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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Kimberley Thiessen

Nanaimo,BC

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Quarterway Childcare Centre
Nanaimo, BC
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.

ECE/Assistant

Trillium Montessori
Nanaimo, BC
02.2022 - 09.2022

-Valid CPR Certificate

-Maintained attendance records accurately

-Shared observations of children

- Able to independently close the school a few days a week on my own.

- Led circle confidently; brought in own books to read; included yoga in circle time.

-took part in toileting; snack and lunch set up; documenting; teaching children self-help skills; intervening when necessary due to problems between children for emotional and physical support; showed interest in learning the Montessori materials and philosophy.

-Always early to start and punctual returns from breaks.

-Kind, nurturing and caring towards children.

Server

Melange
Nanaimo, BC
03.2019 - 12.2021
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.

Server

Dinghy Dock Pub
Nanaimo, BC
05.2016 - 09.2019
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.

Guest Service Representative & Zip Lines

Grouse Mountain Resorts
North Vancouver, BC
04.2011 - 11.2012

Zip Line Guide; Catering; Shipper Receiver

Grouse Mountain Resort
North Vancouver, BC
08.2008 - 11.2009
  • Maintained safety standards during excursions, resulting in zero accidents or incidents.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Improved overall guest satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing appropriate solutions as needed.
  • Managed unexpected challenges with flexibility and creative problem-solving, maintaining seamless experiences for guests.
  • Trained new guides on company policies, procedures, and best practices, leading to consistently high-quality tours across the team.
  • Developed an extensive knowledge of local history and culture, enabling the provision of accurate information and insightful commentary during tours.
  • Guided groups of up to Number people on scheduled tours.
  • Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve customer issues.
  • Established positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.
  • Maintained accurate records of tour members and managed customer paperwork for organizational maintenance.
  • Collaborated with other tour guides to provide comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
  • Provided information on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
  • Demonstrated superior professionalism while interacting with customers and vendors.
  • Inspected tour sites for potential hazards and arranged for repairs when needed.

Education

Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education

Pacific Rim Online Education
Cobble Hill, BC

ABE; Mandarin - Upgrading

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC

Skills

  • File and Recordkeeping
  • Effective Time Management
  • Effective Verbal Communication
  • Fundamental Mathematics
  • Team Collaboration
  • Document Organization
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Prioritization of Responsibilities
  • Accurate Data Entry
  • Anticipatory Planning
  • Point Of Sale Management
  • Learner Assistance
  • Process Documentation

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

CPR Level C

TCP

WHIMIS

Food Safe Level I & II

Serving It Right

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Quarterway Childcare Centre
09.2023 - Current

ECE/Assistant

Trillium Montessori
02.2022 - 09.2022

Server

Melange
03.2019 - 12.2021

Server

Dinghy Dock Pub
05.2016 - 09.2019

Guest Service Representative & Zip Lines

Grouse Mountain Resorts
04.2011 - 11.2012

Zip Line Guide; Catering; Shipper Receiver

Grouse Mountain Resort
08.2008 - 11.2009

Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education

Pacific Rim Online Education

ABE; Mandarin - Upgrading

Vancouver Island University
Kimberley Thiessen