Kathryne Quintyn
*** ********* **. ***** ***, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2P7 Phone: 519-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a full-time position, through which I can demonstrate my exceptional skills in personal relations, sales, fundraising, business management, unparalleled writing capability and extraordinary work ethic.
Professional Experience
August 2012-current- Freed Developments Part time Sales Administration. Four days a week, working closely with clients and selling them on our various current condo developments. Working within our main and executive offices, as well as on site promoting of developments nearing their groundbreaking date. Interacting with real estate agents and our clients as a Freed representative, facilitating the sales process.
June 2010-September 2012– Forans Fence Deck & Spa. Client relations, Sales, Office Administration. In charge of website design, procurement of potential buyers, marketing materials, selling distribution materials to other companies (in charge of writing proposals for distribution and contacting buyers personally) for products distributed within Canada. Worked closely with company owner and other sales agents.
July 2006 to 2010 – Judith Hull and Associates Personal Injury Law Firm. Office Administrator. Responsible for the procurement of potential clients and providing office and administrative support including research, data entry, court runs, mail handling, filing and duties as requested.
2008-2011 – Premier Productions. Event Planner and Ticket Sales for events taking place in London, Ontario by the largest private event planning agency in the city, and proving myself to be one of their top-selling employees. Many events held in association with the University of Western Ontario.
February 2010-December 2010 – Braise food & wine: Server and daytime host and private functions coordinator. Fine dining and specialists in quality imported wines. Excellent knowledge of Maitre’D program, Smart serve certified, exhibiting well-developed people skills, as well as fast and professional service of to large volume of customers.
2000 to 2002 – Beyond the Fridge Door. Part-time Employment, Art Lesson supervisor for kids ages 5 -10
1999 to 2001 – Covent Garden Market. Part-time Employment and volunteer, various roles assisting vendors with sales and at customer service desk.
Education
University of Western Ontario, 2007-2011. Graduated student, having completed a double major in English and Political Science. Maintained honor roll grades and participated in various extra curricular events, proving to be an active and well-respected member at the Western University.
Institut d' tudes politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) Completed a semester abroad in Paris at one of France’s most distinguished private universities.
London Central Secondary School, graduate 2007. Honors student and scholarship recipient
Relevant Experience and Volunteer Work
Caisa Charity Fashion Show 2008- 2009 & 2009-2010: Model in Western’s largest fashion show and charity event. Caisa donates over $15,000 annually to the Children's Health Foundation and has attracted audiences of 1500+.
UWO Political Science Association: Member since 2009 and participated on the fund-raising team.
London Life Young Leaders of Tomorrow (YLT) Program: Graduate 2007 (diploma can be provided upon request). ‘London Life Young Leaders of Tomorrow’ (YLT) is a program designed to develop a pool of available and trained youth to hold board and committee volunteer assignments in the London community. Young leaders volunteer with various community agencies and many were involved also with Youth in Action. These youth were recognized as having potential to move into volunteering on governance levels and were invited to apply."
London Life Youth in Action (YIA) Program: Committee member 2086-2009. "Through the provision of small funding grants, youth are empowered to exercise creativity, enthusiasm and initiative through designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating successful community projects. The London Life Youth in Action Fund was set up to provide the small amounts of materials and supplies youth volunteers need in order to implement their projects."
Neighborhood Legal Services: Board member 2008-2010. "Neighborhood Legal Services helps individuals in the London and Middlesex areas. If you have low or moderate income and meet the financial eligibility guidelines, you can get legal advice and representation in court or at tribunals regarding Employment Insurance, Ontario Works, benefits, Canada Pension Plan, pensions and landlord and tenant issues (evictions only)."
Make-A-Wish Foundation: 2000-current volunteer work. 250+ non-profit hours exercised in various volunteer roles including event organization and support, sales, wish granting and relay participation. Attended the 2003 National Make-A-Wish Conference with family in Vancouver. Continue to maintain ongoing volunteer participation with this organization.
London Central Secondary School: 2005-2007. Extra-Curricular clubs participation including Cancer Committee and Environmental Club, both of which put on fundraisers for various organizations and attempted to provide a productive contribution to the London community and within the school itself.
Personal References available upon request!