Maria Karpik
Etobicoke
Summary
Hardworking and reliable employee with extensive background operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual. Works well within team settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cashier
Canadian Tire
04.2015 - 12.2025
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area for optimal service.
- Proceeded credit card payments
- Prepared paperwork pertaining to my daily sale.
- Training in recognizing external theft.
- Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and empathy.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations.
Food Preparation Worker
Encore catering
06.2010 - 11.2015
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring proper usage and maintenance for safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas throughout shifts.
- Followed recipes accurately to ensure consistency in food quality and presentation.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes during peak hours.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations while handling food products and equipment.
Medical Receptionist
Dr. Sayani
09.2005 - 05.2013
- Scheduled patient appointments and managed office calendar efficiently.
- Verified patient information and updated medical records accurately.
- Processed insurance claims and handled payment transactions securely.
- Managed incoming calls and directed inquiries to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of reception area consistently.
- Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
- Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members.
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
- Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
- Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
- Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
Education
3 Years Degree From Centennial College - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, Ontario 06.2000 - 09.2026
Certificate -
Medix
Toronto, ON 01.2008 - 08.2009
Languages
Spanish
First Language
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Cashier
Canadian Tire
04.2015 - 12.2025
Food Preparation Worker
Encore catering
06.2010 - 11.2015
Certificate -
Medix
01.2008 - 08.2009
Medical Receptionist
Dr. Sayani
09.2005 - 05.2013
3 Years Degree From Centennial College - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
06.2000 - 09.2026