Samar Hashmi
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Motivated and adaptable professional with a strong background in customer-focused roles within the retail and hospitality sectors. Renowned for a positive work ethic, excellent customer service, and effective interpersonal skills. Recent experience in the legal field has enhanced my understanding of Canadian Family Law and honed my administrative capabilities. Eager to leverage my diverse skill set and continually expand my expertise in a new and dynamic role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
OWS LAW - Law Firm of Shahwar Akbar
Mississauga, Ontario
11.2023 - Current
- Assisting clerks with property closings
- Administrative duties such as organizing legal documents and front desk reception
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Work on reporting for clients and creating change in ownerships for property closings
Host
La Carnita
Mississauga, ON
05.2022 - Current
- Supported servers, food runners and accommodated customers with any requests they had
- Monitored seating areas and checked washrooms regularly to maintain cleanliness
- Assisted in taking to-go orders for customers and answering the phone
- Informed customers of accurate wait times for seating
- Assisted in tasks outside the range of hostessing (eg. garbage runs, bar count, etc.)
Law Clerk
Salim J. Khot Legal Professional Corporation
London, ON
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Managed administrative duties such as serving and filing documents, scheduling meetings and inputting court dates
- Spoke with clients as directed by counsel
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Become familiarized with legal databases such as DIVORCEMATE and PCLAW
Sales Associate
Value Village
Mississauga , ON
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
- Cashed out and returned certain products for customers
- Maintained cleanliness within the store by doing various tasks (eg. sweeping, mopping, wiping surface areas etc).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Brantford, ON04.2023
Skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Adaptable to difficult situations
- Capable of using own initiative
- Flexible and cooperative team player
- Detail-oriented and focused
- Responsible and able to manage time wisely
- Conscientious and trustworthy
Timeline
Legal Assistant
OWS LAW - Law Firm of Shahwar Akbar
11.2023 - Current
Law Clerk
Salim J. Khot Legal Professional Corporation
05.2023 - 08.2023
Host
La Carnita
05.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Value Village
09.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Wilfrid Laurier University
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