Administrative Assistant - The Salvation Army Weetamah - Winnipeg, Manitoba
(2025-03)
- Manage general office tasks including answering calls, filing (manual/electronic), photocopying, and handling correspondence.
- Provide front-line support to visitors, offering a listening ear and scheduling appointments for services.
- Draft correspondence and assist senior management with project documentation and administrative processes.
- Maintain office supplies and coordinate with contractors as needed.
- Support and participate in special events throughout the year.
- Serve as a point of contact between community members and internal departments.
Server - Local Public Eatery - Winnipeg, Manitoba
(2019-08 - 2020-03)
- Maintained food service and preparation areas clean and neat.
- Listened to guest needs and responded promptly for personalized service.
- Processed credit card transactions, gift cards, and cash payments.
- Trained new servers in company policies, guest service standards, and best practices.
- Coordinated with host/hostess staff when seating large groups or organizing reservations effectively.
- Helped bartenders during busy periods by taking orders from bar patrons.
- Delivered food orders promptly, ensuring correct presentation and temperature.
- Completed side work tasks such as rolling silverware, polishing glassware, or refilling condiments during downtime periods.
Dog Daycare Attendant - Sprockets Daycare - Winnipeg, Manitoba
(2018-06 - 2019-04)
- Supervised playtime between dogs and ensured their safety.
- Monitored outdoor playtime closely to prevent escape attempts or accidental injuries.
- Observed dog behaviors to identify signs of aggression or anxiety and reported concerns to management.
- Engaged in positive reinforcement training methods to promote good behavior among daycare attendees.
- Ensured proper feeding schedules were followed according to owner-provided instructions.
Bartender - Upstairs in the Village - Winnipeg, Manitoba
(2017-09 - 2019-09)
- Cleaned, organized, and replenished supplies to maintain bar appearance.
- Operated POS systems and managed bar tabs to track revenue.
- Set up and maintained appropriate stock levels for bar.
- Checked ID cards to verify age requirements for customers purchasing alcohol.
- Managed inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other bar-related items by conducting regular stock checks.
- Assisted fellow team members during high-volume periods by providing support where needed.
Restaurant Hostess - Chop Steakhouse - Winnipeg, Manitoba
(2016-03 - 2017-09)
- Communicated with management and service staff to address customer needs.
- Maintained seating charts to optimize station rotations.
- Coordinated seating arrangements to accommodate walk-ins and reservations effectively.
- Operated cash register for take-out orders or gift card purchases when needed.
- Answered phone calls and provided information on menu items, specials, and operating hours.
- Monitored dining room capacity to ensure optimal guest experience.
- Aided guests by holding doors open or helping them navigate through restaurant.
- Assisted bussers in clearing tables to expedite turnover time between seatings.
Dishwasher - Juniper Hotel and Bistro - Banff, Alberta
(2015-09 - 2016-01)
- Maintained health code compliance with regular deep cleaning of floors, walls and equipment.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties alongside kitchen team.
- Sanitized and organized work areas to minimize serving delays.
- Carried out routine dishwasher upkeep and maintenance, operated dishwashers and common kitchen equipment.
- Utilized cleaning chemicals safely according to label directions.
Customer Service Representative - Best Buy - Winnipeg, Manitoba
(2014-11 - 2015-02)
- Maintained a high level of knowledge regarding current promotions, discounts, or special offers available.
- Utilized various software programs such as CRM systems, order management tools, and communication platforms effectively.
- Answered customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat, managed difficult customer situations with professionalism and empathy.
- Contributed to team effort by meeting performance goals and assisting colleagues when needed.
- Escalated issues that could not be resolved independently to supervisors for further assistance.
