Mikaela Collins
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
Versatile and hardworking team player with mechanical aptitude and analytical approach to challenges. Ready to bring communication and problem-solving skills from past work experience forward into a career in trades.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Deck Designer
The Home Depot
04.2021 - Current
- Works with clients to design custom decks, railings, and other outdoor projects.
- Independently researches products and materials to make recommendations to customers.
- Explains complex processes such as tiling and insulation installation to customers.
- Manages competing demands and maintains professionalism in stressful situations.
- Operates heavy machinery safely.
Editor-in-Chief
The Cascade
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Led production of weekly student newspaper.
- Developed and edited up to 30 articles weekly in addition to graphics and social media content.
- Adhered to professional standards of quality, accuracy, and ethics.
- Coordinated a large team of staff and contributors.
- Made and executed professional development plans for team members, sections, and the paper at large.
Sales Associate
BodyMods
03.2019 - 09.2020
Barista Trainer
Starbucks
02.2016 - 10.2018
Education
Geography, Sociology
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BCLinguistics
University of Victoria
Victoria, BCSkills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Problem-solving
- Research
- Computer literacy
- Project management
- Machine operating
Awards
- Associate of the Month (Home Depot)
February 2023, March 2024
- Homer Awards (Home Depot)
24
- Partner of the Quarter (Starbucks)
Timeline
Deck Designer
The Home Depot
04.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
BodyMods
03.2019 - 09.2020
Editor-in-Chief
The Cascade
06.2018 - 07.2021
Barista Trainer
Starbucks
02.2016 - 10.2018
Geography, Sociology
University of The Fraser Valley
Linguistics
University of Victoria
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