Lael Twagirayesu
Embrun
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Prep Cooking Assistant
UnityPro Events
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Developed strong knife skills through regular practice, improving precision in slicing, dicing, and chopping ingredients
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Supported catering events by helping preparing large quantities of food within tight deadlines, resulting in successful functions.
Parking Attendant (Seasonal)
Calypso Theme Waterpark
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Answered general questions about parking fees, facilities, and directions.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting each customer upon arrival, offering assistance when needed throughout their visit.
- Trained new parking booth attendants on company policies and procedures, fostering a cohesive team environment.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities while balancing responsibilities such as fee collection and customer inquiries.
- Reduced wait times for customers by swiftly processing vehicle entries and exits using automated systems.
Co Dance Captain/Instructor
Group Itetero Traditional Dance
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained high standards of professionalism during rehearsals, performances, and paying stage performances
- Helped struggling members with techniques and choreography.
- Kept team properly spaces and positioned during numbers.
- Scheduled practices, notified team members and monitored participation.
- Provided constructive criticism to assist team with improving performance.
- Learned new choreography and staging quickly in order to coach team on routines.
Education
St-Thomas Aquinas High School
Russell, ON06-2026
Skills
- Problem solving
- Flexible and Honest
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Strong customer service
- Reliable and punctual
- Patience
- Collaboration
- Quick-learning
Courses
Culinary Skills Course
Completing a hands-on cooking course focused on essential kitchen techniques, including knife skills, handling hot pans, and using the oven safely. Work in a team of two to prepare various dishes, demonstrating teamwork, time management, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- One of four students (Grades 9-12) chosen by teachers for my leadership as a Black student.
- Spoke in front of the school at the inaugural Black History Month panel.
- Contributed to meaningful discussions on Black identity, history, and leadership.
- Helped set a precedent for future student-leaders
Panelist/Speaker – First-Black History Month Panel
Awards
Summa Awards (2022- Current) - Maintained an average of 80%
Academic Award for Science, French and The Arts throughout 2022-2025
Timeline
Co Dance Captain/Instructor
Group Itetero Traditional Dance
01.2024 - Current
Food Prep Cooking Assistant
UnityPro Events
12.2023 - 01.2025
Parking Attendant (Seasonal)
Calypso Theme Waterpark
06.2023 - 07.2024
St-Thomas Aquinas High School
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