Server and Sous Chef at West Wind Inn (2025-06 – Present)
- Worked as a breakfast sous-chef preparing and plating breakfast items in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Assisted with food preparation, cooking, kitchen organization, and inventory restocking
- Supported kitchen operations by coordinating timing between food preparation and guest service
- Adapted quickly between front-of-house serving responsibilities and back-of-house kitchen duties
- Built strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills through dual hospitality roles
Childhood Educator at Whitehaven Kindergarten School Age Centre (2024-09 – 2025-02)
- Provide care and education for children aged 2.5 to 13 years in a licensed child care center
- Create and implement developmentally appropriate activities, ensuring alignment with CCEYA and ELECT frameworks
- Foster healthy child development through leadership, communication, and collaboration with team members and parents
- Maintain a safe and nurturing environment, adhering to health regulations and standards
- Possesses strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Hold valid CPR/First Aid certification and meet immunization and background check requirements
Customer Service & Active Kids Club Associate at Altea Active Toronto (2023-09 – 2024-09)
- Provided high-level customer service, enhancing member retention through relationship-building
- Cultivated a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children aged six weeks to 12 years in the Active Kids Club while developing age-appropriate, play-based activities
- Fostered positive communication with parents and ensured children's safety and well-being, aligning with Altea Active's commitment to service excellence and community engagement
- Handled registrations, check-ins, and payment processing while maintaining accurate client records with attention to detail
Research and Advocacy Coordinator at Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia (2022-12 – 2023-04)
- Developed a comprehensive resource database of legal, healthcare, mental health care, victim support services, and government agencies available to women in the Atlantic provinces
- Created individualized shelter guides for specific regions, improving accessibility for needy women
- Designed and surveyed to assess policies and services in women's shelters across the Atlantic region, the survey aimed to provide insights into policies, services, and application processes, helping advocate for the needs of women seeking shelter
Human Resources Intern at Nature's Touch Frozen Food (2021-06 – 2021-09)
- Recruited and coordinated onboarding and training for over 30+ new employees; managed corporate and recognition events
- Administered job postings and applicant tracking on LinkedIn and Indeed platforms
Head Lifeguard at Dalhousie University Athletic Facility (2020-09 – 2023-07)
- Assumed leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Aquatic Program supervisor
- Supervised and supported swimming lessons to ensure quality and consistency; reviewed lesson plans and conducted progress evaluations of aquatic instructors
- Provided emergency first aid treatment on multiple occasions when necessary
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor at Trent University Athletics Center (2019-10 – 2021-01)
- Ensured a safe and enjoyable experience for all patrons in aquatics and customer service areas
- Certified swim instructor responsible for creating a fun learning environment while developing lessons and activities that promote accident prevention surrounding water-based activities
