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SHANIA GRAHAM

Hamilton,Ontario

Summary

Adaptable and fast learner to new environments, passionate about work and learning new skills. Former varsity basketball player who enjoys physical and hands on labour, along with interpersonal work. Polite and outgoing person with a positive attitude to add to any team. Very approachable and personal, with a good work ethic. Self-motivated and a dependable employee.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier and cook

Julius Pizza
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Office Maintenance

Hooper Law Firm
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Office and reception duties including answering the phone, photocopying, greeting clients
  • Banking and court work
  • General maintenance
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

Campus Tour Guide

St. Francis Xavier University Tour Guide
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Communicated mission, vision, and culture of St. Francis Xavier University and experience to prospective students for enrollment committee.
  • Campus tours for new and incoming students
  • Recruiting and greeting students
  • Reception duties, including emailing clients and booking tours

Tree Fertilizer

Elite Balsom
Antigonish, NS
04.2019 - 07.2020
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity Of Christmas trees
  • Transporting fertilizer to and from tree growing site
  • Backpacking and dispersing fertilizer over land and trees

Lawn and Garden Associate

Self-employed
Saint John, New Brunswick
01.2012 - 10.2021
  • Mowing and weed whacking experience
  • Worked outdoors in weather conditions to care for plants and serve customers.
  • Maintained plant health and attractiveness with proper sunlight, water and nutrition.
  • Watered plants and regularly checked for naturally wilted parts to remove.

In-Home Nanny

Family
Hamilton, ON
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
  • Kept children's areas neat and clean.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History, Sociology

St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS
2021

Bachelor of Arts -

Redeemer University
Hamilton, ON
2018

High School Diploma -

Saint John High School
Saint John, NB
05.2017

Skills

  • Being a varsity athlete has allowed me to develop great time management skills
  • Teamwork
  • People skills
  • Leadership
  • Openness
  • Extroversion
  • Adaptability
  • Productivity & organization
  • Coaching skills

Volunteer

Community Volunteer

● District 8 Leadership conference.

● Hospitality committee for NBIAA Final 12 Provincial basketball tournament.

● SJHS Open House committee 2013-2017.

● SJHS Grade 9 orientation day 2014-2017.

● Coaching STFX basketball camps.

● STFX multi-sport coaching for children.

Accomplishments

  • Rookie of the Year for the SJHS girls Rugby team
  • Selected for SJHS Varsity Basketball team as a Grade 9 student
  • Outward Bound Canada 17-day wilderness excursion
  • Women’s basketball Rookie of the Year OCAA 2017-2018
  • All Rookie team OCAA 2017-2018
  • Interview with Author Lawrence Hill on His novel Beatrice and the Croc Harry

Timeline

In-Home Nanny

Family
01.2022 - Current

Tree Fertilizer

Elite Balsom
04.2019 - 07.2020

Campus Tour Guide

St. Francis Xavier University Tour Guide
01.2018 - 01.2019

Office Maintenance

Hooper Law Firm
01.2017 - 01.2018

Cashier and cook

Julius Pizza
01.2016 - 01.2017

Lawn and Garden Associate

Self-employed
01.2012 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Arts - History, Sociology

St. Francis Xavier University

Bachelor of Arts -

Redeemer University

High School Diploma -

Saint John High School
SHANIA GRAHAM