Croix Church
07.2019 - 08.2019

Parks Maintenance Worker

City of West Kelowna
05.2017 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

St. Stephen's University

High School Diploma -

Mount Boucherie Secondary
Jennah Smailes