Chiarina Dunne

Friendly, dependable, and customer-focused professional with hands-on retail experience at Giant Tiger and Shoppers Drug Mart, along with volunteer experience in retail and community settings. Skilled in assisting customers, maintaining organized sales floors, restocking merchandise, maintaining product displays, and providing welcoming service. Strong communicator and team player with excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Quick learner who takes initiative and works well independently or as part of a team.

Artist - The Space Ottawa

(2025-12)

• Create conceptual designs and digital artwork based on project requirements.
• Communicate ideas clearly and incorporate feedback to meet expectations.
• Manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.

Retail Sales Associate - Giant Tiger

(2024-02 - 2024-05)

• Welcomed and greeted customers as they entered the store and department areas.
• Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided sizing assistance.
• Helped customers locate merchandise and provided friendly, professional service.
• Organized clothing displays and maintained a clean, orderly sales floor.
• Folded, sorted, and replenished merchandise on shelves and clothing racks.
• Worked as part of a team to maintain an organized and welcoming shopping environment.

Administrative Assistant, Volunteer - The Perley Hospital

(2024-04 - 2026-01)

• Assisted with organizing, sorting, scanning, and filing documents.
• Completed data entry accurately and efficiently.
• Interacted positively with residents while distributing monthly newsletters.
• Demonstrated professionalism, patience, and strong communication when assisting others.

Clerk, Co-op Opportunity - Shoppers Drug Mart

(2019-10 - 2019-12)

• Restocked shelves and maintained attractive, organized product displays.
• Organized merchandise and ensured shelves were clean and presentable.
• Helped maintain a clean, safe, and organized store environment.
• Worked cooperatively with staff to complete daily store tasks.

Clerk, Volunteer - Gloucester Food Cupboard

(2019-01 - 2019-06)

• Sorted and organized donated merchandise for distribution.
• Restocked shelves with food and household items.
• Checked inventory and maintained organized storage areas.
• Worked efficiently while handling a variety of products and completing assigned tasks.

Clerk, Volunteer - Salvation Army Thrift Store

(2019-09 - 2019-12)

• Sorted, organized, and restocked donated merchandise.
• Maintained clean and organized sales-floor and storage areas.
• Assisted with preparing merchandise for display.
• Worked as part of a team to keep the store organized and customer-ready.

Busser, Co-op Opportunity - East Side Mario's

(2018-09 - 2018-10)

• Cleared and cleaned tables promptly between guests.
• Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment.
• Worked efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Get Set Program - Personality Dimensions - St. Nicholas Adult High School (2025)

Customer Service & Workplace Training - St. Nicholas Adult High School (2026-06)

Ontario Secondary School Diploma - Lester B. Pearson High School (2018)