MARISA MAHATO
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Target: Proposal Writer
Meticulous, insightful, and versatile young professional currently pursuing a Technical Writing
Certification Program offers superb critical thinking and communications skills garnered through a B.A.
in English. Brings hands on experience managing documentation, projects, and team functions for NFP
groups, airlines, and retail stores. Possesses polished oral communication and writing skills, emphasizing
clarity and precision to ensure product and service messages meet organizational standards and effectively
engage audiences. Leverages flexibility and a keen eye for detail to research, analyze, and adapt to diverse
requests and shifting priorities, quickly learning new processes and organizational functions within
constantly fluctuating environments while maintaining quality assurance. An effective project and team
leader, uniting and motivating staff and promoting a customer oriented environment to achieve high
quality services. Self motivated and dedicated to exceeding expectations to meet client needs and execute
project deliverables on time and to specification.
CORE SKILLS
Work Planning & Scheduling Administrative Support
Project Coordination Requirements Gathering
Documentation Writing and Editing Resource Management
Quality Assurance & Productivity Cost Controls & Budgeting
Team Leadership & Training Customer Service Excellence
Technical Proficiencies: Advanced Microsoft Word, Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe
Framework
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Certification Technical Writing Program Currently Enrolled, Humber College, Toronto, ON
Project: MANUAL FOR HTC DESIRE Z CELL PHONE
Collaborated with a group of 3 to design a technical manual detailing cell phone procedures, producing a comprehensive
draft with graphics that clearly and accurately demonstrated phone processes. Achieved success through constant
communication with team members, taking on a facilitation role during team meetings to ensure all members contributed
positively and the project was completed on time. Mark: 91%
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, 2011, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
WORK EXPERIENCE
Passenger Service Agent 2011 – Present
SWISSPORT HANDLING CANADA INC./PEARSON AIRPORT, TORONTO, ON
Hired as a Passenger Service Agent at Pearson International Airport for one of the largest independent global ground
service providers, acting as gate lead to supervise departures under tight time constraints.
• Possesses a strong attention to detail, quickly adapting to new circumstances in a constantly fluctuating environment and
identifying important passenger and flight details to ensure appropriated preparedness and pre emptively handle issues.
• Acts as gate lead to supervise assist all personnel and passengers for safe and on time departures, overseeing a team of 4
service agents, maintaining a checklist, and processing load sheets and paperwork for pilots, crew, and passengers to
ensure full preparation of flights.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary team of flight crews, airline staff, and captains to confirm plane and airline details,
accommodating last minute changes and preparing detailed passenger info for flight crew for quality assurance.
• Exhibits poise and effective time management skills in handling demanding situations, working within highly structured
time parameters and resolving emergent issues and delays to ensure smooth running of airline operations.
• Prepares detailed departure reports, documenting every detail in pre boarding, boarding, and flight departure, ensuring
accuracy, clarity, and meticulousness in reportage.
• Harnesses communication and interpersonal skills to professionally interact with customers, confirming the accuracy of
all flight and passenger information to assure customer satisfaction and a safe, positive flying experience. Continues
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• Showcases accountability in managing cash flow, demonstrating organizational skills and precision in balancing cash and
preparing invoices for multiple flights.
• Demonstrates strong leadership in training new service agents on airline processes and procedures, building out a team
of professionals capable in taking on organizational challenges and paperwork.
Specialty Sales Associate / Team Lead 2006 – 2011
HOME DEPOT OF CANADA INC., ETOBICOKE, ON
ACHIEVEMENT: Achieved highest honours as a Specialty Sales Associate, receiving the Home Depot Platinum Award for
5 years of dedicated service and outstanding customer service.
Initially hired as a Paint Associate for this hardware retail store and was promptly promoted to a versatile Specialty Sales and
Team Leader role, rotating through all departments, as well as leading a sales team to provide customer service excellence.
• Built strong rapport with customers, leveraging product knowledge to assess client needs and create orders as well as
estimates based on customer information for installations to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Conducted weekly demonstrations for large groups of customers, preparing sessions and choosing products to provide
information on highly valued products and services with an emphasis on quality.
• Collaborated with a highly effective sales team, with a record of moving high quantities of product and consistently
upselling new products by creating an approachable and client oriented environment.
Administrative Assistant 2004
DR. S. GANDHI’S MEDICAL OFFICE, REXDALE, ON
Positioned in a 4 month co operative education position to support the lead secretary in administrative and organizational
processes for this small family clinic, managing appointment schedules and creating profiles for a high influx of patients.
Assessed, tracked, and administered inventory to maintain stock, in addition to maintaining insurance records, patient charts,
and company files to ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
President 2009 – 2010
Head of Promotions 2008 – 2010
MCMASTER BEYOND BORDERS ORGANIZATION, HAMILTON, ON
Originally entering the non profit global child rights organization as a member and was quickly elected as Head of
Promotions for event coordination and then President after demonstrating resourcefulness, effective communication skills,
and results orientation.
• Managed a team of 10 Executive Members with a new mandate of collaboration and diversity, uniting members and
building partnerships with other non profit groups to develop cohesion and reach common fundraising goals.
• Drafted proposals, thank you letters, and other proposals with local businesses to develop partnerships, clearly stating
organizational goals with professionalism and tact to effectively represent the Beyond Borders image, develop
partnerships with local businesses and play an active role in the community.
• Restructured the Executive duties to optimize individual strengths, in addition to delegating to two event coordinators to
increase accountability in planning events, as well as coverage, resulting in higher success rate of events.
• Oversaw the planning, organization, and coordination of events, offering logistical support on a large end of season
charity ball and weekly forum discussions to effectively promote the Beyond Borders message.
• Took charge of organization budgeting and fundraiser initiatives, ensuring cost efficient allotment of funds for events
while raising over $1,500 as President and donating $1,000 to local charities.
• Contributed to website content, detailing group mission statements and events to proactively motivate and engage new
students to join the group.