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Stephanie Ahn

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate seeking part or full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate team player with strong organizational skills successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Optometrist Assistant

Tri-City Optometry
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assessed patients' vision and eye health before and during eye exams using diagnostic and imaging equipment
  • Trained over 50 patients in the insertion, removal, and proper care of contact lenses
  • Managed phone calls and emails, scheduled appointments, checked patients in and out of appointments, and processed patient payments and insurance claims
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in machine testing and front office management
  • Faxed and followed up on specialist referrals.

Peer Facilitator

University of Toronto
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked with colleagues to provide students taking the courses HMB200 and BIO271 a supportive space that helped solidify their understanding of class material
  • Created weekly session plans, activities, and questions to guide the facilitated study group sessions
  • Provided one-on-one support to members with questions or concerns about course content, assignments, as well as general guidance.

Cashier

Save-On-Foods
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided excellent customer service support to customers when cashiering, bagging and stocking grocery store items
  • Handled customer service inquiries, resolved complaints and communicated customer concerns to management
  • Opened and closed cash registers, totaled purchases, computed sales prices, and processed customer transactions with high accuracy.

Navigator

University Health Network
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provided support to patients and other visitors regarding general inquiries, wayfinding, and appointment check-in
  • Assisted medical staff in COVID screening
  • Liaised between patrons and medical staff.

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Toronto Humane Society
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Conducted adoption meetings to facilitate the successful matching and re-homing of animals
  • Performed daily care including feeding, watering, and cleaning animal enclosures for rescued animals
  • Maintained daily care logs for sheltered animals, documenting animal information such as weight, physical condition, food intake and size
  • Provided every potential adopter with exceptional customer service and support.

Center Assistant

Kumon Math and Reading Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Worked with students aged 3-18 to help their understanding of math and reading concepts and fostered a positive environment that encouraged students' confidence and enthusiasm for learning
  • Communicated with parents to provide feedback on their child's learning progress and assist with any inquiries or concerns
  • Supported the center director with day-to-day operations by taking on various instructional and administrative tasks.

Regional Director (Volunteer)

Charity Brighouse
02.2016 - 07.2018
  • Planned and oversaw group meetings, outreach campaigns, and events
  • Contacted and handled interactions with nonprofits and organizations including Free the Children and UNICEF to coordinate various fundraising and awareness-raising initiatives.

Teaching Assistant

Burnaby Korean Language School
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Worked with first graders weekly to support and strengthen their Korean reading, writing, and speaking skills
  • Assisted the teacher in planning and preparing lesson plans, homework assignments and classroom activities
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, and school events.

Education

Honors Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience and Physiology Major

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
06.2025

Timeline

Optometrist Assistant

Tri-City Optometry
07.2023 - 06.2024

Peer Facilitator

University of Toronto
09.2022 - 05.2023

Cashier

Save-On-Foods
05.2022 - 08.2022

Navigator

University Health Network
09.2020 - 08.2021

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Toronto Humane Society
11.2019 - 05.2020

Center Assistant

Kumon Math and Reading Center
06.2019 - 05.2020

Teaching Assistant

Burnaby Korean Language School
09.2016 - 06.2018

Regional Director (Volunteer)

Charity Brighouse
02.2016 - 07.2018

Honors Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience and Physiology Major

University of Toronto
Stephanie Ahn