Nigel Padilla

I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented commerce student at the Smith School of Business (Queen’s University) with strong interests in finance, accounting, strategy, and business operations. I am recognized for being organized, analytical, and proactive, with the ability to take initiative and perform effectively in fast-paced environments. Through both academic and entrepreneurial experiences, I have developed strong problem-solving, communication, and financial analysis skills, along with a results-oriented mindset.

Founding and operating my own business strengthened my ability to manage operations, build client relationships, and drive growth while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. I am eager to continue learning, contribute meaningful ideas, and work collaboratively with others while consistently pushing myself to grow both professionally and personally.

Founder at BucketsnBrushes (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Provided quality exterior home maintenance to over 50 residents, generating over $30,000 in revenue
• Closed over 25 door-to-door sales with clients
• Built a booking-enabled website, generating 20% of summer clients

Production Assistant Intern at SGK (2023 – Present)

• Provided production support within a team 10-15 individuals of various ages and cultures
• Operated over 5 different machines such as di cutters, glue guns and a film laminator
• Packaged and shipped over 10 different types of prototypes to firms across the US and Canada

Cashier at Loblaws Companies Limited (2021 – 2024)

• Awarded over 10 sets of PC Optimum rewards for displaying exceptional customer service
• Completed over twenty PC Express non-contact delivery's to customers; includes bagging grocery's and delivering

Basketball Trainer at Self-Initiated (2021 – 2022)

• Trained more than five different clients each week with customers consistently coming back for training
• Instructed children from ages 10-15 with multiple different training styles catered to each individual

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – Smith School of Business, Queen's University (2023 – 2027)

Bachelor of Economics in Economics – Stockholm School of Economics (2025)

Highschool Diploma – Northern Secondary School (2019 – 2023)