Kira Piven
Calgary
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Mustard Seed Shelter
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Hostess
Boston Pizza
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
- Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
- Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
- Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
Basketball Coach
YMCA
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Promoted sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among players both on and off the court.
- Optimized practice sessions by focusing on skill development, conditioning, and situational drills.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Island College
Calgary, AB06-2026
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Community engagement
- Answering phones
- Community outreach
Certification
- National Lifeguard Certification- Awarded Dec 15, 2024 via YMCA
- First AID and CPR via Red Cross (childcare and regular)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Mustard Seed Shelter
01.2023 - Current
Hostess
Boston Pizza
08.2022 - 07.2024
Basketball Coach
YMCA
02.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
West Island College