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KRISTEN RODRIGUES

Pickering,Canada

Summary

Proactive and caring worker with 6 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Academic Tutor

Self Employed
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed a positive and supportive learning environment
  • Assisted students in developing effective study habits, time management skills, and organizational techniques for better academic success
  • Maintained a flexible schedule, adjusting tutoring availability as needed to accommodate student needs and busy academic calendars
  • Facilitated personalized worksheets for student enhancing learning capabilities to encourage collaborative learning experiences
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress, and areas needing further development for future reference
  • Strengthened foundational knowledge of subjects English and Math through targeted review activities during tutoring sessions

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self-employeed
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility
  • Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods
  • Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials

Early Learners Assistant

Kumon
03.2019 - Current
  • Taught children ages 3-7, subjects of Math and English
  • Helped children improve communication and organizational skills
  • Responded to inquiries from the parents about their children and provide instruction to parents on Kumon work
  • Prepared and organized Kumon work in files
  • Recorded children's attendance and assignments in Google Spreadsheets
  • Graded Kumon levels A-G and recorded in Google Spreadsheets
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel
  • Designed advertising posters and events to increase marketing and sales

Sales Associate

Call it Spring
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Demonstrated exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers
  • Recommended products and handed inquiries to customers
  • Consistently met and exceeded sales targets
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, ensuring merchandise was properly displayed and easily accessible to customers
  • Handled cash transactions
  • Worked as a team player working with co-workers to get tasks done
  • Assisted customers with product selection, provided personalized styling advice and facilitated fittings

Retreat Leader

St Mary Catholic Secondary School
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Retreat leader in organizing food drives and charity events for families in need
  • Realized the meaning and value of giving back to the community and less fortunate
  • Created posters for school events throughout the year
  • Worked in collaboration to reach team goals
  • Organized social events during retreats as a means of networking opportunities, and further enhancing the overall experience.

Alter Server

St Isaac Jogues Catholic Church
07.2016 - 02.2020
  • Alter served for the church by assisting and preparing every Sunday
  • Showing up early to set up the altar
  • Increased leadership and group work skills by problem-solving and effective communication with altar servers
  • Authored bulletin articles and reports on special events
  • Maintained an organized and reverent environment with thorough attention to detail in altar setup and clean-up tasks

Education

Ontario College Diploma - Graphic Design

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
09.2023

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Honors) -

St Mary Catholic Secondary School
Pickering, ON
06.2022

Skills

  • Effective prioritizing and leadership skills
  • Strong time management and organization skills
  • Exceptional oral skills
  • Experience working with diverse populations, cultures and abilities
  • Artistically creative
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook
  • Skilled in Adobe Illustrator

Volunteer Experience

  • St Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, Alter Server, 07/16, 02/20, Alter served for the church by assisting and preparing every Sunday, Showing up early to set up the altar, Increased leadership and group work skills by problem-solving and effective communication with altar servers
  • St Mary Catholic Secondary School, Retreat Leader, 10/20, 06/22, Retreat leader in organizing food drives and charity events for families in need, Realized the meaning and value of giving back to the community and less fortunate, Created posters for school events throughout the year, Worked in collaboration to reach team goals

Timeline

Private Academic Tutor

Self Employed
09.2024 - Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self-employeed
01.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Call it Spring
05.2023 - 10.2023

Retreat Leader

St Mary Catholic Secondary School
10.2020 - 06.2022

Early Learners Assistant

Kumon
03.2019 - Current

Alter Server

St Isaac Jogues Catholic Church
07.2016 - 02.2020

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Honors) -

St Mary Catholic Secondary School

Ontario College Diploma - Graphic Design

Durham College
KRISTEN RODRIGUES