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Katelyn Buitenhuis

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Ambitious student with substantial knowledge in qualitative and qualitative research obtained through completion of several courses in these topics. Strong skills in communication and teamwork acquired through positions as hostess and Elections Ontario trainer. Ability to work with extensive software programs as revealed through success in software dependant work experiences and coursework using SPSS and GIS coursework.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

Ancaster OId Mill
Ancaster, ON
07.2021 - Current
  • Utilize Open Table software to input reservations and coordinate seating plans, making use of special features to note guest requests, allergies, special occasions etc
  • Lead dinner services of over 250+ guests, coordinating hostess staff to seat guests, prepare tables and assist serving staff
  • Greet and communicate incoming guests to direct them to appropriate dining and wedding spaces

Elections Ontario Trainer

Dominion Voting
Brantford, ON
05.2022 - 06.2024
  • Immersed myself in fast-paced 3 day training to become an expert on vote tabulation software
  • Trained all poll officials in the brantford and Simcoe districts on vote tabulators and election day roles
  • Communicated with returning officers to gather and distribute necessary tools and information for election day
  • Acted as election day vote tabulator tech-support, applying critical thinking to resolve arising issues

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Geography And Political Science

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
06-2024

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork/collaboration/communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Time Management

Volunteer work/extra-curricular

  • Volunteer at a kids club program in Downtown Hamilton through Streetlight Ministries | 2016-2020
  • Joined a team as a general volunteer through Medical Ministries International to deliver dental care, eyewear, primary and preventative care to remote communities in the Amazon Region | July 2022
  • Exchange student at the University of Liverpool |Fall 2022
  • Volunteer tutor/EA in french and math | 2023

Timeline

Elections Ontario Trainer

Dominion Voting
05.2022 - 06.2024

Hostess

Ancaster OId Mill
07.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Human Geography And Political Science

University of Toronto
Katelyn Buitenhuis