Kelsey Trites
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Dutch Elementary proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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Via Hostels
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Netherlands
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Front Office Manager
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Culture Manager
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Oct 2022 - May 2023
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Digital Society School
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Netherlands
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Transformation Design Trainee
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Feb 2022 - Jun 2022
An immersive learning experience where trainees are expected to collaborate in diverse teams to design real solutions to systemic problems. The Digital Society School's hands-on approach to learning encourages competencies like Applied Human-Centered Design, Integrating Technology, Interdisciplinary Thinking, Adaptive Learning, Collaboration & Co-creation. Participants are treated as professionals and change-makers who hold the power to build a more innovative, inclusive and sustainable digital society. Show less
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Gather Business Solutions
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Canada
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Support Agent
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Oct 2020 - Jan 2022
Being a small business, I wear many hats within the company including but not limited to: Tech support, Human Resources, Marketing and Administration. For our clients, I specialize in tech & business administration support, providing services such as website maintenance, research and development, organizational strategies, and some IT support. My position requires me to be a problem solver and flexible as I am confronted with many types of projects in a week. I have a high level of competency working as part of a team in addition to self guided projects. I excel at working with people from all backgrounds and look forward to using my adept listening skills to help solve our clients problems. Show less
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Nest Kitchen and Bar
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New Zealand
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food And Beverage Supervisor
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Feb 2020 - Jun 2020
Provided leadership for a team of service professionals. Work with the General Manager and Food & Beverage Manager to create a luxury dining experience. Provided leadership for a team of service professionals. Work with the General Manager and Food & Beverage Manager to create a luxury dining experience.
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Server
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Feb 2018 - Oct 2018
A modern trattoria situated in Edmonton's downtown core. Service staff is required to have an extensive knowledge of italian food and wine. A fast paced, casual fine dining establishment. A modern trattoria situated in Edmonton's downtown core. Service staff is required to have an extensive knowledge of italian food and wine. A fast paced, casual fine dining establishment.
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The Local Omnivore
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Edmonton, Canada Area
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General Manager
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Oct 2015 - Jan 2018
A locally sourced deli and diner. I was part of the opening team responsible for building important systems for the day to day management of the restaurant. Primary responsibilities included: Creating and updating the beverage menu based on seasonal and local products. Designing a training program for new hires. Working closely with the accounting team to to set and meet financial goals. A locally sourced deli and diner. I was part of the opening team responsible for building important systems for the day to day management of the restaurant. Primary responsibilities included: Creating and updating the beverage menu based on seasonal and local products. Designing a training program for new hires. Working closely with the accounting team to to set and meet financial goals.
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Dela & AESC
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Edmonton, Canada Area
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Event Planner/ Event Server
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2015 - 2016
Private dining experiences created by Chef David Leeder. I worked as part of a small team to design and host Edmonton's two leading pop up restaurants. Private dining experiences created by Chef David Leeder. I worked as part of a small team to design and host Edmonton's two leading pop up restaurants.
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Woodwork
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Edmonton, Canada Area
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Floor Manager / Server
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Dec 2013 - Oct 2015
Wood-fired cooking and barrel aged spirits. This cocktail focused restaurant has one of Alberta's most extensive collection of spirits. In additions to my work serving, I was responsible for confidently supervising and closing in the absence of a bar or general manager. I also helped coordinate events hosted at the restaurant. Wood-fired cooking and barrel aged spirits. This cocktail focused restaurant has one of Alberta's most extensive collection of spirits. In additions to my work serving, I was responsible for confidently supervising and closing in the absence of a bar or general manager. I also helped coordinate events hosted at the restaurant.
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DeVine Wines & Spirits
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Germany
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Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Associate / Tasting Assistant
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
An independently owned specialty liquor store with a primary focus on wine. My position as sales associate demanded an elevated understanding of wine, spirits and craft beer. I regularly participated in events and tastings that required an extensive knowledge of our products. I also had key holder responsibilities and closed the store. An independently owned specialty liquor store with a primary focus on wine. My position as sales associate demanded an elevated understanding of wine, spirits and craft beer. I regularly participated in events and tastings that required an extensive knowledge of our products. I also had key holder responsibilities and closed the store.
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Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
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Canada
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Restaurants
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100 - 200 Employee
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Server/ Franchisee Trainer
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Jan 2011 - Nov 2012
A franchise based out of Edmonton, focused on authentic Neapolitan pizza. I worked as a head team member on a serving team in a fast casual dining restaurant. I was responsible for training new hires as well as new franchise teams. A franchise based out of Edmonton, focused on authentic Neapolitan pizza. I worked as a head team member on a serving team in a fast casual dining restaurant. I was responsible for training new hires as well as new franchise teams.
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Education
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
Master's degree, Culture, Organization and Management -
University of Alberta
Bachelor's degree, Nutrition Sciences