Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
Generic

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

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Kara Hayden