KIANA SAHOTA
White Rock ,BC
Summary
A hard-working, well-rounded, and outgoing individual who will become an integral part of the workplace. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Corn Stand Operator
The Corn Shack
7 2024 - 9 2024
- Worked alone to open, run, and close storefront trailer.
- Experienced in handling cash and card payments.
- Problem solved in situations where product sold out and card machine stopped working.
- Greeted customers, made conversation, and responded to complaints.
Committee Member and Leader
Surrey Student Voice
09.2023 - Current
- Attend committee meetings to propose, discuss, and advance involvement ideas
- Attend student forums to meet and collaborate with fellow council members to address student issues and concerns, resulting in improved school policies.
- Develop ideas for raising awareness about student concerns within schools to present to district board members.
Events, Greeter, and Day Camp Volunteer
City of surrey
11.2021 - Current
- Volunteer with youth summer day camps, festivals, and city-wide special events.
- Communicate with staff members and assist with special events and programs.
- Promote a welcoming environment at special events by greeting guests warmly, making introductions, and facilitating connections among attendees.
Pharmacy Assistant
Co-op Work Experience
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Completed a second 4-credit course for 102 hours of work experience in a pharmacy.
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Experienced in cash register use for ringing up customers
- Supported inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and expiration date monitoring for medication safety.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours, and pharmacy procedures.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
Teacher's Assistant
Co-op Work Experience
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Completed a 4-credit course for 95 hours of work experience in an elementary school, working with kindergarten children.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Volunteer Mentor and Assistant Group Leader
YWCA
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Volunteering with students starting secondary school to raise awareness about challenges and help with transition into high school.
- Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
Education
Grade 12
Grandview Heights Secondary
Surrey, BCSkills
Ethical Leadership
Communication
Organization
Flexibility
Public speaking
Multitasking
Self-awareness
Customer Service
Active Listening
Problem-solving abilities
Availability
Weekend Mornings/Afternoons, Friday evenings
References
- Drew Gallacher, Leadership Supervisor, gallacher_d@surreyschools.ca
- Karin Horvat, Elementary School Job Shadow Teacher, horvat_k@surreyschools.ca
- Richard Fung, Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy Owner (Semiahmoo Mall), richfung@shoppersdrugmart.ca
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant
Co-op Work Experience
05.2024 - 06.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Co-op Work Experience
02.2024 - 03.2024
Committee Member and Leader
Surrey Student Voice
09.2023 - Current
Volunteer Mentor and Assistant Group Leader
YWCA
04.2023 - 06.2023
Events, Greeter, and Day Camp Volunteer
City of surrey
11.2021 - Current
Corn Stand Operator
The Corn Shack
7 2024 - 9 2024
Grade 12
Grandview Heights Secondary