Rocco Gioia
Sault Ste Marie,ON
Summary
Aspiring business professional seeking to contribute to the Wilfrid Laurier business community using foundational skills including leadership and collaboration. Committing to further build my adaptation to meaningful engagement with clients in the true business world.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Host and Runner
Quattro Vinotecca
10.2022 - Current
- Learned adaptation and organization through a fast-paced environment
- Supported staff by maintaining and pursuing through the busy customer flow
- Managed an average of 20 calls per day from customers
Grocery Associate
Joe and Janice’s No Frills
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Gained customer service experience through front-facing support problems
- Learned organization and marketing techniques through the 3-step face method (English out, two deep, flush the edge)
Education
BBA -
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON01-2029
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's College
Sault Ste. Marie, ON06-2025
Elementary Education -
Notre Dame Du Sault
Sault Ste. Marie, ON06.2021
Skills
- Analytical knowledge and numeracy skills
- Bilingual in English and French (B2 Certified)
- Strong collaborator with highly effective teamwork skills
- Fast learner, adapting rapidly to new scenarios
Websites
Accomplishments
- Academic and Business
- St Mary's College French Immersion Ambassador Award
- 1st Annual Sault College High School Business Case Competition Champion
- Effective Communicator Award for Operation Smile Campaign
- Honour Roll Student/Ontario Scholar
Community Service
Raised over $10 000 dollars with the SMC Operation Smile Campaign and provided over 40 smiles to kids in Honduras, Participated in Heaven Cent through donations and Mr SMC to support local communities and those in need, Raised money and participated in Relay for Life at St. Mary’s College, Participated in the 24-hour Soo firefighter charity hockey matches, Helped prepare le jour franco-ontarian at city hall, Helped Perlini Hockey Clinic teach young kids the fundamentals of hockey for 3 years, Donated and helped the local soup kitchen as well as the SOYA food drive
Business and Leadership Initiatives
- Experienced in mock budgets, marketing plans, stock investing, and accounting
- Led a case competition team to first place in the Sault College Business Case Competition by quickly adapting to evolving business scenarios, excelling in persuasive communication, and delivering the closing speech
- Independently generated and marketed immersive “buy-out of class” ticket ideas through the Operation Smile campaign that generated over $800 and sold out my high school gymnasium demonstrating strong event execution
Timeline
Restaurant Host and Runner
Quattro Vinotecca
10.2022 - Current
Grocery Associate
Joe and Janice’s No Frills
08.2022 - 11.2022
BBA -
Wilfrid Laurier University
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's College
Elementary Education -
Notre Dame Du Sault