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Teegan Shields

Barrie,Ontario

Summary

Hardworking and passionate student working towards a degree in Biology with strong organizational skills eager to secure a volunteer research position. Ready to help team achieve lab team goals

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Horticulture Student

Town Of Innisfil
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Horticulture Student

Town Of Innisfil
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Maintained various gardens all over the town with duties including weeding, planting, and watering
  • Helped other crews with large projects and work orders
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Crew Member

Wendy’s Fast Food Restaurant
08.2018 - 02.2022
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
  • Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers.
  • Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
  • Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.

Babysitter

Paul And Robin Griffin (Next Door Neighbour)
01.2018 - 03.2019
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.

Store Clerk

Mission Thrift Store
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Processed credit, debit and cash transactions correctly to obtain full payment of customer purchases.
  • Resolved complaints by providing knowledgeable, quick service to meet any need and promote loyalty.
  • Operated POS systems to accurately process customer purchases.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.

Convenor Assistant

Barrie Minor Baseball Association
07.2017

- Worked with tournament officials and other parents to ensure the teams and umpires had everything they needed to before they started to play.

- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology Specialization

University of Western Ontario
London
06.2025

High School Diploma -

Innisdale Secondary School
Barrie
06.2021

Skills

  • Communication: I ensure to communicate my thoughts and ideas as clear and effectively as I can
  • Work Ethic: I ensure to complete the task to the best of my ability with minimal errors
  • Punctual: Regardless of the job, I ensure I am on time and respect other's time as well
  • Critical Thinking: My critical thinking skills are more enriched now that I have attended 2 years of post secondary education at Western University
  • Self-Advocacy: If I am unsure of a task I am not afraid to ask for help
  • Organization: I maintain a tidy work environment while completing a task

Timeline

Horticulture Student

Town Of Innisfil
04.2023 - 09.2023

Horticulture Student

Town Of Innisfil
04.2022 - 09.2022

Crew Member

Wendy’s Fast Food Restaurant
08.2018 - 02.2022

Babysitter

Paul And Robin Griffin (Next Door Neighbour)
01.2018 - 03.2019

Store Clerk

Mission Thrift Store
08.2017 - 06.2018

Convenor Assistant

Barrie Minor Baseball Association
07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Biology Specialization

University of Western Ontario

High School Diploma -

Innisdale Secondary School
Teegan Shields