Barista/Server - Coco's Neighbourhood Coffeeshop - Toronto, ON
(2021-01 - 2026-01)
- Daily operation of cafe: Preparing and serving specialty beverages & baked goods; dialing in grinders, maintaining equipment; maintaining cleanliness of premise; managing inventory/ordering needs; cash-out
- Cultivating and caring for cafe plantlife, and curating the available book selection
- Creator/Operator of our monthly Storytime series for which I illustrated the poster, curated the book selection and performed the readings
Front-Of-House Operations Manager - Propeller Coffee Co. - Toronto, ON
(2016-01 - 2020-01)
- Overseeing daily operations of in-store café at microroastery; Responsible for ordering, scheduling and cash deposits; Assisted with payroll
- Liaison for Wholesale Clients and Roastery Production
- Involved in Café Retail ordering and inventory and Social Media marketing
- Designed & Implemented Training for Staff
Customer Service Rep. - University of Toronto Bookstore - Toronto, ON
(2014-01 - 2016-01)
Contract position
- Processing web orders for books and general merchandise
- Operating sales, returns and exchanges
- Stocking and tallying merchandise/books, keeping accurate numbers updated in filing system
- Providing in-person and phone service for customer queries, complaints, etc
Bartender/Barista/Server - School Café & Bakery - Toronto, ON
(2010-01 - 2010-12)
Seasonal position during the 2010 WorldCup Games
- Worked during the 2010 WorldCup Games; served a house of hundreds during Game days
- Opening front-of-house and preparing it for service, ordering/organizing stock, handling cash, aesthetic decoration and cleanliness of restaurant. Seating & serving customers at tables during the morning shift
- High-volume preparation of signature alcoholic cocktails & specialty coffee drinks; managing alcohol stock levels & tracking sales/loss alongside Bar Manager
Front-of-House Server/Barista/Bartender - The Scullery - Toronto, ON
(2014-01 - 2016-01)
- Counter and table service of food/specialty coffee beverages & brunch cocktails
- Daily cash-out, maintenance of stock and store aesthetic
Film & Theatre Production - VARIOUS - Toronto, ON
(2002-01 - 2026-01)
- Writing, Directing and Editing short narrative films, several of which have screened in film festivals in Toronto (ON), Ottawa (ON) and Yorkton (SK)
- Production Managing/Producing independent films. Shooting & Editing Live Concert footage
- Playwriting – placed several times in 24-hour Saskatchewan Playwriting Competition, including 1st place
- Stage Management for theatre festivals including Harbourfront & Rhubarb/Buddies In Bad Times (Toronto, ON)
- Toured Fringe Theatre Festival with self-written & directed play 'The Song Will Scar You' (Saskatchewan & Manitoba)
Volunteer (Dog Kennels) - Toronto Humane Society - Toronto, ON
(2011-01 - 2026-01)
- Report to Shelter Supervisor on each shift to receive day-specific instructions and/or preparation requirements; Adhering to appropriate biosecurity measures for various kennel rooms and animals
- Following Kennel Enrichment List to ensure each animal receives their recommended exercise/training; Complete behavioural and/or medical concerns on kennel forms
- Assisting Animal Care Workers with various related tasks such as cleaning, preparing food, organizing laundry or dishware, etc
