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Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Stoney Creek

- Displayed initiative in multi-tasking a variety of responsibilities floating between front and back of house, often in the expeditor role- Effectively managed time by accomplishing tasks appropriately within peak and off-peak hours of business- Maintained composure in fast-paced, loud, and hot environment while providing excellent customer service, and unique problem-solving approaches resulting in several regular customers and guest compliments

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

- Supported 10-15 students per semester enrolled in the STARTonTrack and/or Bounce Back program by incorporating motivational interviewing and active listening skills in one-on-one meetings with students to explore self-identified transition challenges by building positive rapport, assisting in goal setting and action plan development, and promoting self-reflection- Diligently maintained detailed records of confidential information to accurately monitor and review students' progress- Routinely communicated with Program Coordinator and Senior Facilitators electronically and in meetings when concerns arose and enthusiastically participated in senior team discussions and case study presentations

Macnaughton Building, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

- Organized University of Guelph Astronomy Club events for general members as well as activities to promote club membership within the University of Guelph campus, including College Royal- Conducted mandatory executive member meetings to discuss and plan upcoming club events and astronomy related opportunities for the club to explore

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

- Fosters a safe and supportive environment for residence students to grow and develop as individuals and as a community and refers residence students to resources that can assist them in meeting their personal needs- Responsible for ensuring the safety of all students by upholding the “Residence Community Living Standards,” maintaining on-call hours, restorative justice and conflict mediation- Actively and openly communicates with Residence Life Managers, Desk Staff, Housekeeping Staff, and fellow Residence Life Staff members to ensure information is received promptly and achieve a level of transparency among each party- Recipient of the “Programmer of the Year” for the Johnston and Mills team for dedication in residence programming efforts

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

- Assisted with undergraduate and graduate students in applied soil ecology with their research, including microbial cultures, plant harvesting, soil sampling, some molecular analysis and general clean-up

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

- Maintained efficiency in kitchen areas by assisting in food preparation, retrieving dishes from racks, and cleaning and stocking dishes and equipment in a thorough, need-based manner- Communicated with managers and line cooks to uphold kitchen organization- Displayed initiative often when extra staff was needed, including assistance with setup and security for events

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

- Provided prompt, friendly, and informative customer service to all customers and visitors by offering product recommendations and locating and obtaining merchandise based on customer needs- Conducted day-to-day retail operations including handling daily accounts, restocking shelves and fridges, filling growlers, changing out kegs, managing inventory, and answering customer inquiries

Ottawa, Canada Area

- Assisted in experimental design of analytical procedure for the determination of technetium-99 in seawater samples- Effectively prepared samples using an iron hydroxide co-precipitation method followed by their subsequent target preparation for ICP-MS

Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

- Performed GMP & quality control checks daily to verify that production areas uphold food safety while assuring finished products meet customer specifications- Verified daily paperwork, communicated with Supervisors, Managers, and Lead Hands to ensure paperwork was correct and complete- Frequently created spreadsheets and entered data through Excel and Word programs- Performed product sampling, ATP bioluminescence assays, and food contact surface swabs for Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli and followed up on results to ensure food safety was maintained- Conducted sensory evaluations of new products and assessed their quality and perception through testers’ feedback

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

- Balanced till at end of each shift to ensure accurate handling of currency- Addressed diverse customer needs and communicated product knowledge in English, French, and Polish- Managed tasks including the organization of products and the distribution of food samples from Hot Foods department to customers that maintains customer satisfaction and overall store efficiency

Bachelor’S Degree, B. Sc H Microbiology And B. A H French Studies With Biotechnology Minor, Dean'S Honours List

- Microbiology Student Association (MicroSA) - Member (September 2013 - April 2018) - University of Guelph Astronomy Club - Member.

French Studies

In conjunction with the 5-week Explore program, I enrolled in an immersive French language curriculum focused on grammar, vocabulary.

High School, Biology, General, Honour Roll

Activities and Societies: - Cardinal Newman Science Team (2009 - 2013) that competed at the Science Olympics held at the University.