Shaista Amed
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Adept at event planning and customer service, I leveraged leadership and communication skills to significantly enhance event engagement at Islamic Relief UofA. Demonstrated expertise in food safety and teamwork, ensuring high-quality service at Harvey's. My proactive approach and efficiency in coordinating tasks have consistently improved operational flow and customer satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Islamic Relief Canada
09.2023 - Current
- Providing warm clothing, hot meals, and basic necessities to the less fortunate.
- Fundraising.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Events Coordinator Volunteer
Islamic Relief UofA
05.2022 - Current
- Plan and execute a wide variety of events, from small parties to large gatherings
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Manage all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, vendor selection, timeline management, and on-site coordination
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
Grill Cook/Cashier
Harvey's
12.2019 - 07.2023
- Manage time effectively when preparing and cooking food orders to decrease customer wait time.
- Monitor food quality and ensure items are stored appropriately.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Replenishment Associate/ Cashier
Michaels
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Complete truck unload and merchandise duties throughout the store.
- Deliver friendly customer service.
- Enhanced store presentation by organizing shelves, replenishing stock, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the sales floor.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06-2027
Diploma -
W.P. Wagner High School
06.2021
Skills
- Food Safety
- Multilingual
- Event Planning
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organized and Efficient
Certification
- Food Safety Basic Certification, 01/20, Present
- Security Guard Licence, 09/24, 09/26
Languages
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Timeline
Volunteer
Islamic Relief Canada
09.2023 - Current
Events Coordinator Volunteer
Islamic Relief UofA
05.2022 - Current
Replenishment Associate/ Cashier
Michaels
04.2022 - 01.2023
Grill Cook/Cashier
Harvey's
12.2019 - 07.2023
- Food Safety Basic Certification, 01/20, Present
- Security Guard Licence, 09/24, 09/26
Bachelor's Degree - Sciences
University of Alberta
Diploma -
W.P. Wagner High School
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