Quillinn Barnes
Ajax,ON
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in landscaping and retail, notably at Ontario Parks. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional service and product knowledge. Skilled in power tool operation and facility upkeep, consistently maintaining high standards and ensuring a welcoming environment for guests. Committed to delivering results and fostering positive experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Parks Maintenance Worker
Ontario Parks
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Serviced park restrooms to keep each free of trash, stocked with basic supplies and clean for guests.
- Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
- Removed debris and waste from public beaches and outdoor areas, monitoring for proper use and damages.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas, including equipment maintenance and repairs.
Retail Sales Associate, Merchandiser
Spirit Halloween Super Store
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
Budtender
Kiaro X Hemisphere
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Sold flowers, concentrates and edibles in fast-paced environment.
- Restocked supplies and arranged displays.
- Answered questions about medicinal or recreational uses, effects, and qualities of different strains.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards including ID verification upon customer arrival.
Grocery Cashier & Stocker
Sobeys
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Pleasantly greeted customers, providing prompt and courteous cashier service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Toronto, UTSC
Scarborough, ON04-2027
Skills
- Landscaping
- Facility upkeep
- Power tool operation
- Retail display setup
- Retail sales customer services
- Product knowledge
- Product education
- In-store support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Parks Maintenance Worker
Ontario Parks
03.2025 - 08.2025
Retail Sales Associate, Merchandiser
Spirit Halloween Super Store
06.2023 - 11.2024
Budtender
Kiaro X Hemisphere
03.2022 - 02.2023
Grocery Cashier & Stocker
Sobeys
02.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Toronto, UTSC