Administrative professional with experience in customer service, sales, and administrative tasks. Known for reliability, strong organizational skills, and effective communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cashier/Seasonal Sales Associate
The Home Depot
05.2023 - 11.2024
Helped customers locate products and complete purchases, including through phone sales.
Ensured accuracy in cash handling, minimizing discrepancies and maintaining balanced registers.
Administered loss prevention strategies by monitoring transactions and identifying theft risks.
Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions for up to 18 POS tills.
Resolved escalated customer disputes with special actions such as discounts.
Maintained a clean and organized work area for a pleasant customer shopping environment.
Worked closely with team members from other departments to resolve complex customer issues or facilitate seamless transactions.
Development Services Coordinator
City of Chestermere
03.2018 - 06.2020
Supervised a staff of six
Assigned projects, adjusted workflows, conducted staff evaluations and facilitated employee development
Mediated disputes between staff or with the public related to the department
Prepared and presented staff reports to City Council and committees as required
Development Enforcement Officer
City of Airdrie
11.2014 - 03.2018
Engaged collaboratively with the public using a positive education approach to resolve community concerns and land use bylaw contraventions without the use of written warnings when possible
Successfully resolved a very large number of complaint files using this method
Strong knowledge of legislation pertaining to municipal land use enforcement
Development Officer
Town of Fort Macleod
01.2010 - 11.2014
Represented and managed the Municipality’s Planning, Development, and Building services
Processed permit applications and prepared and presented reports to Town Council and Council committees
Coordinated contracted Town planners, engineers, and surveyors on municipal land projects
Education
Conflict Resolution Certificate -
Mount Royal University
01.2017
Local Authority Administration Certificate - Government Administration
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
01.2015
Contract Management Certificate -
Mount Royal University
01.2014
Applied Land Use Planning Certificate -
University of Alberta
01.2014
Dale Carnegie, Effective Communication -
Dale Carnegie Training
01.2014
Bachelor of Science, B.Sc. - Biology
University of Calgary
01.1994
Skills
Customer service
Office organization
Record-keeping
Phone etiquette, telephone skills
Appointment scheduling
Listening skills
Verbal & written communication
File management
Strong attention to detail
Problem-solving
Team player
Microsoft Outlook, Word, PPT, Excel
Cash handling
Timeline
Head Cashier/Seasonal Sales Associate
The Home Depot
05.2023 - 11.2024
Development Services Coordinator
City of Chestermere
03.2018 - 06.2020
Development Enforcement Officer
City of Airdrie
11.2014 - 03.2018
Development Officer
Town of Fort Macleod
01.2010 - 11.2014
Contract Management Certificate -
Mount Royal University
Applied Land Use Planning Certificate -
University of Alberta
Dale Carnegie, Effective Communication -
Dale Carnegie Training
Bachelor of Science, B.Sc. - Biology
University of Calgary
Conflict Resolution Certificate -
Mount Royal University
Local Authority Administration Certificate - Government Administration