MacKenzie Reddick
Antigonish,NS
Summary
Results-driven, with excellent organizational and communication skills. Successful at accomplishing tasks. Strong analytical thinker and problem solver quick to learn new processes. Confident worker passionate about learning new skills. Ambitious and driven individual ready and willing to work hard and learn from professionals. Brings outstanding communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier
Superstore
Antigonish, NS
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Assisted customers by providing information and resolving complaints.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
Camp Counselor
Stfx
Antigonish, NS
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Provided positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
- Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
- Improved camper experience with list of flash-fun ideas.
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
Babysitter
McGrath family
Antigonish, NS
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Helping older children with homework assignments as directed by parents.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
Instructor
African drumming
Antigonish, NS
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Facilitated group activities to promote positive behavior, social skills, and self-esteem.
- Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, parents and colleagues.
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an effective teaching environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School
Antigonish, NS06-2024
Skills
- Education assessments
- Learning skills development
- Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
HRY(Healthy Relationships for Youth) Facilitator
Trained by staff at Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre.
Planned and implemented violence prevention workshops for grade nine students.
Enhanced skills in communication, public speaking and organization.
R. K. MacDonald Volunteer
Participated in recreational activities with residents Developed deeper understanding of long term care facilities Enhanced communication skills with the older population
Buddies Program, Dr. J. H. Gillis
Participated in inclusion program for peers with varied abilities
Designed activities to enhance communication skills
Gained a deeper understanding of the importance of an inclusive atmosphere.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Certificate of Achievement
- Certification of Participation
- Certification of Completion
- Mental Health Literacy June 2023 Feb. - June 2024
Timeline
Cashier
Superstore
04.2022 - 10.2022
Instructor
African drumming
09.2021 - 09.2023
Camp Counselor
Stfx
06.2021 - 08.2023
Babysitter
McGrath family
01.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School