Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Mat Cancela

Oakville,Ontario

Summary

Responsive team leader with strong communication and retail background combined with a motivational and encouraging style. Talented trainer, problem-solver and planner. Well-organized and proactive retail professional with good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Events

BOLD Organisation
07.2022 - Current
  • Organized workshops and events for students, educators, and community leaders to amplify the importance of post-secondary education while teaching youth about business elements.
  • Worked hard to ensure that all BOLD events were inclusive and accessible to people with various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Customer Service and Self-Checkout Supervisor

Sobeys
04.2021 - Current
  • Trained employees on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Raised donations to multiple charities and organizations and continuously tried to find new ways to improve efficiency.
  • Worked in various departments and positions to gain as much experience as possible.
  • Oversaw and supervised employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain daily productivity targets.
  • Held notable positions such as the Scene+ Ambassador, Self-Checkout Supervisor, Customer Service, Cashier, Department Clerk and more. Cross-trained in a variety of departments.

Play Leader

Town Of Oakville
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Led and supervised a team of campers, ages 6-12, in engaging and educational activities to ensure a safe and enjoyable camp experience.
  • Designed and implemented daily schedules and lesson plans, incorporating a variety of recreational, creative, and team-building activities.
  • Ensured the well-being and safety of campers at all times, closely monitoring activities and enforcing camp rules and policies.
  • Provided one-on-one support to campers with special needs, ensuring their full participation and inclusion in camp activities.

Marketing Executive

White Oaks National Honour Society
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Planned and executed multiple fundraisers to raise money for various charities in the community.
  • Created sales strategies to promote advertising offerings and increase donations/sales.

Camp Counsellor Volunteer

Playground Pros Camp
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Coordinated and led group activities for 2019 campers and counsellors.
  • Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
  • Enforced discipline and policies to protect the safety of recreational activity participants.

Education

Bachelor of Management And Organizational Studies - Management And Legal Studies

Western University
London, ON
05.2027

High School Diploma -

White Oaks Secondary School
Oakville, ON
06.2023

Skills

  • Brand Management
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Team Leadership
  • Business Analysis
  • Training and Development
  • Microsoft Application Proficiency
  • Delegation & Supervision
  • Customer Service
  • Fundraising
  • Verbal & Written Communication

Certification

  • HIGH FIVE® Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Emergency First Aid

Languages

  • Portuguese - Fluent
  • English - Fluent
  • Spanish - Intermediate

Timeline

Play Leader

Town Of Oakville
06.2023 - 08.2023

Director of Events

BOLD Organisation
07.2022 - Current

Marketing Executive

White Oaks National Honour Society
09.2021 - 06.2023

Customer Service and Self-Checkout Supervisor

Sobeys
04.2021 - Current

Camp Counsellor Volunteer

Playground Pros Camp
07.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Management And Organizational Studies - Management And Legal Studies

Western University

High School Diploma -

White Oaks Secondary School
Mat Cancela