Joseph Jewells
Glace Bay
Summary
A professional, community minded individual with a plethora of experience in all kinds of work place situation. Through my time in retail and fast food I have learned the hospitality and amble requirements for quality customer service. Through my volunteering and work with Chess Nova Scotia over the previous number of years, I have also learned the value of helping others and valuable conversational skills. Team collaboration, Mentoring others and always looking for areas improve are all leadership skills I've managed to foster in my working life. From meeting deadlines and growing to learn critical time management skills, punctuality has always been a key part of my personality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chess Instructor
Chess Nova Scotia
11.2023 - Current
- Actively volunteered across the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, helping build community on and off the board.
- Organized local tournaments, promoting competitive play and community involvement in chess.
- Analyzed participant feedback to refine instructional techniques and improve overall program quality.
- Mentored junior instructors, improving teaching effectiveness and knowledge sharing.
- Trained students in proper chess etiquette, fostering positive sportsmanship and fair play.
Meat Clerk
Sobeys
07.2023 - Current
- Operated packaging equipment for meat products, ensuring quality standards.
- Assisted customers with product selection, providing recommendations on cuts and preparation methods.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, adherence to health and safety regulations
- Monitored inventory levels, restocking shelves to optimize product availability
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, enhancing overall shopping experience in the store.
Fast Food Cashier
A&W
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Accurately handled cash register transactions while providing excellent customer service.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a welcoming environment for customers.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly during busy periods or equipment malfunctions, keeping operations running smoothly under challenging circumstances.
- Trained new employees on proper cash handling procedures and point-of-sale technology use, improving staff productivity levels.
- Completed order entries and verified correctness with customers to reduce post-order errors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glace Bay High School
Glace Bay06-2023
Skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Workplace cleanliness
- Punctual and reliable
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Verbal communication
- Professional ethics
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with numerous amateur and professional players in preparation for tournaments.
- Earned a National Candidate Master in August, 2025
- Occasionally stepped into a Shift Manager role when necessary
- Assisted with documenting and resolving an ethics matter in the workplace
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Chess Instructor
Chess Nova Scotia
11.2023 - Current
Meat Clerk
Sobeys
07.2023 - Current
Fast Food Cashier
A&W
11.2021 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Glace Bay High School