Leena Ghimire
Thunder Bay,Canada
Summary
Business graduate with entrepreneurial experience and degrees in Economics, Public Relations, and Communications. Currently completing an MSc in Management with a focus on qualitative business research and retail industry experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Wine Merchant
Wine Rack
Thunder Bay, Ontario
02.2025 - Current
- Educate customers about wine varieties, and pairing suggestions.
- Conduct product tastings to engage customers and showcase wine selections.
- Assist customers in selecting wines based on their preferences and occasions.
- Process transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
Teaching Assistant
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Evaluated and graded final exams, presentations, and assignments, and provided feedback to enhance student learning.
- Entered grades into the system, and ensured accuracy and timely submission.
Sales Associate
Sunrise Records
Thunder Bay, Ontario
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted customers with product selection, resolved inquiries, complaints, and educated them about promotions.
- Maintained inventory levels and organized merchandise displays effectively.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales goals.
Sales Assistant
COBS Bread
Toronto, Ontario
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted customers by providing product information and recommendations.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Trained new staff on store procedures and customer service standards.
Co-Founder
Organic Herbs Nepal Pvt. Ltd
Kathmandu, Nepal
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: A small scale startup business , community based local sourcing, processing, for 150+ Natural Herbs, 55+ Essential Oils & 25+ Tea from Himalayas
- Manage overall retail operations of the company- online & offline channels
- Lead the processing, packaging & distribution of the company
- Lead the export function of the company
Research Enumerator
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, Nepal
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Collected Household Data of 100 Households for the study on 'Evaluating synergies and tradeoffs among health, education and economic sectors in the fight against the COVID-19 in Nepal: Evidence and policy responses'
- Collected Data covering demographics, income, expenditure, health, employment and education of the assigned household.
Education
MSc - Management(Research)
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario09-2025
Post Graduate Degree - Public Relations and communications
York University School Of continuing Studies
Toronto, ON09.2024
Masters’ Degree - Economics
Central Dept of Economics, Tribhuvan University
Kirtipur, Nepal01.2023
Bachelors’ Degree - Business Administration
Little Angels’ College of Management
Lalitpur, Nepal01.2017
Skills
- Research
- Sales and marketing
- Public relations
- communications
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Retail operations
- Data analysis
Languages And Proficiency
- English, Fluent (IELTS Overall Band 7.5)
- Nepali, Native
References
- Colin Kutchyera, Operations Manager, Faculty of Business Administration, Lakehead University, colin.kutchyera@lakeheadu.ca
- Khagendra Katuwal, Assistant Professor, Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University, ecokhagen@gmail.com
Publications And Participations
- Herbal Remedies and Cultural Identity: A Generational study of South Asian Canadians, MSC In management, Lakehead University (ongoing).
- MA Economics Thesis on 'Assessing the impact of BIMSTEC on Nepal’s trade: A Panel Data analysis.'
- Undergraduate research project on 'Impact of Performance appraisal on employee motivation- A Case of Merojob
- Recipient of 'The Silver standard of the- International Award for Young people' (The Duke of Edinburgh Awards)
- Founding Member 'BIZstyle Magazine (Semi Annually)' - An Initiative by LACM Students
Timeline
Wine Merchant
Wine Rack
02.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Lakehead University
01.2025 - 04.2025
Sales Associate
Sunrise Records
09.2024 - 02.2025
Sales Assistant
COBS Bread
03.2024 - 08.2024
Co-Founder
Organic Herbs Nepal Pvt. Ltd
11.2021 - 12.2023
Research Enumerator
Tribhuvan University
08.2021 - 09.2021
MSc - Management(Research)
Lakehead University
Post Graduate Degree - Public Relations and communications
York University School Of continuing Studies
Masters’ Degree - Economics
Central Dept of Economics, Tribhuvan University
Bachelors’ Degree - Business Administration
Little Angels’ College of Management
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