Victoria Penney (202101145)
Greenfield,Nova Scotia
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Deverness Stables Ltd., Steele, and Dollarama. Excelled in team leadership and task prioritization, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in verbal communication and public speaking, adept at training peers and engaging clients. Achieved significant improvements in service delivery and team performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barn Hand
Deverness Stables Ltd.
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
09.2024 - Current
- Raked bedding to scoop manure and cleaned animal stalls.
- Broke in new horses with diligent and patient approach focused on building trust and obedience.
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions.
- Handled, walked, and brushed horses.
- Cleaned and refilled feed buckets and waterers.
- Watered, fed and cared for livestock.
- I taught riding lessons to youth.
Car Detailer
Steele
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Vacuumed vehicle interiors to remove loose dirt and debris.
- Cleaned cars both externally and internally by hand or with use of automated equipment.
- Assisted in training new detailers on techniques and company procedures.
- Kept detailed records of services performed on each vehicle for billing and tracking purposes.
- Transported materials, equipment or supplies to or from work areas.
- Inspected vehicles thoroughly before and after detailing to ensure quality of work.
Cashier
Dollarama
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS05-2025
High School Diploma -
New Germany Rural High School
New Germany, NS06-2021
Skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Team leader
- Public speaking
- Task prioritization
Affiliations
- Past member of 4-H (2013–2022)
- As Club President of the Livewire 4-H Club (2019-2021), I was responsible for resolving any conflicts that occurred at club meetings and signing off on any documents that needed my signature as president I was in charge of the meetings.
- As Club Vice President of Livewires 4-H club (2017-2019), I was responsible for helping the club president with anything that was neededent with anything that was needed. If the club president was not there, then I would run the meetings.
- Participated in public speaking events within my community and province.
Accomplishments
- 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress recipient (2020). Recognized because I demonstrated great leadership qualities within my 4-H community.
Certification
- First Aid and CPR/AED
Timeline
Barn Hand
Deverness Stables Ltd.
09.2024 - Current
Car Detailer
Steele
05.2022 - 11.2023
Cashier
Dollarama
11.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
St. Francis Xavier University
High School Diploma -
New Germany Rural High School
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