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Kara Lieu

Hamilton

Summary

Friendly and detail-oriented professional with experience at various tasks, excelling in customer service and team collaboration. Recognized for enhancing efficiency, initiative, and fostering a welcoming environment. Proficient in cash register operation and effective communication, I thrive in fast-paced settings while maintaining a calm demeanor, ensuring customer satisfaction and team success.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barista

Chatime
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of prep, teas, and pastries

Expeditor

CNE
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Managed high volumes of orders while maintaining accuracy through attention to detail and effective time management skills.
  • Handled urgent requests from customers, working diligently to resolve issues quickly without compromising quality standards.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Improved delivery times by closely monitoring and prioritizing urgent orders.
  • Alternated with different positions in the establishment when help was needed

Voluntary Caregiver

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Alleviated stress for family members by taking on various caregiving duties that allowed them time for self-care or work obligations.
  • Improved quality of life for patients through personalized recreational artistic activities tailored to their interests and abilities.
  • Boosted patient morale through regular conversation and empathetic listening during challenging situations.

Elementary School Teacher's Assistant

Blake Street Junior Public School
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays in French

Camp Counselor

Pine Project
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
  • Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of exciting camp activities.
  • Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
  • Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Neuroscience, And Behaviour

Mcmaster University
Hamilton
04-2028

High School Diploma -

Riverdale Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON
06-2024

Skills

  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Team player
  • Opening and closing duties
  • Attention to detail
  • Cash register operation
  • Safe food handling practices
  • CPR and first aid
  • Patient
  • Calm and patient demeanor
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C/AED, Red Cross - 2023-2026

Interests

  • Rock Climbing
  • Drawing
  • Swimming
  • Reading
  • Skating
  • Hiking

Timeline

Voluntary Caregiver

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2024 - 03.2024

Elementary School Teacher's Assistant

Blake Street Junior Public School
09.2023 - 12.2023

Camp Counselor

Pine Project
07.2023 - 07.2023

Barista

Chatime
02.2023 - 08.2024

Expeditor

CNE
08.2022 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Neuroscience, And Behaviour

Mcmaster University

High School Diploma -

Riverdale Collegiate Institute
Kara Lieu