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Taran Fournier

Halifax,NS

Summary

I am passionate about a sustainable world. I truly believe we can affect change if we educate others on sustainable practices through research and a focused approach. I have excellent multi-tasking aptitude. Well-organized and dependable with unparalleled dedication to team success. Long term my goal is to work in a government setting to truly have an impact on changing our world so it becomes second nature to individuals to think in sustainable ways.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Working Abroad

Multiple
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with distributors to ensure timely delivery of fresh produce to markets and customers.
  • Ensured quality control by carefully inspecting berries for ripeness and discarding spoiled ones.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt, friendly service while accurately fulfilling food orders.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a smooth workflow during peak service hours, contributing to an efficient operation.

Billigual Customer Service Representative

Blue Ocean
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Bilingual Call Centre Representative

Blue Ocean Contact Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Handled phone calls respectfully, in both french and english
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.

Cashier

Foodland
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Took calls from potential customers
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Greeted customers
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.

Student Trustee

Upper Grand District School Board
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Facilitated conversation between students and the school board
  • Attended school and board meetings, staying up-to-date on school policies and procedures.
  • Provided insight on potential policy changes
  • Responded to student concerns through email
  • Informed students on what the school board was working on

Cashier

Mr. Sub
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Put together customers orders and helped them in making decisions
  • Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Sustainability

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
04.2025

High School Diploma -

Erin District High School
Erin, ON
06.2021

Skills

  • Bilingual (French and English )
  • Cooperative and friendly Attitude
  • Passionate about sustainable living and education
  • Comfortable using technologies such as Microsoft Office Suite, Word , excel and others and a quick learner with other technologies
  • Customer Relations and excellent communicator
  • Trained employees
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Team Representative

Hobbies

  • Very Creative personality: I enjoy many artistic hobbies such as crocheting and painting
  • Love being outdoors: hiking, running, travelling
  • Enjoy spending time speaking with strangers to learn the most about a culture and the world as a whole
  • Enjoy cooking and baking
  • Avid cleaner and organizer

Timeline

Working Abroad

Multiple
05.2023 - 08.2023

Billigual Customer Service Representative

Blue Ocean
05.2022 - 09.2022

Bilingual Call Centre Representative

Blue Ocean Contact Center
05.2022 - 09.2022

Student Trustee

Upper Grand District School Board
07.2020 - 07.2021

Cashier

Foodland
05.2020 - 08.2021

Cashier

Mr. Sub
07.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Sustainability

Dalhousie University

High School Diploma -

Erin District High School
Taran Fournier