Owen Chilvers
Bradford,Ontario
Summary
Motivated first-year Dalhousie University student with a strong passion for business and entrepreneurship, seeking a full-time position to develop skills and contribute to a dynamic team. With three years as a cashier at A&W and 11 months as a sales associate at Tommy Hilfiger, I have developed strong customer service and sales abilities. Recently, I worked at Weedman Lawn Care as a door-to-door salesperson and business development representative, where building client relationships and identified new opportunities, leading to a promotion to technician in June. I excel at balancing academics with work, showcasing a strong work ethic and time management skills. Available for 25+ hours per week after school, I am eager to leverage my experiences in a role that fosters growth and organizational success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician
WeedMan lawncare
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Applied fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides according to safety standards and customer needs, promoting lawn health
- Built strong relationships with clients through effective communication and by addressing concerns promptly, creating a friendly environment
- Employed effective sales tactics to secure new truck sales and upsell additional services to established clients
- Learned effective time management strategies through attending high school while working 48-hour, 6 day work weeks at the age of 17
Doorknocker/Business Development Representative
WeedMan lawncare
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Went door to door initiating conversations with residents to promote services/products, enhancing community relations
- Conducted sales calls to follow up on established leads, grossing one of the highest sales percentages in the company’s branches being awarded 4x salesman of the week
- Maintained accurate records of interactions and follow-ups to measure success and adjust strategies
- Developed strong verbal communication skills through diverse interactions and applied persuasive sales techniques to increase conversion rates/sales percentage
- Consistently met or exceeded daily targets for outreach and leads through use of efficient planning routes and schedules to maximize outreach efforts
Camp Counsellor
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Proven ability to plan and organize events for children, ensuring engaging and age-appropriate activities
- Kept meticulous records to track children's activities, milestones, and preferences
- Contributed to the planning and coordination of various events, fostering a positive and enjoyable atmosphere for children
- Prioritized the safety and well-being of children by implementing safety measures and performing first aid as needed
- Demonstrated a quick and effective response to ensure a secure environment for children under care
Sales Associate
Tommy Hilfiger
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, ensuring a positive and enjoyable shopping experience for patrons
- Proficient in folding and organizing clothes to maintain a neat and appealing presentation in retail spaces
- Ensured cleanliness and orderliness of work areas, contributing to a welcoming and organized shopping environment
- Able to efficiently multitask between assisting customers, folding clothes, and maintaining a tidy workspace
Cashier
A & W
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Diligently maintained cleanliness and stocked supplies in restaurant areas, ensuring a pleasant and hygienic dining environment
- Proficient in taking and accurately delivering customer orders, demonstrating strong attention to detail
- Handled monetary transactions with precision, providing customers with efficient and accurate payment processing
- Committed to delivering exceptional customer service to ensure a positive dining experience
Education
Business
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2028
High School Diploma -
Bradford District High School
Bradford, ON02.2024
Environmental Speciality Program(Enviro Adventure)
Nantyr Shores Secondary School
Innisfil, ON06.2023
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Promotional Design
- Collaboration and Independence
- Website building
- Adept at working both independently and collaboratively in team settings
- Strong Work Ethic
- Child Interaction
- Problem-Solving
- Numeracy Proficiency
- Outdoor Proficiency
- Accreditations
- Time Management
Certification
- Wilderness first aid certification
- Standard first aid certification
- GPS/Navigation certification
- Project wild certification
- CPR Level C
- ORCKA canoe tripping level 1 certification
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Wakeboarding
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boxing
Volunteer Experience
- Co-Op - Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
- Outdoor education conferences – Mittens in the Snow, Singing in the Rain
- Children’s Christmas party at Simcoe County District School Board
- Spring water national park – SCDSB teachers conference
- Founded the Spooky season/happy holiday toy drive – Raising awareness of foster care issues in Canada
References
Upon request
Timeline
Technician
WeedMan lawncare
06.2024 - 08.2024
Doorknocker/Business Development Representative
WeedMan lawncare
02.2024 - 05.2024
Camp Counsellor
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
06.2023 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
Tommy Hilfiger
09.2022 - 07.2023
Cashier
A & W
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Wilderness first aid certification
- Standard first aid certification
- GPS/Navigation certification
- Project wild certification
- CPR Level C
- ORCKA canoe tripping level 1 certification
Business
Dalhousie University
High School Diploma -
Bradford District High School
Environmental Speciality Program(Enviro Adventure)
Nantyr Shores Secondary School
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