Lorraine Boisvert

Retired

Summary

Highly motivate and love working with the public especially seniors.

Always willing to learn

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

CDS/costco

Food Demonstrator

04.2009 - 02.2017

Job overview

Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing engaging and informative food demonstrations.
Increased product sales by creating appealing displays and showcasing benefits of various food items.
Promoted brand awareness through effective communication and presentation skills during demonstrations.
Collaborated with store management to ensure optimal placement of demonstration stations for maximum visibility.
Maintained clean and organized demonstration areas, adhering to strict hygiene standards.
Developed innovative recipes and food pairings for demonstrations, resulting in increased customer interest.
Educated customers on proper cooking techniques, leading to improved confidence in their culinary abilities.
Ensured accurate inventory of products used during demonstrations, minimizing waste and controlling costs.
Assisted in the development of marketing materials for upcoming events and promotions, boosting store traffic.
Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about products, ingredients, and dietary restrictions.
Delivered entertaining performances while preparing dishes, resulting in an enjoyable experience for shoppers.
Utilized a variety of cooking techniques to demonstrate versatility of products being showcased.
Tracked success of demonstrations through feedback forms, making improvements as needed for future presentations.
Managed time efficiently when setting up/breaking down demonstration stations at various locations within the store.
Exceeded sales goals through persuasive sales tactics that highlighted key features and benefits of products being demonstrated.
Pleasantly engaged all individuals, offered product samples and handed out coupons and food information.
Observed strict health and hygiene procedures to maintain food safety.
Utilized well-developed communication and persuasion skills by promoting special offers and encouraging purchases of demonstrated products.
Prepared demonstration foods and placed on napkins or plates for attractive display.
Set up area for product demonstration neatly and made sure all necessary food and informational materials nearby.
Arranged demonstration areas to be appealing to attract attention of prospective customers.
Assisted customers in locating items, addressed questions and provided product samples.
Recommended specific product options to meet customer needs.
Set up product displays before demonstrations and checked after completing presentation to maintain attractive sales space.
Developed strong, honest and open customer relationships by presenting informational sales presentations to potential customers.

Royal Victoria Hospital

Procurement Officer

04.1987 - 12.2016

Job overview

Enhanced contract negotiation processes by streamlining documentation and communication procedures.
Reduced risk exposure through diligent monitoring and enforcement of contractual obligations.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive contract strategies that met business objectives.
Streamlined vendor selection process resulting in efficient procurement of goods and services.
Strengthened internal controls by developing and implementing contract management policies, procedures, and templates.
Mitigated legal risks by conducting thorough reviews of contractual agreements before finalizing negotiations.

Skills

Customer Engagement
Product Information
Product Demonstrations
Sample products
Outgoing Personality

Audience Engagement
Bilingual in Language
Retail Sales
Customer Service

Languages

English

Professional Working

Certification

CIM CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT DESIGNATION

APMA ADAVANCE PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCATION DESIGNATION

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