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Overview
Work History
Education
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Precious Alhassan

St. John's,Canada

Summary

Hardworking, highly motivated graduate eager to learn new skills, while using previous experiences to enhance the workplace.

I operate efficiently both individually and in team settings, and I'm quick to adapt to different procedures and new technologies. I am resourceful, results-driven, and passionate about personal growth and workplace satisfaction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Project and Task Manager

We Care Foundation of NL
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
08.2025 - Current
  • As part of the We Care Foundation team, I currently coordinate with the Chair to help create and organize fundraising events, entrepreneurship and employment skills workshops, and community markets to help new Canadian immigrants network and make connections.
  • I act as a liaison between the community and the We Care team, and maintain the flow of communication between members of the community and our Chair.
  • This work experience puts my communication, time management, and problem-solving skills to use, while helping me develop as a leader.

Work Study

The Simon Lab
London, ON
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • I worked under Dr. Anne Simon, a biology professor at the University of Western Ontario. I worked in her lab as a Drosophila food producer.
  • I was responsible for communicating with the lab's researchers to ensure that Drosophila food was always in stock.
  • I was responsible for troubleshooting whenever an issue arose with the food we produced, to ensure that Dr. Simon's graduate students did not experience significant setbacks in their research.
  • This work experience honed my communication and problem-solving skills.

Cast Member

Cineplex Odeon Cinemas
St. John's
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • During my employment at Cineplex, I was responsible for working with guests at the concessions counter, taking and delivering their orders.
  • I communicated with the kitchen staff to ensure products were in stock and guest modifications to certain foods could be accommodated.
  • I handled monetary transactions, responded to guest concerns, and processed refunds for guests.
  • I was responsible for restocking products for the concessions stand and communicating with my supervisors when a product was out of stock, expired, or damaged.
  • This work experience engaged my communication and interpersonal skills, and made me more comfortable using technology.

Counter Staff Member

Tim Hortons
St. John's
07.2019 - 08.2023
  • As a part of the Tim Hortons team and staff, I handled monetary transactions as a cashier and took and delivered customer's orders at the front of house or drive-through.
  • I provided customers stellar service by responding appropriately to their concerns and communicating them effectively with my supervisors.
  • I worked with a point-of-sales system that was regularly reprogrammed and learned to adapt quickly to change.
  • Through this experience I learned to take initiative where possible, communicate efficiently with customers and staff, and refined my problem-solving skills.

Restaurant Hostess

The Rock Steakhouse Bar and Grill
St. John's
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • As a hostess at The Rock Steakhouse, I was responsible for welcoming guests in and seating them appropriately.
  • I prepared seating arrangements based on existing reservations and organized menus and cutlery for each guest and table.
  • I spoke courteously with guests on the phone to book, cancel, or reschedule reservations.
  • I was also responsible for following up with diners to ensure their experiences were satisfactory.
  • My communication skills were put to good use with each guest interaction, and this experience polished my communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Prince of Wales Collegiate
St. John's, NL
06-2021

BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES - Anatomy And Cell Biology

University of Western Ontario
London, ON
06-2025

Skills

  • Detail-oriented
  • Basic lab skills and techniques
  • Customer service excellence
  • Multitasking capabilities
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Problem-solving abilities

Affiliations

  • Events Coordinator - Western University African Students Association (2023-2024)
  • Co- President - Western University Black in STEM (2024-2025)
  • Events Director - Western University Anatomy and Cell Biology Club (2024-2025)

Timeline

Project and Task Manager

We Care Foundation of NL
08.2025 - Current

Work Study

The Simon Lab
05.2024 - 08.2024

Cast Member

Cineplex Odeon Cinemas
05.2023 - 08.2023

Restaurant Hostess

The Rock Steakhouse Bar and Grill
05.2022 - 08.2022

Counter Staff Member

Tim Hortons
07.2019 - 08.2023

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Prince of Wales Collegiate

BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES - Anatomy And Cell Biology

University of Western Ontario
Precious Alhassan