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Joel Black

Calgary,AB

Summary

Driven individual very proficient in customer service with diverse experience and legitimate qualification. Clear comprehension of how a retail, hospitality, and warehouse business operates with hands-on experience. Skillful in business management and marketing through hobbies and passion. Efficient to learn in new environments, young and equip with a mind hungry for experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

VIP Catering Staff

The Calgary Stampede
03.2021 - Current
  • Catering Staff in Presidents VIP Lounge for 10 days of Calgary Stampede 2022 and Stampede 2023
  • Selected to be service staff for Board of Directors Dinner 2022, and current Stampede President's Engagement party 2023
  • Catering Staff for multiple events in BMO center; Weddings, Graduations, Concerts, and NDA disclosed private company events, etc
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests
  • Obtained McPherson Butler Academy Bronze Certification to work as VIP Catering staff member
  • Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs

VIP Host

Cirque Du Soliel
08.2023 - Current
  • Greeting customers warmly upon arrival and providing friendly and warm presence throughout event experience
  • Efficiently managed guest relations by regulating information and orchestrating speedy seating
  • Provided adequate supply of place settings for tables and continuous supply of stock to bars and fridges
  • Relayed guest comments or suggestions to supervisor or manager on duty for further action
  • Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs

Warehouse Supervisor

CG Breaker Co.
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Forklift and pallet jack operation on daily basis, moving very large electrical equipment onto pallet racks
  • Maintenance on heavy-duty transformers, circuit breakers and switches until refurbished or stripped for parts
  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety
  • Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes
  • Revised and developed procedures to reduce risk and achieve compliance

Charles Macpherson Academy

Bronze Certification
04.2023 - Current
  • Bronze pin obtained during 2022 Calgary Stampede summer training program

WHMIS

Certification
05.2021 - Current
  • Obtained while upgrading courses at Discovering Choices School 2021

Education

High School Diploma -

Sir Winston Churchill High School
Calgary, AB
06.2020

Skills

  • Excellent customer service skillset
  • Hospitality and catering service expertise
  • Business management mindset
  • High-volume dining and coordination experience
  • Product promotion passion

Timeline

VIP Host

Cirque Du Soliel
08.2023 - Current

Charles Macpherson Academy

Bronze Certification
04.2023 - Current

WHMIS

Certification
05.2021 - Current

VIP Catering Staff

The Calgary Stampede
03.2021 - Current

Warehouse Supervisor

CG Breaker Co.
02.2021 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

Sir Winston Churchill High School
Joel Black