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Manuela Sampedro Mejia

London,ON

Summary

Soon-to-be graduate of the Event Planning program at Fanshawe College, with experience in customer relations and event coordination. Bilingual in Spanish and English, bringing a positive attitude, strong sense of responsibility, and solid organizational and time-management skills to every project. Known for being detail-oriented, adaptable, and proactive in identifying solutions. Passionate about crafting seamless, engaging event experiences that leave a lasting impression and foster positive relationships with clients and attendees.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate, Cashier & Trainer

Zara, Inditex
London, Ontario
10.2021 - Current
  • Deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Train new employees, improving their performance and efficiency.
  • Process transactions, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Yoga Workshop Event- Event Planning Student

Fanshawe College Capstone Project
London, Ontario
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Organized a yoga workshop as part of a capstone project.
  • Coordinated food and beverage logistics.
  • Vendor coordination.
  • Ensured a smooth event experience.

Cashier

Real Fruit Bubble Tea
London, Ontario
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Answered customer questions and provided product information.
  • Accepted cash and debit/credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.

Babysitter

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London, Ontario
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Babysitting kids during the pandemic, providing activities that develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills.
  • During this time I had the opportunity to learn about autism and the importance of a sense of belonging through an inclusive environment.

Education

College Diploma - Event Planning

Fanshawe College
London, ON
04-2025

Skills

  • Effective communication with customers and coworkers, able to interact with customers in a friendly and polite manner
  • Event planning and logistics coordination
  • Client/Vendor relations
  • Fluent in oral and written English, as well as Spanish
  • Creative, and dedicated individual
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Comitted to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

References

Rita Raka- Zara, General Manager

Phone number: 519-672-9378

Emily Dickson, CAE. Area Director, Venues- Encore Canada

Email: emilydickson.16@gmail.com

Rebeca Urquilla- Zara, Women's Department Manager

Phone number: 226-977-3017

Timeline

Yoga Workshop Event- Event Planning Student

Fanshawe College Capstone Project
01.2025 - 03.2025

Sales Associate, Cashier & Trainer

Zara, Inditex
10.2021 - Current

Cashier

Real Fruit Bubble Tea
08.2021 - 09.2021

Babysitter

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03.2021 - 08.2021

College Diploma - Event Planning

Fanshawe College
Manuela Sampedro Mejia