Shari McKay
Hamilton,Ontario
Summary
Experienced customer-focused baker with strong teamwork, training and problem solving skills seeking a new and challenging position. Passionate about building connections.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Teacher
James Academy
09.2012 - Current
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' individual needs.
- Worked with community members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Custom Cake Design
Peachblondie Cakes And Bakes
Hamilton, ON
11.2022 - Current
- Analyze customer preferences to design and create custom products.
- Develop creative seasonal recipes, attracting new customers and increasing sales.
- Produce consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
Lead Sales Associate (Management)
The Disney Store
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Customer service always number 1 priority, assisted staff in achieving goals, opened and closed store, supervised, designated assignments and tasks for 1-8 employees, counted cash and prepared bank deposits daily, maintained clean and organized store, recruited and trained new staff, dealt with staff issues and conflicts in a courteous and efficient manner and fielded customer concerns
Sales and Leasing Representative
Nethercott Chevrolet
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Greet customer, assess needs, demonstrate vehicle, continuous update of product knowledge, sale of new and used vehicles, recruit new clients, maintain previous contacts, and customer satisfaction
Manager
Blessings Christian Marketplace
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Customer service, payroll, opening and closing of store, handling of all cash flow, hosting visiting authors and singers, new consignment accounts, new credit accounts, ordered stock, shipping, receiving and merchandizing of all stock, set up and tear down of displays and fielded customer concerns
Residential Counselor
Christian Horizons
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Full care of developmentally and physically delayed men in a group home setting, human resources payroll co-coordinator for team, and nutritional planner
Education
01.2006
Certificate in Automotive Law and Ethics
01.1995
OSSD
Skills
- Brand Promotion
- Staff Training and Development
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Staff Supervision
- Cake Decorating
Profile
Strong Computer Knowledge – MS Windows, Word, Excel, and Internet, 60+ WPM with 100% Accuracy, Over 16 years of Customer Service Experience, Over 6 years of Supervisory/Management Experience, Excellent Communication Skills, True
Volunteer Experience
- Peoples Church; Hamilton, ON 2012-present Worship Team Vocalist, Youth Leader for large Jr & Sr Highschool (Weekly group meeting, set up, clean up and executing games and activities. Relationship building is priority.), Women's Ministry Leader, Kid's Church Curriculum creator and Teacher (2012-2016)
- ATM Missions; Saratov, RUSSIA 1995-1997 Participated in Short Term and Long Term trips, ministry on street and within communities, church planting, lead and facilitated small and large incoming mission teams, created, prepped and organized events within the city and traveling to and from larger cities within the country, use of interpreters, language skills
- Woodvale Church; Hamilton, ON 1995-2012 Worship Team Vocalist & Soloist, Lead Kid's Church Coordinator
References
Available Upon Request
ASL (American Sign Language)
Currently developing language skills in ASL through private professional instruction.
Additional Information
As a wife, homeschool mother of 6 and small business operator, I have learned how to juggle what life will throw. Managing a busy household has well equipped me to handle situations big and small with quick thinking, flexibility and grace. I am an efficient and effective person.
Timeline
Custom Cake Design - Peachblondie Cakes And Bakes
11.2022 - Current
Homeschool Teacher - James Academy
09.2012 - Current
Lead Sales Associate (Management) - The Disney Store
01.2008 - 01.2009
Sales and Leasing Representative - Nethercott Chevrolet
01.2006 - 01.2007
Manager - Blessings Christian Marketplace
01.2003 - 01.2004
Residential Counselor - Christian Horizons
01.2000 - 01.2002
Georgian College - ,
Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School - ,
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