Jay L

Dependable and personable worker with experience across kitchen, retail, and photography. Known for showing up, communicating well with teams, and adapting to any given situation, whether that's a busy dinner service or a client deadline.

Sous Chef - For Pizza's Sake / Tailgates - Welland, Ontario

(2024-06 - 2025-08)

• Prepared ingredients for daily service in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to maintain efficiency during peak hours
• Maintained cleanliness standards including dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, and end-of-day breakdown

Sales Associate (Co-op) - Tommy Hilfiger - Brampton, Ontario

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Delivered consistent customer service while supporting team operations on the floor
• Maintained merchandising standards through precise folding, organizing, and shelf upkeep

Dishwasher & Kitchen Helper - Taylor Statten Camps - Algonquin Park, Ontario

(2022-06 - 2022-08)

• Managed high-volume dishwashing and food preparation in a remote camp setting
• Set up and tore down the dining hall for daily service; kept all areas organized and sanitary

Founder - Freelance Photography & Media - 2LTHL

(2024-01)

• Created an independent media business throughout high school - managed client bookings, invoicing, scheduling, and project delivery end-to-end
• Working with organizations including Ontario Tech University, Football Ontario, and local sports teams
• Built reliable workflows under deadline pressure while balancing school and other commitments

Ontario Secondary School Diploma - Specialist High Skills Major: Transportation - Notre Dame College School (2025-06)