Designer

• Aug 2022 - Present

Personal Shopper, PC Express

• Jun 2020 - May 2022

- Selected grocery items as per customer request to fulfill online orders on time for completion by their preferred time slot - Inquired and collaborated with other departments to locate hard-to-find items to achieve high fill-rates and levels of customer satisfaction - Selected grocery items as per customer request to fulfill online orders on time for completion by their preferred time slot - Inquired and collaborated with other departments to locate hard-to-find items to achieve high fill-rates and levels of customer satisfaction

English Language Teacher

• Mar 2015 - Feb 2019

- Made lesson plans and materials using Microsoft Office to implement and teach the outlined school curriculum - Educated students from kindergarten through grade six in the English language to achieve an increased level of writing, speaking, and listening comprehension of several grade points by the end of the school year - Participated in workshops to ensure curriculum delivery was consistent across all classes and on schedule to achieve desired learning outcomes - Made lesson plans and materials using Microsoft Office to implement and teach the outlined school curriculum - Educated students from kindergarten through grade six in the English language to achieve an increased level of writing, speaking, and listening comprehension of several grade points by the end of the school year - Participated in workshops to ensure curriculum delivery was consistent across all classes and on schedule to achieve desired learning outcomes

Various

• Oct 2013 - Feb 2015

CAD Technician October 2013 - 2015 - Managed company website including updating furniture styles, photos, and creating AutoCAD drawings for reference and to increase company exposure - Input data of furniture specifications into new company specifications program Quality and Inventory Control May 2014 - August 2014 - Inspected furniture pieces before packaging and shipping to ensure they met quality standards and had been upholstered as specified by designer - Managed frame inventory, ordering as needed and liaised with trades to ensure delivery of frames to keep production on schedule - Created production tickets for correct tagging of frames and fabric to make certain pieces were made to meet specifications Fabric and Showroom Management October 2013 - April 2014 - Assisted designers on the showroom floor as needed - Generated pricing quotes for designers who wanted to place furniture orders - Contributed to the design of new showroom pieces; including research, discussion and creating AutoCAD drawings to expand furniture line - Organized and received fabrics going into production - Assist with company marketing, posting photos to social media and company website Show less

Intern

• Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

- Managed sample library for internal reference and client use, sorting returns and fulfilling client and designer requests - Contributed to the creation of Threadcount marketing materials; including editing and layouts - Developed knowledge of appropriate textile applications - Supported sales staff on floor as needed - Assisted retail clients with fabric selection and development of colour schemes - Managed sample library for internal reference and client use, sorting returns and fulfilling client and designer requests - Contributed to the creation of Threadcount marketing materials; including editing and layouts - Developed knowledge of appropriate textile applications - Supported sales staff on floor as needed - Assisted retail clients with fabric selection and development of colour schemes

Sales Associate

• May 2011 - Feb 2012

- Educated customers about selection of sheen levels, product lines, and paint colours - Attained specialized knowledge of colour for residential and commercial use - Expanded understanding of paint application and material-appropriate product selection - Educated customers about selection of sheen levels, product lines, and paint colours - Attained specialized knowledge of colour for residential and commercial use - Expanded understanding of paint application and material-appropriate product selection

Pool Supervisor

• 2009 - 2010

- Created staff schedule according to seniority ensuring weekly hours were met - Conducted registration for children’s swimming lessons, including scheduling classes, invoicing, and communicating times to parents/guardians - Interviewed potential candidates for lifeguards and instructors with Operations Manager - Inventoried pool supplies and ordered as needed - Maintained pool facility in accordance with regulations for the safety of staff and patrons - Created staff schedule according to seniority ensuring weekly hours were met - Conducted registration for children’s swimming lessons, including scheduling classes, invoicing, and communicating times to parents/guardians - Interviewed potential candidates for lifeguards and instructors with Operations Manager - Inventoried pool supplies and ordered as needed - Maintained pool facility in accordance with regulations for the safety of staff and patrons

Lifeguard/Instructor

• 2003 - 2008

- Performed the roles of head guard, lifeguard and instructor including ensuring safety of patrons, conducting swimming lessons in accordance with Red Cross program requirements, and opening and closing operations - Organized ‘Lifeguards in Training’ program to allow for youth an opportunity to shadow guards and help instructors to gain experience and insight into working at a pool - Led swim team coaching staff - Performed the roles of head guard, lifeguard and instructor including ensuring safety of patrons, conducting swimming lessons in accordance with Red Cross program requirements, and opening and closing operations - Organized ‘Lifeguards in Training’ program to allow for youth an opportunity to shadow guards and help instructors to gain experience and insight into working at a pool - Led swim team coaching staff