Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Timeline
SalesAssociate
SHARON PARKS

SHARON PARKS

Sales Rep
Sydney Mines,NS

Summary

Management skills with various employers Work well in a high pressure environment. Strong training skills. Familiar with computer software. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Enjoy working with people; Able to work independently. Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

First Cook

Inverary Resort
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Minimized waste via effective planning, forecasting and stock control.
  • Enforced health and safety regulations, optimizing adherence to quality standards.
  • Planned and prepared menu items, continuously surpassing guest expectations.
  • Addressed customer needs and dietary restrictions, adjusting dishes to maintain satisfaction.

Second Cook

Hotel North
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Cook

Lobster Galley
01.2016 - 01.2017

Housekeeping/Kitchen Helper

Trailsman Motel Nyanza
08.2009

Traffic Control

Direct Traffic
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Served as informational resource for community, answering questions about traffic ordinances and policies and addressing questions and complaints.
  • Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
  • Maintained traffic control closures for pilot car operation, lane and road closures and detoured routes to support crews working along public right-a-way.

Cook

Country Classic Boularderie
01.1999

Sales Rep

Upsource
11.2009 - 03.2010

Line Cook

Lynnwood Inn Baddeck
06.2009 - 07.2009

Sales Agent

CICA Insurance
01.2008 - 01.2009

Assistant Manager

Ultramar Bras d'Or
01.1995 - 01.1996

Tax Preparer/Receptionist

H & R Block St. Catherine
02.1994 - 04.1994

Sales Clerk

The Biway St. Catherine
10.1990 - 02.1992

Sales Agent

CICA Insurance Nova Scotia Region
05.1989 - 12.1989

Education

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NSCC
2012

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Revenue Assessment
  • Staff Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Hospitality Management
  • Labor Costs
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Professional Relationships
  • Company Quality Standards
  • Employee Development
  • Efficient Service
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Profit Target Achievement
  • Performance Improvement
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Cash Control
  • Staff Performance Assessments
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Staff Meetings
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Training Initiatives
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Staff Supervision and Coordination
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Production Worksheets
  • Train Staff
  • Purchasing and Receiving
  • Production Line Management
  • Competitive Pricing

Accomplishments

  • National Sales Training
  • H&R Block Tax Preparer
  • Accounting courses
  • WHMIS
  • OH & S
  • Traffic Control Person
  • First Aid

Additional Information

  • Sold insurance to new and current clients. Compiled lists of prospective clients to provide leads for additional business. Contacted prospective clients and explained features and merits of policies offered. Recommended amount and type of coverage based on analysis of prospect's circumstances and utilized persuasive sales techniques. Called on policy holder to deliver and explain policy, to suggest additions and changes in insurance programs, and to make changes in beneficiaries. Collected premiums from policy holder and kept records of payments. CASHIER Received cash, debit, checks and completed credit-card transactions from customers. Disbursed funds and recorded financial transactions. Counted money to verify amounts and issued receipts for funds received. Compared totals on cash register with amount of currency in register to verify balances. Totaled cash and checks to prepare bank deposit slips. Supervised 6 employees, scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, and achieved significant improvements in their productivity. Disbursed cash and wrote vouchers and checks in payment of company expenditures. Posted data and balanced accounts. Authorized various expenditures and purchases.

Timeline

First Cook

Inverary Resort
04.2022 - 10.2022

Second Cook

Hotel North
08.2021 - 04.2022

Cook

Lobster Galley
01.2016 - 01.2017

Traffic Control

Direct Traffic
01.2014 - 01.2015

Sales Rep

Upsource
11.2009 - 03.2010

Housekeeping/Kitchen Helper

Trailsman Motel Nyanza
08.2009

Line Cook

Lynnwood Inn Baddeck
06.2009 - 07.2009

Sales Agent

CICA Insurance
01.2008 - 01.2009

Cook

Country Classic Boularderie
01.1999

Assistant Manager

Ultramar Bras d'Or
01.1995 - 01.1996

Tax Preparer/Receptionist

H & R Block St. Catherine
02.1994 - 04.1994

Sales Clerk

The Biway St. Catherine
10.1990 - 02.1992

Sales Agent

CICA Insurance Nova Scotia Region
05.1989 - 12.1989

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SHARON PARKSSales Rep