Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Sarah Van Zuylen

Milton,Ontario
Sarah Van Zuylen

Summary

Motivated self-starter, looking to develop skills towards being a couples and family therapist. As an avid athlete, I understand the importance of dedication, team work, commitment and perseverance. I am quick and willing to learn and a determined, hard worker.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Baysville Marina

Waterfront/Rental Supervisor

Job overview

  • Took on supervisor responsibilities: helped with the hiring process, helped create schedules, train staff, etc
  • Responsible for deciding and ordering products for the store
  • Gave staff tasks and made sure they were on track and assisted when help was needed
  • Managed rental boats incoming and out going from cleaning to helping the customer know what to expect

Maximum Equestrian

Stable Hand
05.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule
  • Monitored grounds and reported damage or issues to the owner before making repairs
  • Maintained saddles, bridles and riding gear and helped fit to specific horses
  • Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized
  • Ride a variety of horses from training them to just exercise rides
  • Helped with new riders

Glen Eden

Customer Services
11.2020 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Calculated pricing, applied discounts and collected payments to process transactions
  • Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service
  • Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers
  • Delt with retail store sales and interactions with customers helping them to find what they were after
  • Helped train new staff

VanBrouwers CCLP

Landscaper, co-owned company
06.2022 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Cared for lawns by weeding, edging and planting
  • Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and weed whippers
  • Raked, pulled and composted leaves and weeds
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients
  • Cleaned swimming pools and tested water to pinpoint chemical supplements needed for optimum water chemistry and sustained cleanliness

Canine Academy

Stable Hand
09.2020 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Kept facility clean
  • Monitored horses health and informed barn owner of issues
  • Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule
  • Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs

Sea Side Cottages at Gingerhill

Housekeeper
07.2017 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Adhered to daily cleaning schedules and updated as needed based on demand
  • Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
  • Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties

Education

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
06.2026

Milton District High School
Milton, ON

High School Diploma
06.2022

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Task Prioritization
  • Animal Care
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Customer relations
  • Child development support

Accomplishments

    Right to Play Award

    Athletic Award

    Multiple Horsemanship Awards

Certification

Canadian Red Cross- In Progress


Timeline

Landscaper, co-owned company

VanBrouwers CCLP
06.2022 - 09.2022

Customer Services

Glen Eden
11.2020 - 03.2024

Stable Hand

Canine Academy
09.2020 - 12.2021

Stable Hand

Maximum Equestrian
05.2020 - Current

Housekeeper

Sea Side Cottages at Gingerhill
07.2017 - 10.2021

Waterfront/Rental Supervisor

Baysville Marina

Milton District High School

High School Diploma

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
Sarah Van Zuylen