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Kevin Vaughan

Dundas,ON

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate with experience in customer service and relations. Equipped with a friendly and engaging personality driven to exceed customer standards.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Researcher

McMaster University
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with other scientists to develop strategies for conservation of habitats.
  • Sorted data into well-organized formats and transformed into figures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
  • Secured funding for critical research projects through persuasive grant writing and effective networking.

Teaching Assistant

McMaster University
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for leading tutorials, holding regular office hours, and marking.
  • Demonstrated a variety of skills and techniques for technical chemistry experiments.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in laboratory environments.


Proshop Attendant

Copetown Woods Golf Club
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Streamlined Pro Shop processes for increased efficiency in daily operations.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

Staff Supervisor

McMaster Sports Fitness School
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Trained 80+ staff members during orientation with respect to workplace policies, operations, and conduct.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Continuously assessed internal processes to identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks that could be eliminated or improved upon to increase overall productivity levels within the team structure.

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Honours Chemistry

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
04.2021

Skills

  • Guest relations
  • Customer service
  • Retail merchandising
  • Cash register operation
  • Promotional strategy
  • Budgeting and pricing
  • Staff support
  • Chemical laboratory skills

Timeline

Researcher

McMaster University
05.2021 - 01.2023

Teaching Assistant

McMaster University
05.2021 - 01.2023

Proshop Attendant

Copetown Woods Golf Club
06.2020 - 10.2020

Staff Supervisor

McMaster Sports Fitness School
05.2019 - 08.2019

Master of Science - Chemistry

McMaster University

Bachelor of Science - Honours Chemistry

McMaster University
Kevin Vaughan