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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Safety Training Certifications
Languages
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Omer Gucbilmez

Markham,ON

Summary

Up-and-coming lawyer and entrepreneur with an eagerness to strive to change the lives of others in every endeavor. Highly motivated with a background in retail, sales, business, and client acquisition helps to make my role within any company crucial to its success. I am a challenge seeker looking forward to cultivating my experience in the workforce while fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues as a key problem solver and hard worker.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Groupe Dynamite Inc
Markham, Ontario
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisted customers in selecting outfits, ensuring choices aligned with personal style and occasion needs.
  • Managed inventory, ensuring availability of popular sizes and styles.
  • Provided personalized shopping experiences, building strong customer relationships.
  • Tracked customer purchases using a point-of-sale system for loyalty programs and promotional tracking purposes.

Elementary Teacher

Oxford Learning
Markham, ON
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Creating specialized learning programs for students ranging from Junior Kindergarten to grade 12.
  • Taught literacy and math to students with special education needs including Autism, Learning Disability, and ADHD.
  • Establishing a safe and supportive learning environment for students to succeed in Reading, Writing, and Math.
  • Communicating closely with parents to discuss possible learning pathways for students to gain self-esteem and overcome their weaknesses.
  • Working one-on-one with students to assess their learning needs, while building their cognitive awareness inside the classroom.

Sales Associate

Bestbuy
Markham, ON
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Developing strong relationships with customers resulting in increased sales conversions and accurate product recommendations.
  • Cash handling, register maintenance, and customer service support.
  • Implemented effective merchandising strategies for store layout.
  • Engaged with customers to offer expert advice on new products and trends expected in the next season, such as potential sales and packaging options for warranties.

Emergency Supply Teacher

Durham District School Board
Uxbridge, ON
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Executed comprehensive lesson plans for a diverse group of 30 students.
  • Ensuring students are learning in an inclusive environment that meets the needs of all students.
  • Provided individualized instruction, facilitated small group sessions, and utilized Google Meet to assist students requiring additional support during the pandemic.
  • Developed instructional materials including lesson plans, daily assignments, and PowerPoint presentations tailored to meet diverse learning needs in math and literacy classes.

Information Officer

Elections Canada
Markham, ON
09.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided assistance to the central poll supervisor (CPS) during election day.
  • Supported colleagues in performing vote tallies.
  • Controlled the flow of electors into the voting room.
  • Ensured the privacy of election ballots.
  • Obtained necessary voter details and validated identification, offering assistance with any concerns.

Youth Coordinator/Tutor/Volunteer

Mevlana Foundation
Toronto, ON
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Tutoring students in grades 1-10 (English, Math, Social studies).
  • Small group study sessions and peer mentorship for grades 9-10.
  • Tutoring and supporting students with special needs (Autism, Learning disability and Emotional support).
  • Organized youth events (presentations, workshops, and seminars).

Administrative Assistant

The Real Estate Office
Toronto, ON
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Handled incoming phone calls and provided exceptional customer support.
  • Streamlined contract management by efficiently handling filing and faxing responsibilities.
  • Managed documents and communicated with sales representatives via email.
  • Skilled in the use of various software platforms including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education

Bachelor of Education (Concurrent) Program, Elementary Teacher Candidate -

York University
North York, ON
07-2025

Political Science and English Major (Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies) -

York University
North York, ON
07-2025

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Markham District High School
Markham, ON
06.2021

Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Client Account Management
  • Contract Preparation
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Analytical
  • Technological
  • Lesson planning
  • Empathy
  • Commitment to equity
  • Inclusion
  • Diversity
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Leadership
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Interpersonal
  • Basketball Player (coaching assistant)

Safety Training Certifications

  • WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System certified).
  • Infection Control (Covid-19 H&S) certification.
  • Violence & Harassment: Health & Safety training.

Languages

  • English
  • Turkish (full professional proficiency)

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Sales Associate

Groupe Dynamite Inc
12.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Bestbuy
09.2022 - 01.2023

Elementary Teacher

Oxford Learning
09.2021 - 08.2023

Emergency Supply Teacher

Durham District School Board
09.2021 - 09.2022

Information Officer

Elections Canada
09.2021 - 09.2021

Youth Coordinator/Tutor/Volunteer

Mevlana Foundation
08.2019 - 03.2021

Administrative Assistant

The Real Estate Office
05.2019 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Education (Concurrent) Program, Elementary Teacher Candidate -

York University

Political Science and English Major (Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies) -

York University

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Markham District High School
Omer Gucbilmez