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Education
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Shawn HUN CHEN

Shawn HUN CHEN

Montreal,Canada

Summary

Responsible HR Assistant with strong knowledge of office administration and common human resources operations. In-depth understanding of customer service, data entry and file management. Always prepared to provide administrative support to higher levels of management and detail-oriented. Currently looking for opportunities in the same field where I can further hone my interpersonal skills and learn to use different software systems.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Assistant

Lufa Farms Inc.
03.2024 - Current
  • Regularly update job offers.
  • Weekly onboarding presentation with new employees.
  • Participate in pre-selection of resumes for vacant positions.
  • Draft offer letters, employment contracts, and other documents required for the integration of new team members.
  • work closely with warehouse employees (adding/removing shifts, cater for payroll/insurance/FTQ retirement plan inquiries)
  • Perform screening calls for potential candidates.


HR Specialist (Contractor)

SITA
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • HR Digitalization project that consists of digitalizing personnel files of current active employees and terminated employees.
  • Categorize documents within personnel files based on internal criteria.
  • Save scanned documents in appropriate folders in Revver.
  • Scan categorized documents and send them via Email.
  • Complete a comprehensive document checklist for each scanned employee record.

HR Intern

ABC Banking Corporation
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Payroll: Maintains & updates records on system, Prepares data for overtime computation, Yearly emoluments for staffs and leavers.
  • Onboarding : Ensures a smooth process for new recruits, ensures that end of probations/confirmation of employment are done within deadlines.
  • Makes necessary arrangements for internal transfers, prepares promotion letters.
  • Prepares and posts internal & external advertisements for recruitment.
  • Screens candidates’ profiles, Prepares contracts.
  • Interview procedures (Plans & conducts interviews; gives feedback to candidates)

Bilingual Customer Service Professional

Manulife Bank & Trust
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Multitasking and effectively using administrative systems like PPLUS, Agent Desktop, Head Office, Web, Intake Tool, Verint etc.
  • Helped clients on the phone with access card issues, address changes, PIN resets, ordering cheques, transfers, bill payments, detecting fraud etc.
  • Responsible for contributing to a strong collaborative team and building customer working relationships while providing excellent customer service both in French and English.
  • Kept current with company policies, procedures and processes.

Bilingual Customer Service Professional

National Bank of Canada
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Helped clients use the bank's applications.
  • Helped clients on the phone with access card issues, address changes, PIN resets, ordering cheques, transfers, bill payments, detecting fraud etc.

Sales Associate

Miniso
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Organized products and maintained cleanliness of stores and shelves while greeting and helping clients.
  • Handled cash and maintained stock inventory by consistently updating and verifying excel sheets.
  • Worked as a team while ensuring excellent customer service both in French and English.

Sales Associate

Uniqlo Eaton Centre
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Greeted customers warmly and provided assistance as soon as they entered the store.
  • Answered customer inquiries and provided information about Uniqlo’s products.
  • Helped customers find the clothes they were looking for and offered recommendations.
  • Kept up-to-date with new product arrivals and promotions.
  • Handled cash, credit card, and other payment methods.
  • Monitored and restocked inventory as needed.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues to ensure a smooth customer experience.

Credit Control Intern

Swan Insurance
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • Assisted in account receivables, payables, cash receipts, collections and deposits.
  • Handled reporting, filing, and collections paperwork for credit group.
  • Reviewed customer files on regular basis to make sure receivables are in sound condition.
  • Contacted customers to request financial information or to settle bad payers.
  • Provided administrative support to ensure efficient office operation.

Education

BA Psychology & Economics -

McGill University
11.2022

Cambridge A levels -

Royal College Port Louis
11.2017

Skills

  • Languages: English, French, Mauritian Creole
  • Microsoft Tools
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Data Analysis
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Relations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills

Certification

  • Diplôme Approfondie de la Langue Française (DALF) C1, 2017
  • Alliance Française de Maurice (Distinction 2009 - 2017/CM1 - Terminale)

Personal Information

Hobbies: Piano - Reached Grade 5 of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), Wushu/Karate - Participated at national level, Swimming - Participated at regional level, Gym, Reading, Cinema

Extracurricular Activities

Stock Exchange of Mauritius, Young Investor Award 2016, Junior Achievement Mini Company Mauritius Competition 2016 (Finalist), Internet & Computing Core Certification (IC3) Program, Model United Nations (MUN) 2016 City Council Mauritius - Concours d'Orthographe 3e Prix Australian Mathematics Competition (High Distinction) 2012 & 2013, Finances Services Commission 2016

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Mauritian Creole
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Human Resources Assistant

Lufa Farms Inc.
03.2024 - Current

HR Specialist (Contractor)

SITA
01.2024 - 03.2024

HR Intern

ABC Banking Corporation
10.2023 - 01.2024

Bilingual Customer Service Professional

Manulife Bank & Trust
06.2023 - 08.2023

Bilingual Customer Service Professional

National Bank of Canada
05.2023 - 06.2023

Sales Associate

Miniso
01.2023 - 04.2023

Sales Associate

Uniqlo Eaton Centre
08.2022 - 11.2022

Credit Control Intern

Swan Insurance
03.2018 - 05.2018

BA Psychology & Economics -

McGill University

Cambridge A levels -

Royal College Port Louis
Shawn HUN CHEN