Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Timeline
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Samsam Askar

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled at assisting in sales transactions, maintaining and managing stock, working the cash register whilst creating a positive environment for customers and fellow coworkers.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Santa And Me
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Seasonal position to complete sales transactions and create a positive environment for the customers
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

Volunteer

Boys And Girls Club
02.2024 - Current
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions.

Event Planning Volunteer

Al-Rashid Mosque
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Organized volunteer teams for seamless execution of event tasks and responsibilities.
  • Utilized great communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with parties to promote smooth and efficient operations.
  • Contributed to the overall success of events by maintaining a positive attitude, exhibiting strong teamwork skills, and being proactive in addressing any challenges that arose during planning or execution.

Education

High School Diploma -

M.E. LaZerte
Edmonton
06.2023

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated willingness to work in a team environment
  • Hard worker, quick learner, and ability to assume responsibility
  • Inventory Stocking
  • Skilled in till Counting and working the cash register efficiently

Volunteer Experience

  • Al-Rashid Mosque, 06/2019 - 07/2019, Edmonton, AB, Volunteering at Mosque, Assisting in organizing small events/gatherings, Ensuring that young toddlers don't distract people who are working
  • National Council of Canadian Muslims, 09/2021 - 09/2021, Edmonton, AB, Local Election Volunteer handing out pamphlets and communicating with the general public about the importance of voting., Exceptional communication skills with customers of diverse backgrounds.
  • Pizza Lunch, 10/2017 - 06/2018, Edmonton, AB, Process orders and collect payments from customers during fast-paced lunch hours., Dealt with working a cash register and counting change., Maintaining solid customer relationships by handling questions and concerns with speed and professionalism., Worked during fast-paced lunch hours.
  • Franco-Fete Volunteer, 10/2017 - 06/2018, Edmonton, AB

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading books
  • Volunteering
  • Sports (Volleyball & Badminton)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Somali
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Volunteer

Boys And Girls Club
02.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Santa And Me
11.2023 - 12.2023

Event Planning Volunteer

Al-Rashid Mosque
05.2022 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

M.E. LaZerte
Samsam Askar