Kara Hayden
St Thomas,Canada
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Self Employed
St. Thomas, Ontario
01.2024 - Current
- Create online Applications to acquire vendors
- Maintained an organized database of contacts using software applications like MS Excel and Access.
- Collect payment via EMT & Collection of Insurance Certificates
- Communicate with vendors in a professional, courteous and efficient manner
- Organized vendor contracts, negotiated fees, and ensured compliance with all regulations.
- Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
- Ensured effective communication between vendors and suppliers before, during and after the event.
- Measure and create layout to place vendors
- Designed contracts, collected fees, and booked venues for events.
- Developed promotional materials such as flyers, brochures or posters for marketing purposes prior to each event.
- Followed local regulations for events and obtained necessary permits.
Independent Distributor
Self Employed
St Thomas
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: SWEETLEGS ST THOMAS WITH KARA
- Attend markets selling my products
- Fulfill order requests for customers
- Excellent customer service
- Place orders & receiver
- Extensive Cash, debt, credit
- POS knowledge
- Determine pricing schedules and discount rates.
- Forged and cultivated strong relationships with customers within fast-paced and constantly moving environment.
- Provided technical assistance when needed regarding product features or usage instructions.
- Coordinated shipping schedules ensuring timely delivery of products to customers.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely distribution of products.
Merchandiser
BLAZE MARKETING
Dartmouth, Canada
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: DARTMOUTH, NS
- Execution of relines at Sobeys and Freshco Stores
- Lead Hand
- Use Handheld TLC (cellphone) to send in reports
- Work independently and with a partner
- Complete audits
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Cleaned and organized display cases, shelves and aisles.
- Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
- Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
Data Entry Clerk
Patient Data Entry for Doctor
Ancaster, Canada
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: ANCASTER, ON
- Entered medication information into doctor's files via computer
- Search the database for patients name and correct information
- Changing dates of when patients prescription was given
- Medication amount and explain how to administer the medication
- Entered information into patients files
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Entered data into spreadsheets, documents and databases with high accuracy rate.
- Operated various office equipment such as scanners, printers. when required.
Pharmacy Assistant/Store Front Manager
WESTMOUNT MEDICAL PHARMACY
Hamilton, Canada
02.2013 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: HAMILTON, ON
- Log Narcotics
- Maintained prescription records, scanning through Kroll
- Give Patients their prescriptions and collect payment
- Receive merchandise through Inventory POS software
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods.
- Performed filing, copying, faxing and other clerical tasks.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Maintained inventory records by restocking shelves with pharmaceuticals.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Assisted customers by answering questions, locating items or referring to pharmacist for medication information.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Managed and received inventory by checking deliveries, counting stock, monitoring medication expiration dates and placing orders.l
- Processed payments from customers using cash registers and debit and credit card terminals.
- Completed daily paperwork associated with filling prescriptions accurately.
- Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return
Wine/Liquor Sales, Cashier & Stock Associate
LCBO
Hamilton, Canada
11.2012 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: HAMILTON, ON
- Execute Licensee orders
- Performed cashier opening and closing duties such as counting out tills and preparing deposits for bank runs.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout areas.
- Delivered superior service to customers by establishing positive support and meeting shopping needs.
- Followed proper payment processing procedures including credit cards and checks.
- Organized shelves and displays to maintain an orderly appearance throughout the store.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts
- Bagged and boxed and gift-wrapped fragile merchandise to deliver excellent customer service.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
Postal Manager
ZELLERS
Hamilton, Canada
01.2005 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: HAMILTON, ON
- Full knowledge of Canada Post Rules & Regulations
- Weigh letters & parcels, compute mailing costs on based type, destination, affix correct postage
- Fill out Customs and Bill of Ladings for International parcels
- Obtain signatures from recipients verified ID
- Send Manifests & Commercial accounts for payments
- Execute monthly inventory & reports for emailing to Head office
- Knowledge of SAP program
- Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures
- Opened & maintained Postal Boxes Rentals
- Executed Money transfers
- Coordinated retail product display, stocking and pricing.
- Provided training to new employees on proper handling techniques for different types of items being shipped or delivered.
- Directed daily sorting of mail into designated categories according to postal regulations.
- Tracked inventory levels of supplies used in the shipping process such as labels, packaging materials.
- Ensured compliance with government regulations regarding mailing processes and procedures.
- Drafted and submitted detailed reports of post office activities to supervisors.
- Resolved customer complaints related to mail delivery services in a timely manner.
- Collected payments for mail services or goods.
- Supervised and coordinated postal facility's operational, management, and supportive services.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Assisted with training new cashiers and customer service team members to increase speed of onboarding.
- Inventoried stock and placed new orders to maintain supplies for expected demand.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the register area.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
Cashier/Merchandiser
ZELLERS
Hamilton, Canada
01.1992 - 12.2005
- Company Overview: HAMILTON, ON
- Stock shelves, create pricing labels on shelves & items
- Planograms and Zone-a-grams
- Establish or identify prices of goods, cash registers, overrides, scanners organizations of media
- Order & replenish stock through PDT'S
- Printed and put up sale events
- Receive payment by cash/check/credit cards/gift
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
Assistant
VILLAGE HAIR DESIGN
Ancaster, Canada
01.1987 - 12.1990
- Company Overview: ANCASTER, ON
- Shampooed, conditioned and rinsed clients' hair.
- Prepared color formulas as directed by stylists.
- Followed safety protocols while performing tasks in the salon.
- Handled phone calls and inquiries, providing information on salon services.
- Scheduled client appointments and managed salon calendar efficiently.
- Greeted clients upon arrival, providing exceptional customer service.
- Organized the salon by tidying up shelves and displays.
Education
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Ancaster High & Vocational School
06.1989
Medical Terminology -
Mohawk College
Skills
- Proficient in Computer Applications
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- Skilled in Navigating Internet Explorer
- PharmaClik
- Kroll
- Digital Messaging Expertise
- Adaptable in Fast-Paced Environments
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Proficient Task Prioritization
- Adherence to Confidential Information Standards
- WHIMIS/MSDS
- Collaborative Team Member
- Proficient Typing Skills
- Proven Ability to Work Autonomously
- Vendor management
- Event planning
- Attention to detail
- Proficient in Oral and Written Communication
Community Service
- CALIPSO Committee
- Poll Clerk Hamilton Municipal Elections - 2018
- Poll Clerk Municipal Elections St Thomas - 2023
- Volunteer for Scouts Canada
- BAS events
- Volunteer T-ball Coach
- Mount Hope Public School Library - 2009-2010
- Mount Hope Public School Gr 2 Classroom Helper
Hobbies and Interests
- Markets
- Outdoors
- Cottage
- Fishing
- Animals
- Reading
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Self Employed
01.2024 - Current
Independent Distributor
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
Data Entry Clerk
Patient Data Entry for Doctor
05.2018 - 08.2018
Merchandiser
BLAZE MARKETING
02.2018 - 01.2021
Pharmacy Assistant/Store Front Manager
WESTMOUNT MEDICAL PHARMACY
02.2013 - 02.2018
Wine/Liquor Sales, Cashier & Stock Associate
LCBO
11.2012 - 12.2012
Postal Manager
ZELLERS
01.2005 - 12.2012
Cashier/Merchandiser
ZELLERS
01.1992 - 12.2005
Assistant
VILLAGE HAIR DESIGN
01.1987 - 12.1990
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Ancaster High & Vocational School
Medical Terminology -
Mohawk College