Josh Stobo
Lantz
Summary
Motivated Criminology graduate with twelve years of diverse experience in office administration, client relations, retail, and manual labor. Bondable with a valid Driver’s License, excels in team environments and thrives on exceeding goals. Seeking a dynamic work setting to leverage skills for driving company growth and success. Eager to learn and adapt to new challenges for continued professional development. Highly skilled program management professional with strong organizational and administrative abilities. Demonstrated expertise in supporting project coordination, managing schedules, and handling communications. Proven track record in team collaboration and flexibility in adapting to evolving needs. Known for reliable performance, effective problem-solving, and focus on achieving impactful results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant (CR-04)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for working directly with clients, in roles including but not limited to, client registration, assisting clients with completing applications and collection of vital information for citizenship processing
- Responsible for scheduling, file management, archiving, creating client spreadsheets
- Established rapport with clients through exceptional service practices, fostering ongoing relationships built on trust and respect.
- Provided administrative support to department leadership, streamlining daily operations through efficient task prioritization and delegation skills.
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities, facilitating and participating in citizenship ceremonies
Various Positions (Cash, Stock, Customer Service)
Costco Wholesale
03.2017 - 07.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations; quickly learning roles and responsibilities ranging from stocking shelves, seasonal remerchandising, inventory, operating a forklift, assisting customers and handling cash and credit transfers
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Sales Associate
The Shoe Company
06.2017 - 08.2017
- 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.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Customer Service
HMV
07.2013 - 03.2017
- Executed visually appealing merchandising layouts according to company guidelines, capturing consumer attention in crowded retail environments.
- Supported customer service, providing informational resources regarding promotions and sales.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Managed returns and exchanges with efficiency, minimizing any inconvenience to customers while adhering to company policies.
Receiving Associate
Globo Shoes
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Contributed to a positive work culture within the receiving department by actively participating in team meetings, training sessions, or other group activities.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts with clear communication regarding completed tasks, outstanding responsibilities, or notable issues within the receiving department.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
Worker's Hand
Dora Construction
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Demonstrated versatility by quickly learning new tasks as required, increasing value within the team.
- Used hand tools skillfully to complete tasks accurately and efficiently, minimizing material waste and rework.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed routine equipment maintenance, resulting in fewer breakdowns and increased operational efficiency.
Education
Graduate - French Immersion
Auburn High School
Dartmouth, NS06.2015
Graduate BA - Criminology
St. Mary's University
Halifax, NS01.2021
Skills
- Reliable/ Self Disciplined
- High moral and ethical manner
- Uphold confidentiality and anti-bias practice
- Dedicated professional
- Strong Time Management & Organizational Skills
- Calculated in decision-making
- Self-driven to achieve quality results
- Team Player/ Cooperative/Adaptable
- Friendly and approachable demeanor
- Effective team leader
- Dedicated to personal development
- Data entry
- Scheduling management
- Creative problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Program Assistant (CR-04)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
07.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
The Shoe Company
06.2017 - 08.2017
Various Positions (Cash, Stock, Customer Service)
Costco Wholesale
03.2017 - 07.2021
Receiving Associate
Globo Shoes
06.2016 - 08.2016
Worker's Hand
Dora Construction
06.2015 - 08.2015
Customer Service
HMV
07.2013 - 03.2017
Graduate BA - Criminology
St. Mary's University
Graduate - French Immersion
Auburn High School
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