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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

In this position, I am responsible for operating the cash register, opening the store and closing, processing inventory, and providing excellent customer service. •I took on the responsibility of creating consistent Instagram stories showcasing new items in-store and offering customers new creative ideas to promote sales. •With the current pandemic, responsibilities of making sure every customer is wearing a mask properly, refilling hand sanitizers, and offering masks when needed, have been included in daily tasks.

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

As a small business owner, I’ve had to juggle creating products, marketing, shipping, customer service, packaging design and more. •Over the pandemic I created a zine about my experience, which I then donated 50% of the profits to food banks Canada. I was really able to donate over $400! •My zine is apart of several international collage library collections including London College of Communication, Barnard College Zine Library, and Williams College.

Vancouver, Canada Area

In this position, I enhance the customer experience in store and incentivize sales with on-the-spot custom painting and laser engraving on cosmetic products. •I customized a sales incentive that resulted in a 200% sales growth over a 2-day event. •I work with counter managers to create brand-appropriate designs and illustrations for launches, events, and everyday sales. •Using hand lettering and working from images clients share, I illustrate family portraits, pet portraits, and scenic views, creating truly one-of-a-kind gifts. •I've been fortunate enough to be able to be a part of many wedding gifts, creating custom gift boxes for bridal parties, party favours, and more!

Surrey, Bc

As an office assistant, I was in charge of shipping, administrative duties, customer service, and quality checking final printed pieces before shipping out to clients.

Grandview Corners, Surrey, Bc

As a Sales Advisor I was always multi-tasking from running the tills, the fitting room, initiating a green recycling program as our stores first Conscious Ambassador and leading in the receiving and sending out of shipments. I worked with a team of people, working towards creating a great customer experience.