PALAK NAYYAR
Mississauga,Ontario
Summary
Highly motivated and self-driven student at Niagara College, Toronto, seeking opportunities that match skills and education, allowing me to blossom into a competent working professional. A natural leader with outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. Proven team player with a strong work ethic, dedicated to developing administrative skills and gaining real-world experience in the business. Fluent in multiple languages, equipped with excellent time-management skills, and eager to learn and grow. Passionate about assisting others in finding happiness and balance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sales Technician
Time Shop Hudson's Bay
11.2023 - Current
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
Cashier
Tim Hortons (Full Time)
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Taking orders with speed and accuracy at the front counter
- Preparing and packaging food orders for catering and in-store orders
- Checking orders for product quality and consistency
- Following sanitation and safety procedures
- Working with fellow team members to ensure guest satisfaction
- Modeling and supporting clear communications between the front counter and kitchen staff
- Reconciled cash drawer at the start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Chef Helper
Scotia Bank Arena
- Worked as Chef Helper in Scotia Bank Arena
- Responsible for preparing and packaging food orders for customers
- Examining orders to ensure product quality and portion of the food
- In charge of maintaining proper hygiene of that area and for providing stands
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
Education
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM - Hospitality And Tourism Management
NIAGARA COLLEGE
Toronto, ON04.2024
Post-Graduation - Human Resource Management
NIAGARA COLLEGE TORONTO
Toronto, ON06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
PUNJAB UNIVERSITY
CHANDIGARH 06.2021
Skills
- Team Player
- Confident Communication
- Active Listening
- Resilience
- Organizational Skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Motivated and Deadline-Driven
- Problem-Solving
Volunteer Experience
- The Mind Research Foundation, India, Passionate about advocating for Mental Health, Worked on campaigns for Student Mental Health and Literacy, Campaigns on Social Media Awareness & Impact
- Market Research, Communication, Problem Solving, Social media strategy, Photo editing.
- Animal Welfare, On ground support for Street Animals Care & Cure, Volunteering positions for Animal Safety
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Technician
Time Shop Hudson's Bay
11.2023 - Current
Cashier
Tim Hortons (Full Time)
09.2022 - 11.2023
Chef Helper
Scotia Bank Arena
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM - Hospitality And Tourism Management
NIAGARA COLLEGE
Post-Graduation - Human Resource Management
NIAGARA COLLEGE TORONTO
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
PUNJAB UNIVERSITY
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