Zara Awanife
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
History of working well in team environments through volunteer and paid work. Equipped with strong willingness to learn, excellent communication skills, and adaptability to changing needs. Key qualities include exceptional collaboration with others and reliability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Volunteer
Alliston Pentecostal Church
04.2023 - Current
- Number of Hours: 15
- Coordinated with other volunteers to create a welcoming environment at worship services and special events.
Sales Associate/Cashier (Volunteer)
Rahyma Fashion
07.2019 - Current
- Customer service
- Number of Hours: 23
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal and engage customers
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Cook
Mansfield Ski Club
12.2021 - 04.2024
- Served customers food with a polite manner
- Took customers' orders
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Camp Leader (Volunteer)
Spring Bay Pentecostal Camp
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Number of Hours: 150
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with fellow camp leaders to create a positive and inclusive environment for all camp attendees.
- Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
Restaurant Team Member
Tim Hortons
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance
- Greeting customers at drive-thru and took food orders
- Cleared trays and removed trash from tables before sanitizing surfaces
Track and Field Event Volunteer
Timothy Christian School
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Number of Hours: 6.5
General Maintenance (Volunteer)
Alliston Community Christian School
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Number of Hours: 22.5
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently
Education
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON05-2028
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Unity Christian High School
Barrie, Ontario06-2024
Skills
- Reliability
- Leadership and management
- Strong work ethic
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Multi-tasking
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Friendly and Welcoming
- Strong organization
- Flexible
Extra-Curricular Activities
Student Council (4 yrs), Praise Team (4 yrs), Yearbook (1 yr), School Play Production (1 yr), Cross Country (1 yr), Varsity Basketball Team (3 yrs), Varsity Volleyball Team (3 yrs), Badminton Team (3 yrs), Track and Field (3 yrs), Present- Victoria College Choir
Accomplishments
- Valedictorian (Elementary), 2020
- Academic Award (Elementary), 2020
- Academic Effort Award (HS), 2021-2024
- Christian Service Award (HS), 2021-2024
- Badminton MIP (Most Improved Player) Award (HS), 2023
- Female Junior Athlete of the Year (HS), 2023
- Valedictorian (HS), 2024
- Canadian Federation of University Women Scholarship, 2024
- Maycourt Club of Barrie Scholarship, 2024
- Victoria College Opportunity Award Recipient, 2024
Timeline
Camp Leader (Volunteer)
Spring Bay Pentecostal Camp
07.2023 - 09.2023
Church Volunteer
Alliston Pentecostal Church
04.2023 - Current
Restaurant Team Member
Tim Hortons
08.2022 - 12.2022
Track and Field Event Volunteer
Timothy Christian School
05.2022 - 06.2022
Cook
Mansfield Ski Club
12.2021 - 04.2024
General Maintenance (Volunteer)
Alliston Community Christian School
07.2021 - 08.2021
Sales Associate/Cashier (Volunteer)
Rahyma Fashion
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
University of Toronto
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Unity Christian High School
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