Robin Irwin
Secretary Board Of Directors at Green Thumbs Growing Kids- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience
The ACEs Coalition of Guelph-WellingtonNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Psychological First Aid
Canadian Red CrossOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Get Grants
Gale CoursesMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
CPR & AED
Canadian Red CrossApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Food Safe
Toronto Public HealthJul, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Green Thumbs Growing Kids
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Secretary Board Of Directors
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Jun 2021 - Present
Provides administrative and clerical support to the Board, through the timely and accurate collection and sharing of information directly related to its activities. And ensures that the Board is well informed and that its activities are well documented for the use of Board members, the Governance Committee and relevant government bodies. Provides administrative and clerical support to the Board, through the timely and accurate collection and sharing of information directly related to its activities. And ensures that the Board is well informed and that its activities are well documented for the use of Board members, the Governance Committee and relevant government bodies.
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South Riverdale Child-Parent Centre
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Toronto, Canada Area
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Family Support Worker
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Apr 2018 - Present
- Developing weekly program plans for children and families as part of the children learn through play ideology - Assisting with fundraising efforts and grant writing - Completing inventory and assisting with the maintenance of the Toy Lending Library - Assisting in facilitating, organizing, and overseeing weekly workshops for parents, caregivers, and families - Interacting with families, caregivers, and children on a daily basis including informal counselling, referrals for related programs, etc. - Conducting Ages and Stages Questionnaire Developmental Screenings for children - Facilitating Baby Love: Supporting Security group Show less
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Warby Parker
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United States
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Apparel & Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Keyholder
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Dec 2017 - Nov 2018
- Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and be capable of giving expert style advice - Communicate Warby Parker's values and brand philosophy to customers - Strive continuously to think up innovative ways to reinvent retail - Brand Lead for the Queen St W location - Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and be capable of giving expert style advice - Communicate Warby Parker's values and brand philosophy to customers - Strive continuously to think up innovative ways to reinvent retail - Brand Lead for the Queen St W location
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DAVIDsTEA
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Canada
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Retail
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300 - 400 Employee
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Store Manager
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Jun 2016 - Dec 2017
- Ensure that all Tea Guides are delivering the DAVIDsTEA experience and providing the highest level of customer service at all times- Lead by example in educating customers about the world of tea, DAVIDsTEA blends, products and accessories- Set an example in the store for professionalism and team work- Meet sales targets and achieve profitability by controlling costs (labour, supplies, inventory etc.)- Recruiting, training, managing and developing staff; coaching them regularly via monthly one-on-ones and bi-annual evaluations. Have a firm succession plan that allows promoting from within.- Oversee day-to-day operations, and delegate effectively to meet daily/weekly deadlines of assigned tasks; inventory, merchandise flips, store cleanliness, stock organization etc. - Organize and lead weekly meetings with the Assistant Store Manager to review business and plan for the future- Translate store specific opportunities and report data into clear action plans- Establish DAVIDsTEA as a community contributor: create relationships with local businesses and participate in local events- Stay up-to-date (and ensure staff are up-to-date as well) with product knowledge, company information, new launches, and promotions; support marketing initiatives to drive growth and sales- Ensure store is adequately staffed in order for sales floor to be covered at all times - Adhere to the FoodSafe principles and internal guidelines of drink preparation and workplace safety guidelines - Communicate any quality control, maintenance, procedural or operational concerns to the appropriate department Show less
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Events Specialist
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Apr 2015 - Dec 2017
- Overseeing planning, production, and execution of event activations, both large and small scale.- Media/PR and Social Media trained- Well versed in building traffic for multiple store locations - business building and brand awareness- Able to monitor trends in the market and trends in store, effectively using reports to analyze the business and identify trends and opportunities.- Expertly driving pre-event weekly meetings, building and distributing regular pre-event status reports and post-event follow ups.- Work closely with marketing, sales, product teams, PR, upper management to achieve business goals via field marketing. - Media trained through NKPR Show less
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Assistant Store Manager
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
- Delivering feedback and coaching on a regular basis to team members and promoting a positive team atmosphere, clearly identifying opportunities to stretch and grow team members; providing challenging and stretching tasks and assignments to develop team member skills.- Forthcoming and timely in sharing information about business opportunities and/or performance issues.- Delegating well; setting clear expectations, monitoring progress, and holding team members accountable for results.- Fostering high standards of performance and a sense of urgency in others for achieving objectives and completing tasks while eliminating roadblocks and creating focus for the team on a daily and weekly basis.- Able to multi-task, and juggle multiple priorities, overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day management of the store.- Consistently balances the drive for sales with the effective control of labor, supply costs and inventory accuracy to ensure profitability. Show less
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Key Holder and Events Lead
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May 2013 - Aug 2014
- Create a warm and friendly atmosphere by greeting customers upon entry into the store and offering exceptional customer experience- Familiarizing myself with products and promotional offers- Acting in a courteous and diplomatic manner when handling sensitive issues and complaints fromcustomers and working to resolve all issues with a positive outcome.- Responsible for opening and closing the store, including putting together deposits.- Corresponding and organizing events and donations with many organizations and groups incombination with the David’s Tea company. Show less
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Wilfrid Laurier University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Jun 2012 - Apr 2013
Summer Student Position - Assisted the Counselling and Health Services Staff in arranging meetings and creating supporting documents - Managed clerical duties and maintained filing systems within Counselling and Health Services - Created promotional material ranging from posters to digital display screens and ensures all continuing promotional material is up-to-date and relevant - Creating a Counselling Services volunteer program; job descriptions, promotional material Summer Student Position - Assisted the Counselling and Health Services Staff in arranging meetings and creating supporting documents - Managed clerical duties and maintained filing systems within Counselling and Health Services - Created promotional material ranging from posters to digital display screens and ensures all continuing promotional material is up-to-date and relevant - Creating a Counselling Services volunteer program; job descriptions, promotional material
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Education
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2017 - 2018
George Brown College
Social Service Work, Fast Track -
2008 - 2013
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Contemporary Studies, Environmental Studies, Psychology
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