A result driven, dynamic professional with strong oral and written skills, and a proven track record for success. Below are some highlights:
Support Care Aide & Public School Volunteer: Highest of ethical requirements, kindness, patience, compassion, empathy, dignity, and guidance in working with the young and the senior alike
Small Business Owner: Maker, marketing, operational activities, initiative to find creative approaches, experienced in the use of social media, tablets, smartphones, online tools and applications, engaging customers, identifying customer needs, building rapport and a passion for helping clients, creating with exact precision, sales, and maintaining loyalty
Loss Prevention Manager & Administrator: Educator in compliance and policies, problem solver / solutions, working with a team (i.e., creating and implementing the “High Shrink Sponsor” program)
Claims Manager & Risk Analyst: Analytical skills, accuracy, employee/employer obligations (i.e., WSIB), strong customer service skills, metric-based performance environment, first point of contact for team, advice, developing, and creating a company wide program (i.e., online claim reporting system)
Private Investigator & Supervisor: Strong negotiation skills, highly organized, assessing client’s financial risks, policy implementation to mitigate loss, engage with operations (i.e., ”train the trainer”)
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Care Aide/Assistant
Chartwell Retirement Residence
11.2022 - 11.2023
Interacted with residents, families and colleagues establishing helpful and meaningful relationships
Assisted residents with all aspects of living (i.e., eating, toileting, showering, mobility, companionship)
Maintained cleanliness, sanitation and organization of the residence
Owner
Kay At Home ~ Home Decor & Furnishing
10.2014 - 01.2023
Owner and Founder of 'Kay At Home - Home Decor & Furnishing'
Managed all aspects of the business (i.e., finance, purchasing, sales, marketing, making)
Provided exceptional customer service to clients from various backgrounds
Full Time Parent, Home Maker, Public Volunteer
03.2005 - 10.2014
Volunteered for several years at a public school serving the community
Created outdoor educational environments
Established many professional and meaningful relationships with teachers, parents and students
Risk Analyst
Walmart Canada (Home Office)
09.2001 - 02.2005
Identified errors from previous systems, developed and implemented online claim reporting system
Independently developed reports for meaningful formats (i.e., automated functions vs
Manual)
Analyzed trends and prepared statistical reports for Senior Teams
Loss Prevention Administrator
Staples
07.1999 - 05.2001
Central contact person for department, day-to-day operations and internal communications
Explained policies and procedures to/from a variety of sources
Assisted, implemented and made appropriate changes and system improvements
District Loss Prevention Manager
Winners / TJX
09.1997 - 10.1998
Provided Loss Prevention training and support for Management and Associates within the District
Investigated, analyzed and responded to matters of theft and/or fraud within the District
Created and implemented corporate projects (i.e
'High Shrink Sponsors')
Risk Control Technical Coordinator & Claims Manager
Walmart Canada (Home Office)
05.1994 - 09.1997
Directly supervised and responsible for Claim Coordinators and claim processing
Worked extensively with Insurance Adjusters and departmental vendors, compliance driven
Developed, and/or assisted, Risk Manager and Store Management on policies and procedures
Private Investigator & Supervisor
Tuff Control Systems Ltd.
06.1989 - 03.1995
Supervisor for Private Investigators, organized and spearheaded investigations
Investigated, analyzed and responded to matters of internal/external theft, including the use of live surveillance, monitoring equipment, audits, mystery shops, interviews
Worked with Law Enforcement (Police, Lawyers, Judges) and attended matters before the courts
Kay At Home, 2019 'International Women's Day', featured in 'Women in Business'
Kay At Home, articles/features, such as: Business in Burlington, Burlington Post, Business in Milton, Milton Champion, Food & Drink Magazine, Metroland Media, Toronto Designers Market, Canadian Designers, CHCH Television Feature, 2019/2020
Timeline
Support Care Aide/Assistant
Chartwell Retirement Residence
11.2022 - 11.2023
Owner
Kay At Home ~ Home Decor & Furnishing
10.2014 - 01.2023
Full Time Parent, Home Maker, Public Volunteer
03.2005 - 10.2014
Risk Analyst
Walmart Canada (Home Office)
09.2001 - 02.2005
Loss Prevention Administrator
Staples
07.1999 - 05.2001
District Loss Prevention Manager
Winners / TJX
09.1997 - 10.1998
Risk Control Technical Coordinator & Claims Manager
Walmart Canada (Home Office)
05.1994 - 09.1997
Private Investigator & Supervisor
Tuff Control Systems Ltd.
06.1989 - 03.1995
High School Diploma -
Markham District High School
Support Care Assistant - Certification
Mohawk College
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