Sarah Dewar
Summary
Highly motivated recent graduate with Bachelors degree in Chemistry and Environmental Studies. Dedicated to delivering high-quality work for clients through creative problem-solving and expert planning. Strengths in approaching problems with a sustainability and environmentally friendly mindset.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restoration Worker and Nursery Attendant
Xeriscape Endemic Nursery and Ecological Solutions
10.2022 - Current
- Inspected plants to identify for signs of disease or infestation and address problems early. Personally in charge of maintaining all pesticide applications and appropriate documentation.
- Answered questions and provided information regarding plants and care to help customers make informed decisions.
- Transplanted seedlings and young plants to promote growth and prepare plants for sale or transfer to other locations.
- Educated employees and members of public on plant biology and health.
- Inspected moisture content of soil to modify existing sprinkler systems, taking into account evaporation and water retention factors.
- Installed plants on active restoration sites, making sure to coordinate with the head biologist and plant in ecologically beneficial sites to restore riparian areas and stabilize slopes.
Private Tutor
Tutor Doctor
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
Invasive Plant Technician
Spectrum Resource Group
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
- Determined most efficient method to get rid of pests depending upon type of plant and degree of infestation.
- Prepared reports and kept detailed records of pest control activities.
Banquet Captain
Coast Capri Hotel
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Liaised with venue management to monitor logistics and timelines.
- Oversaw timeliness and quality of food delivery at high-volume events.
- Managed budgeting and invoicing for both large and small-scale events.
- Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.
- Set up and broke down conference and banquet rooms to meet facility standards and specifications.
Teaching Assistant
University of Victoria
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Prepared lab for experiments using chemistry knowledge and instructional information.
- Organized instructional materials, facilities and solutions for experiments.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
- Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
Weekend Manager
COBS Bread
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Oversaw bakery department, supervised staff and delegated daily tasks.
- Performed opening and closing duties for department.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and provided great customer experiences.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
- Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Office Administrator
Dew IT Solutions
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Monitored and oversaw general cleaning of office in line with company cleanliness standards.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Environmental Studies -
University of Victoria
06.2022
High School Diploma -
Mount Boucherie Secondary
06.2017
Skills
- Team Management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Propagation
- Horticulture
- Records Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Safety Precautions and Procedures
- Technology-Savvy
- Staff Leadership
- Excellent Communication
Certification
- Health Care Provider, 12/01/16, 12/01/19
- Serving It Right, 05/01/22, 05/01/27
- Permaculture Design Certificate, Present
- H2S Alive, 09/01/22, 09/01/25
- Pesticide Applicator Certificate, 08/01/22, 08/01/27
- Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weed - General, British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Restoration Worker and Nursery Attendant
Xeriscape Endemic Nursery and Ecological Solutions
10.2022 - Current
Private Tutor
Tutor Doctor
10.2022 - 06.2023
Invasive Plant Technician
Spectrum Resource Group
08.2022 - 09.2022
Banquet Captain
Coast Capri Hotel
05.2022 - 08.2022
Teaching Assistant
University of Victoria
05.2021 - 12.2021
Office Administrator
Dew IT Solutions
05.2019 - 08.2019
Weekend Manager
COBS Bread
09.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Environmental Studies -
University of Victoria
High School Diploma -
Mount Boucherie Secondary
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