Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Awards Certificates
Languages
References
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Mya Christiaans

Alliston,Canada

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at YMCA Summer Camp, specializing in youth mentorship and leadership. Demonstrated success in enhancing camper engagement and fostering teamwork, leading to improved social skills among participants. Strong communication and customer service skills contribute to creating positive experiences for all involved.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor

YMCA Summer Camp
06.2025 - Current
  • Supervise campers aged 6-12, ensuring safety and fostering a fun environment
  • Lead activities, serving as a positive role model and enhancing camper engagement
  • Assist with meals and enforce camp rules, contributing to a memorable experience
  • Cultivate social skills and well-being, creating a nurturing environment
  • Facilitate diverse activities, promoting personal growth and teamwork
  • Actively participated in camp events, inspiring campers through positive interactions and mentorship.
  • Led daily activities to enhance camper participation, resulting in noticeable improvements in social interaction and teamwork among participants.

Cashier/ floor associate

Canadian Tire
11.2022 - 06.2025
  • On the floor I focus on stocking the shelves as well as do exceptional reports for our store inventory
  • Assist customers with their credit card payments
  • Locate product in our warehouse for customers
  • Train our new staff to ensure they perform well on the job
  • Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
  • Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.

Sales Associate

West 49
09.2021 - 04.2024
  • Offered key holder position
  • Greeted customers in a friendly way and gave a positive first impression
  • Maintained store standards and cleanliness by keeping change rooms clean and clothes folded
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
  • Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
  • Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
  • Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in market place.

Cashier

Freshco
07.2022 - 03.2024
  • As a cashier, I interact with our customers and ensure that they are satisfied with their purchase
  • If customers are not satisfied I accommodate to their needs and give refunds and exchanges
  • Always have a smile on my face to make sure I look approachable towards our customers
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
  • Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.

Associate

McDonald's
09.2021 - 03.2024
  • Crew trainer position to ensure the new hires can execute on the job
  • Guest Experience Leader position to take care of customer needs and satisfactions
  • Ensure customers are happy with their visit
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement and cost savings initiatives.
  • Processed payments using point-of-sale systems.
  • Conducted inventory checks to ensure accuracy of shelf stock.

Education

Diploma - Police Foundations

Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario
10.2024

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

St. Roch Catholic Secondary School
Brampton, Ontario
01.2021

Skills

  • Great communication skills
  • Team player
  • Quick learner
  • Reliable
  • Adaptable
  • Creative
  • Leadership skills
  • Customer service
  • Youth mentorship

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer Team Member, A4H Basketball Team, Brampton, 06/01/18, 12/01/19, Responsible for score management, Supervised participants, ages 8-14, Enforced health and safety regulations
  • Counselor In-training, Town of Ajax, Ajax, 08/01/17, Developed leadership and interpersonal skills, Assisted in running games and activities for day campers, Maintained a safe environment for kids between ages of 4-14
  • Counselor In-training, Etobicoke Outdoor Education Center, Caledon, 07/01/16, Provided support to campers by creating a safe and welcoming environment, Participated and helped direct outdoor activities, Assisted in setting up and cleaning up games and activities

Awards Certificates

  • Smart Serve Certified
  • Certified in Standard Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C
  • Certified in Psychological First Aid (in regards to mental health)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Counselor

YMCA Summer Camp
06.2025 - Current

Cashier/ floor associate

Canadian Tire
11.2022 - 06.2025

Cashier

Freshco
07.2022 - 03.2024

Sales Associate

West 49
09.2021 - 04.2024

Associate

McDonald's
09.2021 - 03.2024

Diploma - Police Foundations

Mohawk College

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

St. Roch Catholic Secondary School

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