Overview
Work History
Education
Biography
Certification
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Kelsi Lee

Vancouver,BC

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Seasonal)

Aritzia
Vancouver, BC
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Supporting Retail Talent Management team with hiring candidates across 29 boutiques in four regions of Canada (Central) and the United States (Midwest, Southwest, Southeast)
  • Responsible for sending email offers to newly hired candidates and assuring they are hired in back-end Workday system from start to finish
  • Tracked and entered hiring information from Designated Hiring Managers to create a database of candidates and their source of hire for later analysis.
  • Supported with hiring for the opening of 4 new boutique openings in the US markets.

Creative Director

Queen's for Sustainable Fashion
Kingston, ON
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with local thrift shop YGK Thrift to direct creative projects and styling for promotions and winter catalogue.
  • Planned and styled three editorial projects with a team of photographers and creative assistants.
  • Directed models on the day of photo shoots to communicate artistic vision and posing in frame.

Sustainability Research Specialist

Queen's for Sustainable Fashion
Kingston, ON
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Reviewed sustainability trends and innovations across the fashion industry to identify various strategies amongst large-scale brands and parent companies
  • Conducted research for the writing team to use for articles shared with the school community on the intersectional relationship between fashion and environmental and social justice

EDII Director

Queen's Athletics and Recreation
Kingston , ON
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Ensured fair hiring principles and practices were used during the Pom Team auditions at beginning of the year.
  • Connected dancers with opportunities to engage with mental health topics through seminars on campus with the Pom Team (i.e., body-image and positive self-esteem).
  • Developed and presented EDII lesson that is given at the first team meeting to engage the team in conversations about allyship and setting standards for the team that rely on respecting facets of equity, diversity, inclusivity and indigeneity.

Head of Press and Media

Vogue Charity Fashion Showcase (VCFS)
Kingston, ON
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Arranged interviews with Global News Kingston and CFRC Radio to promote the organization and event to a greater community audience.
  • Created engaging content for media releases, social media platforms and newsletters.
  • Strategized fundraising efforts with other administrative and creative departments and raised over $75,000 for partnered charity, Pathways to Education Kingston.

Concierge Advisor

Aritzia
Vancouver, BC
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Managed customer expectations by clarifying needs, identifying options and recommending products and services.
  • Documented customer correspondence in CRM to track requests, problems and solutions.
  • Developed product knowledge on textiles, style of fits, and basic styling.

Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

Intelli Group
Richmond, BC
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.

Data Entry Clerk

Strategyst Consulting
Richmond, BC
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Organized, sorted and checked input data against original documents.
  • Compiled data and reviewed information for accuracy prior to input.

Sales Associate

Foot Locker
Vancouver, BC
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.

Education

Certificate - Business

Smith School of Business
Kingston, ON
10.2023

Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) - Joint Honours in Global Development and Psychology

Queen's University
Kingston, ON
06.2023

High School Diploma -

Crofton House School
Vancouver, BC
06.2019

Biography

Kelsi is an intersectional thinker with a love for learning, strategy, and community building. She has a strong level of educational background in climate risk and transformation with an aptitude for sustainability strategy creation, people and culture, and decolonization initiatives. Kelsi is constantly exploring how to manage the impacts humans have on their environments, and has previously tailored her studies towards fair labour movements in the Bangladesh ready-made garment sector. Most recently, she has completed an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Specialization Certificate from the Corporate Finance Institute to gain technical industry skillls.

Certification

  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Specialization, Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) - 2023
  • Mental Health in the Workplace Training, St.John's Ambulance BC/Yukon - 2020
  • Opioid Overdose Response + Naloxone Training, St.John's Ambulance BC/Yukon - 2019
  • Heads Up! Concussions in Youth Sports Training, Centre for Disease Control and Prevention - 2018
  • Backcountry First Aid, Canadian Red Cross - 2016

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Seasonal)

Aritzia
09.2023 - 06.2024

Creative Director

Queen's for Sustainable Fashion
05.2022 - 05.2023

EDII Director

Queen's Athletics and Recreation
05.2022 - 05.2023

Concierge Advisor

Aritzia
05.2022 - 08.2022

Head of Press and Media

Vogue Charity Fashion Showcase (VCFS)
04.2022 - 05.2023

Sustainability Research Specialist

Queen's for Sustainable Fashion
01.2022 - 05.2023

Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

Intelli Group
03.2021 - 08.2021

Data Entry Clerk

Strategyst Consulting
08.2020 - 12.2020

Sales Associate

Foot Locker
02.2019 - 08.2019

Certificate - Business

Smith School of Business

Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) - Joint Honours in Global Development and Psychology

Queen's University

High School Diploma -

Crofton House School

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