Kumail Sayeed
Mississauga,ON
Summary
With diverse experience across various sectors, I am now committed to advancing my SSW Diploma into a Bachelors while pursuing a role that combines my passion for food service with my aspirations in social and community development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Steward
Othership
Toronto, ON
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Task Management & Physical Demands: Effectively managed treatment schedules and multiple priorities in a fast-paced spa environment, ensuring timely service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Client Care & Training: Adapted services to meet individual client needs while leading staff training on compliance with health and safety standards, emphasizing excellent customer service.
Sales Development Representative
Bench Accounting
Vancouver, BC
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Team Training & Communication: Trained and mentored new hires while effectively addressing and resolving customer issues, demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to understand and respond to diverse client needs.
- Multi-tasking & Organizational Skills: Managed multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and efficiency, showcasing proficiency in tracking details and preparing reports essential for operational success.
Business Development
Contractor
Toronto, ON
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Process Management & Organization: Managed multiple schedules and tasks, transferable proficiency to coordinating meal preparation and tracking dietary requirements.
- Metrics & Reporting: Regularly compiled performance reports, applicable to maintaining kitchen statistics and handling basic budgeting.
- Creative Problem Solving: Adapted strategies through iterative processes, reflecting the flexibility required to handle unexpected meal preparation challenges.
Assistant Manager
Copper Branch
Square One
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Hands-On Food Preparation: Prepared large batch portions of meals using/maintaining various commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, stoves, and food processors. This aligns with the ability to manage high-volume meal preparation in the cook role.
- Operational Efficiency & Food Safety: Ensured compliance with food safety protocols and maintained a clean, safe work environment in a fast-paced food service setting.
- Training & Development: Completed intensive training with the franchiser. Led staff training on food safety and protocols, ensuring smooth operations and consistent service.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support
Sheridan College
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Event Planning & Stakeholder Coordination: Organized four major events for marginalized communities, increasing average attendance through collaboration with diverse stakeholders—skills transferable to coordinating culturally diverse meal planning.
- Survey Administration & Sensitivity: Conducted 300+ surveys on sensitive topics, demonstrating the ability to handle delicate conversations tactfully, a key skill in managing diverse tenant needs and dietary concerns.
Education
Tech/SaaS Sales Accelerator -
UVARO
04.2021
Diploma - Social Service Work
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON04.2017
Skills
- Food Safety Certified
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- 200 hr Yoga Training
- 60 hr Intro to Ayurveda
Certification
-Food Safety
-First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Lead Steward
Othership
04.2023 - 04.2024
Sales Development Representative
Bench Accounting
05.2022 - 06.2023
Business Development
Contractor
04.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Manager
Copper Branch
11.2019 - 11.2020
Community Outreach Coordinator
Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support
09.2016 - 04.2017
Tech/SaaS Sales Accelerator -
UVARO
Diploma - Social Service Work
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning