Jayden Whyte
Calgary, Alberta T2W 3E5
ac8itv@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications
• Exceptional ability to focus on details and maximize efficiency through process planning, effective communication and time management
• Influential leader with a passion for providing outstanding service and seeking innovative ways to achieve company objectives
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new processes, computer programs and company databases
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration 2014 - 2016
Mount Royal University Calgary, AB
• General Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation and Non-Profit Management, GPA 3.95
Business Administration Diploma 2012 – 2013
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Calgary, AB
• Accounting, GPA 3.92
Work Experience
Receptionist (Temporary) 2019 – Current
The Co-operators General Insurance Company Calgary, AB
• Providing client service by welcoming guests and forwarding incoming calls to appropriate department personnel using online switchboard o Maintain office security by issuing and receiving building access cards to visitors, contractors and staff
• Supporting Facilities Operations team by managing calendar for meeting rooms, training centre calendar and scheduling catering services
o Ensure accuracy inputting data for financial invoices, issuing cheques and submitting deposits
Operations/Skincare Manager 2017 – 2019
Sephora Beauty Calgary, AB
• Overseeing all operations processes including inventory management, visual merchandising, controllable spending and health and safety programs o Assisted with establishing company guidelines for operational excellence in organizing standards, workload planning and managing non-selling payroll
• Developing business strategies by understanding and responding to all aspects of store performance in $6K and $20K businesses with 50 to 100 employees o Significantly reduced controllable spending of supplies, shrink and payroll by improving process efficiency, planning, and communication across departments o Supported the project manager for store relocation, leading the store team through planning and execution of activities prior to, during and after reopening
• Handling human resource activities of talent acquisition, people development and performance management for store supervisors and consultants o Demonstrated the ability to identify and develop talent by participating in the full- cycle recruitment process from resume screening, interviewing and hiring candidates
o Acted as a direct report for a team of 3 supervisors and 10 consultants, ensuring to support individual needs with guidance and timely feedback Operations Consultant/Lead 2013 – 2017
Sephora Beauty Calgary, AB
• Responsible for overseeing store operations, including shipping and receiving, reverse logistics, supply ordering and visual merchandising o Maintained a high standard of organization and ensured diligence while conducting inventory management and logistics processes
• Supporting the store manager with hiring, training, and coaching consultants, managing the sales floor and performing opening and closing procedures o Accountable for motivating the team to accomplish goals and targets, maximize profitability and adhere to Sephora policies
Researcher (Contract) 2016
Family and Community Support Services Calgary, AB
• Conducting a research project to review online supports available to non-profit community partners that aid in capacity building
o Exhibited excellent time management and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines without supervision
o Presented final research project to FCSS Board to be distributed to non-profit organizations
Office Administrator 2012 - 2013
HSE Panoptic Calgary, AB
• Populating all financial data into QuickBooks and conducting monthly bank reconciliations
o Processed accounts payable and receivables, developed client relationships and communication to ensure payments were received within guidelines Talent Acquisition Administrator (Summer Student) 2012 Suncor Energy Calgary, AB
• Assessing candidates for roles throughout the organization by performing pre-screens, arranging background checks and providing administrative scheduling support o Demonstrated excellent judgment by meeting the hiring needs of various hiring managers, adapting to scheduling restraints at all organizational levels
Honours and Awards
Presidents Honour Roll 2015 – 2016
MRU Innovation Tournament – Second Place 2015
Louise McKinney Scholarship 2015
ARC Financial Scholarship 2015
Dean’s Honour Roll 2014 – 2015
Jason Lang Scholarship 2012 – 2013
Volunteer Experience
Students’ Distress Centre Club 2016
Doors Open YYC 2016
Believe in the Gold 2015
Students’ Association of Mount Royal University 2015 – 2016
Licenses and Certifications
Class 5 Alberta Drivers License
Standard First Aid with CPR C & AED