Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Busniess Administration Assistant
Focused Renovations Ltd
08.2010 - Current
Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Special Events Planner (Owner)
Hooked Up Weddings
06.2007 - 06.2015
Coordinated logistics, vendor contracts, and on-site management to ensure smooth execution of events.
Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing attendee inquiries promptly and professionally before, during, and after events.
Improved client satisfaction ratings through meticulous attention to detail and seamless event coordination.
Created memorable experiences for guests by incorporating innovative entertainment options and engaging activities.
Created, monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
Managed event logistics and operations.
Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
Cultivated strong partnerships with local businesses, securing in-kind donations or sponsorships for various occasions.
Developed comprehensive event timelines, ensuring all tasks were completed on schedule and resulting in well-organized events that consistently met or exceeded client expectations.
Facilitated memorable experiences, overseeing creative direction of event themes, decor, and entertainment options.
Early Childhood Educator
Calgary French & International School
12.2006 - 03.2010
Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day's schedule.
Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities in lesson plans.
Established ongoing professional development goals, participating in workshops and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in early childhood education.
Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and resources, improving overall teaching quality.
Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
Merchandising Associate /Retail Sales Associate
Hudson's Bay Company
07.2001 - 09.2006
Enhanced customer experience by maintaining clean, well-stocked, and organized store aisles.
Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and offering personalized product recommendations.
Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
Increased overall store performance with consistent attention to detail in visual merchandising efforts.
Improved product visibility by creating eye-catching merchandise displays.
Contributed to positive workplace culture by collaborating effectively with colleagues across departments.
Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, minimizing wait times for customers at checkout.
Customer Service Representative /Brand Promoter
Stampede Packs - Vibe 98.5 & CJAY 92
07.2003 - 07.2005
Promoted Vibe 98.5 & CJAY 92 at The Calgary Exhibition & Stampede selling backpacks and apparrel.
Demonstrated and maintained composure while multitasking in extremely fast-paced environment.
Trained staff on company operations, policies and services as booth supervisor.
Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into the team.
Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations and maintained adequate cash supply.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's High School
Calgary, AB
06-2001
Skills
Arts and crafts
Active Listening
Organizational and Planning Skills
Office Administration
Document Preparation and Organization
Professional Communication
Event planning and design
Events logistics management
Client Relationship Development
Certification
Respect In Sport - Activity Leader Certificate (CMSA - Calgary Minor Soccer Association) April 26, 2023