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Overview
Work History
Education
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References
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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, Ontario
09-2025

Post Graduate Degree - Public Relations and communications

York University School Of continuing Studies
Toronto, ON
09.2024

Masters’ Degree - Economics

Central Dept of Economics, Tribhuvan University
Kirtipur, Nepal
01.2023

Bachelors’ Degree - Business Administration

Little Angels’ College of Management
Lalitpur, Nepal
01.2017

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
Leena Ghimire