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Safra Shaw

Toronto,ON

Summary

OCADU undergrad student looking for an entry level retail position. My qualities include: - Independent - Helpful - Problem solver - Creative - Sociable & Friendly - Quick learner

Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in arts and crafts volunteering. Successfully supported numerous community projects and facilitated creative workshops. Demonstrated effective communication and organizational skills in collaborative settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Instructor

Clay With Me
06.2024 - Current
  • Instructor for adult and children pottery classes
  • Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.

Pet Sitter

Pet Sitting
01.2018 - Current
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
  • Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.

Data Entry Clerk

Service Ontario
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.

Art Camp Counselor

Annex Art
03.2025 - 05.2025


  • Established strong relationships with campers, fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
  • Served as a role model for young artists by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, and dedication to the arts.
  • Enhanced camper creativity by designing and implementing diverse art projects.

Grocery Clerk

Steven's Grocery
06.2022 - 11.2024
  • Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
  • Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
  • Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.

Data Entry

Clay with me
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Imputed and processed children's camps forms to ensure day camps went smoothly

Ve'ahavta
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Company Overview: Outreach Van Program
  • Supplying homeless people with clothes, food and basic necessities
  • Outreach Van Program

Yard Work Service
06.2021 - 01.2024
  • I promote my services locally, which include clearing snow, leaves and weeds, throughout the year.
  • I often work with elderly clients, new families and college students to help get their yards in great shape.

Clothing Sales Associate

Saratoria
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: An online clothing business
  • I frequently help with folding, cutting packages and stocking items, assisted in outdoor pop up booth
  • Managed fitting rooms efficiently by organizing garments according to size, style, and color while providing personalized assistance to customers as needed.
  • Boosted store sales through effective merchandising, appealing visual displays, and strategic product placement.

Volunteering

TCAF
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Company Overview: Toronto Comic Arts Festival
  • I helped out at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival to aid the vendors and customers
  • Helped visitors with directions


Camp Counselor

Badminton & Racquet Club
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • For a week I would arrange art activities, care and help children age 6-8
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Printmaking & Publications

Ocad University
Toronto
06-2028

Skills

  • Independent
  • Sociable & Friendly
  • Community volunteering
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Time management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Data Entry Clerk

Service Ontario
06.2025 - 08.2025

Art Camp Counselor

Annex Art
03.2025 - 05.2025

Art Instructor

Clay With Me
06.2024 - Current

Data Entry

Clay with me
06.2024 - 08.2024

Ve'ahavta
03.2024 - 06.2024

Volunteering

TCAF
06.2022 - 07.2022

Grocery Clerk

Steven's Grocery
06.2022 - 11.2024

Yard Work Service
06.2021 - 01.2024

Camp Counselor

Badminton & Racquet Club
06.2021 - 07.2021

Clothing Sales Associate

Saratoria
01.2021 - 01.2024

Pet Sitter

Pet Sitting
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Printmaking & Publications

Ocad University
Safra Shaw