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Lesley LeBlanc

Halifax,NS

Summary

Strong multitasking skills with ability to work independently

Value for importance of team work in fast-paced environment

Ability in prioritizing for time sensitive deadlines & contracts

10+ years of experience working with the public & point of sale

Friendly with interest to grow, learn new skills & complete certification

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator, Converting Department

Farnell Packaging Limited
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Run machines efficiently, making adjustments & quality checks as required
  • Removing product from machines to package and build pallet
  • Reporting of any inefficiencies or safety issues
  • 12 hour rotating shift including night and day shifts
  • Basic computer skills, read/follow instruction, basic arithmetic
  • Ability to read basic measuring instruments
  • Stand for long periods in variable environmental conditions (hot/cold)
  • Frequent light lifting, physically demanding (50lb or less).

Front End Cashier & Merchandiser

Lawton's Drugstore
06.2021 - 11.2023
  • Providing efficient, friendly service for excellent customer experience
  • Accurate money handling, POS
  • Price filing, label making & display making
  • Provide accuracy in ALC ticket sales and redemptions
  • ID as necessary
  • A focus on catering to seniors, repeat customers whenever possible
  • Scene+ Ambassador
  • Provide info on Scene+ point card, sign up customers
  • Answer product inquries in-person and by phone
  • General merchanising, restock and stock room maintenance
  • Basic sanitation duties, adhering to Covid sanitation requirements.

Embroidery Machine Operator, Screen Printer's Assistant

Advanced Screen Printing
09.2018 - 08.2020
  • Precision and attention to detail to produce top quality products
  • Operate machines efficiently; maintain strict quality controls on all products
  • Provide sample products for customer, color match thread to garment
  • Heavy work load subsequent to frequent change in task, priority for rush orders
  • Fast-paced environment, 'Measure twice, cut once.' Work independently or as a team
  • Troubleshooting, scheduled maintenance tasks, inventory reports.

Steward RCR Catering & Hospitality

Cut Steakhouse, Shuck Raw Bar & Seafood, Cunard Centre, Pier 21
11.2017 - 08.2018
  • Sanitize, sort and restock dish/cook ware as required
  • Basic maintenance of sanitation equipment, chemical products
  • Scrub/shuck oysters, shock lobster, prep/portion veg/seafood as required
  • Special events, provide training, various tasks/projects, organizing, errands
  • Follow instruction, communication, team work
  • Repetitive tasks in physically demanding fast-paced environment.

Merchandiser

Value Village (Savers Inc.)
10.2015 - 03.2017
  • Tag and roll out new thrift items to sales floor & appropriate departments
  • Maintain quality control by cycling out damaged or unsold products
  • Provide excellent customer service including variable troubleshooting
  • Lifting, multitasking in physically demanding, fast-paced environment.

Front-End Cashier & Smoke Shop Attendant

Sobeys Inc. & Griffins
08.2011 - 01.2015
  • Providing fast, efficient, friendly customer service for excellent customer experience
  • Accurate money handling and Point of Sale
  • Evening shifts in Griffins Smoke Shop; adhering to tobacco sales laws and lock up
  • Sell and verify lotto tickets, following Atlantic Lotto Commission rules & regulations
  • Variable troubleshooting, problem solving, multitasking in demanding environment.

Custom Cresting & Embroidery Specialist

Maritime Campus Store
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Provide custom cresting, mods and repairs on various cloth products
  • Operate machines efficiently; maintain strict quality controls on all products
  • Embroidery, patches, personalized jerseys, vinyl prints on jean, twill, leather ect
  • Mooseheads, SMU, DAL, Q104 and local events
  • Pack orders for shipping according to invoices
  • Responsible for inventory control and to ensure sufficient materials available.

Education

Online course in progress -

Indigenous Canada

Diploma of Acupuncture -

CCATCM
12.2023

Applied Media Art and Communications -

NSCC Ivany Campus
12.2016

Adult Learning Program - Academic Grade 12 with honors -

NSCC Burridge Campus
12.2012

Applied Innovations for Business -

NSCC Burridge Campus
12.2012

Acadie: A Story of Survival -

NSCC Burridge Campus
12.2012

Skills

    Attention to Detail

    Machinery Operation

    Workplace Safety

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Problem-solving abilities

    Money handling abilities

    Customer Service

    Basic Math Competence

    Stockroom Maintenance

    Merchandise Stocking

    Workload prioritization

    Sanitation Standards

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Machine Operator, Converting Department

Farnell Packaging Limited
12.2023 - 05.2024

Front End Cashier & Merchandiser

Lawton's Drugstore
06.2021 - 11.2023

Embroidery Machine Operator, Screen Printer's Assistant

Advanced Screen Printing
09.2018 - 08.2020

Steward RCR Catering & Hospitality

Cut Steakhouse, Shuck Raw Bar & Seafood, Cunard Centre, Pier 21
11.2017 - 08.2018

Merchandiser

Value Village (Savers Inc.)
10.2015 - 03.2017

Front-End Cashier & Smoke Shop Attendant

Sobeys Inc. & Griffins
08.2011 - 01.2015

Custom Cresting & Embroidery Specialist

Maritime Campus Store
01.2005 - 01.2010

Online course in progress -

Indigenous Canada

Diploma of Acupuncture -

CCATCM

Applied Media Art and Communications -

NSCC Ivany Campus

Adult Learning Program - Academic Grade 12 with honors -

NSCC Burridge Campus

Applied Innovations for Business -

NSCC Burridge Campus

Acadie: A Story of Survival -

NSCC Burridge Campus
Lesley LeBlanc