Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer work
Certification
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Aalia Zubairi

Oshawa,ON

Summary

Creative and customer-focused face painter with experience working for Sara Ward, Visual Feast, and Walmart Canada as a General Merchandise Associate. Known for delivering exceptional artistry and client service, consistently generating repeat business through positive feedback and memorable experiences. Skilled in multitasking and managing responsibilities across various Walmart departments. Proven ability to handle challenging situations with patience, professionalism, and a commitment to company standards. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction and achieving positive outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Merchandise Associate

Walmart Canada
Oshawa, Ontario
04.2025 - Current
  • Assisted customers with product selection, purchase decisions and inquiries.
  • Performed price checks for customers when requested.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting shoppers upon arrival and engaging them throughout their shopping experience.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Independently oversaw the Garden Centre, including organisation, cleaning, and transactions at the register.
  • Oversaw the electronics department, assisting customers with transactions at the register, retrieving merchandise, taking and cutting passport photos, and providing assistance with photo printers.
  • Ensured assigned departments were kept organised and clean, and all merchandise faced properly in designated locations.
  • Recommended replacement products to customers when desired items were out of stock or unavailable.

Face Painter

Sara Ward, Visual Feast
Oshawa, Ontario
10.2022 - Current
  • Received consistent positive feedback from clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting designs based on client feedback and preferences during events.
  • Maintained exceptional time management to adhere to scheduled appointments while delivering high-quality artistry.
  • Provided outstanding customer service, ensuring guest comfort throughout face painting experiences.
  • Managed challenging situations with professionalism, including calming anxious children in difficult conditions.
  • Developed techniques to accommodate clients with special needs for an inclusive experience.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas to uphold high standards of hygiene.

Education

High School Diploma -

Eastdale C.V.I.
Oshawa, ON
06-2024

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Organisational skills
  • Patience and adaptability
  • Artistry and creativity
  • Effective at de-escalation
  • Client relationship building
  • Working with young children and those with special needs

Volunteer work

Volunteered at Janet Lange's Art and Design Camp at Knox Pumpkin Farm in July, 2023.

  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Planned and organized campers' activities including games, breaks, painting, sketching, project planning and creation, and self-regulation breaks when necessary.
  • Maintained clean environment for staff and campers - cleaned, organized and decorated campgrounds.
  • Oversaw teaching young campers about art and different methods to improve their artistic skills.

Certification

  • Cannsell Standard (February 11, 2025)
  • Food handler's Certificate (June 25, 2025)

Able to begin work immediately

Timeline

General Merchandise Associate

Walmart Canada
04.2025 - Current

Face Painter

Sara Ward, Visual Feast
10.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Eastdale C.V.I.
Aalia Zubairi