Reginald Joseph Aparato Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Currently employed in the reinsurance branch of Optimum Insurance, where I perform preliminary administrative functions in order to help the underwriting team throughout the day. This involves either creating new profiles for possible insurers or updating their profiles in our database.

277 Wellington St.

Was employed as part of the insurance branch of the CPA, wherein I am responsible in helping the underwriting team fulfil day to day goals. I support the underwriting team by producing new policy numbers, typing and issuing out certificates, and deal with any recent payments and invoices from clients. In addition I was also responsible for the renewal of policies, and the handling of submitted applications towards new policies. All this work is done through our own proprietary software that… Show more Was employed as part of the insurance branch of the CPA, wherein I am responsible in helping the underwriting team fulfil day to day goals. I support the underwriting team by producing new policy numbers, typing and issuing out certificates, and deal with any recent payments and invoices from clients. In addition I was also responsible for the renewal of policies, and the handling of submitted applications towards new policies. All this work is done through our own proprietary software that manages our database of insured clientele (TAM & EPIC by applied systems). Along with these duties alternative office work is also done through various software in the Microsoft suite such as Outlook, Excel and Word. As an Office administrator I also manually typed out policies and quotes, and am responsible for filing and organizing much of the paper files we have available. I was also in charge of managing this file room and ensuring everything is in order for ease of access. Finally, in addition to the above mentioned roles, I was privy to doing many regular office duties such as ordering various office supplies, and the mailing of private confidential information to clients. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for creating content on Nordstrom Canada's various social media platforms. I'm a member of a team of individuals that look to increase interest and drive customer traffic towards our stores through targeted social media campaigns using various hashtags, pictures and other forms of mixed media that coincide with in store special events or sales. Me and my colleagues help style and produce images pertaining to several targeted marketing strategies dictated by the social media team.

Toronto, Canada Area

Sales Associate at the Pop-In Shop at Nordstrom’s flagship store in CF Eaton Center. This department constantly rotates its goods and services, requiring frequent learning with regards to product knowledge. It is one of 7 locations in the Nordstrom brand’s entire 300+ store lineup and is only the second in Canada. As a member of the Pop In team, I have been a representative and have sold goods from brands like Allbirds, The Museum of Modern Art New York, Hanes and so much more. The monthly… Show more Sales Associate at the Pop-In Shop at Nordstrom’s flagship store in CF Eaton Center. This department constantly rotates its goods and services, requiring frequent learning with regards to product knowledge. It is one of 7 locations in the Nordstrom brand’s entire 300+ store lineup and is only the second in Canada. As a member of the Pop In team, I have been a representative and have sold goods from brands like Allbirds, The Museum of Modern Art New York, Hanes and so much more. The monthly rotation of stores has allowed me to learn plenty about hundreds of different retail goods on an in depth level, and allowed me to meet many individuals in the retail goods industry. Show less

Toronto Ontario

Worked as a barista in the busiest and most profitable Nordstrom Espresso Bar in the entire company. Like my Job in Uniqlo, I’m a member of a group individuals who introduced this company to the local market for the first time. Because of this I helped and took part in the busiest few months this store and this company had ever seen, helping hundreds of thousands of customers on a weekly basis.

Toronto Ontario

Took part in a rigorous month long training program in customer service and retail sales to be one of the first associates in the first Canadian store of this multi-billion-dollar Japanese clothing company. I Predominantly work as a cashier handling the last point of sale for the company, processing thousands of dollars every day and being the last point of interaction for customers. I was also responsible with opening cash duties which few associates could do. Because of my work ethic, and… Show more Took part in a rigorous month long training program in customer service and retail sales to be one of the first associates in the first Canadian store of this multi-billion-dollar Japanese clothing company. I Predominantly work as a cashier handling the last point of sale for the company, processing thousands of dollars every day and being the last point of interaction for customers. I was also responsible with opening cash duties which few associates could do. Because of my work ethic, and responsibility, I was able to be one of the few associates responsible with handling most of the store’s tender in the registers and safe. In addition to this I was also responsible for general sales associate duties on the floor, managing stock in the stockroom, maintaining order in the fitting room and many other duties. I’m part of the workforce that helped make us the 13th most profitable store in the company of a 100,000+ other stores across the globe. Show less

Harbourfront Ontario Celebration Events

Worked as a BOH line cook preparing Beef/Veggie Burgers, Hot Dogs, Fries, Empanadas, Sandwiches and Salads for the event run by the Government of Ontario. Worked in a trailer sized kitchen, using commercial flat-tops, fryers, and grills preparing foods that were made to order for customers outside. Most shifts were 12 hours long and included opening and preparing the kitchen for service, and closing/cleaning the kitchen at the end of the day.

1072 Don Mills Road, North York, On M3C 0H8

Trained as a prep cook, doing preparation work on salsas, vegetables and other key ingredients. Worked in the Back of the House (BOH) washing dishes, cleaning during closing, putting food in storage during delivery days and other general labor work. Interacted with customers directly with their orders, and worked cooperatively with other employees as a team to get lunch and dinner rushes through on time.

300 Borough Drive Scarborough, Ontario M1P 4P5

Worked seasonal as a sales associate interacting with customers, and helping out with any of their needs pertaining to merchandise inside the store. Worked mainly in the shoe section, aiding customers with finding shoes. Also spent some time moving and fixing stock in the backroom, and putting items in their appropriate places.

851 Middlefield Road Scarborough, Ontario M1V 2R2

Helped out in and around in an office environment with photocopies, and research. Aided in the electronic repair center taking apart various electronics like TV’s and computers; repairing/fixing them. Worked with remote servers by formatting them and setting them up to the client’s needs. In addition, I worked in the Warehouse packing, shipping and handling many products headed to clients.

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And Government/Public Policy

High School