Sandra Velosa
***-**** *********** ****** ****., Mississauga, ON / L5A 3X8
Cell: 647-***-****; Home: (905) 272- 5403 /******.***************@****.********.**
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor in Crime, Law, and Deviance and Political Science; with future plans to pursue
MBA in Social Work
• Over three years of experience in sales and marketing offering customer service
• Over four years of volunteer experience working with non-governmental organizations such
as the Salvation Army and the Newcomer Centre of Peel
• Strong work ethic and high level of responsibility demonstrated by being able to meet
deadlines and being able to study, volunteer, and work at once
• Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
EDUCATION
2009- 2014
Bachelor in Crime, Law and Deviance and Political Science
University of Toronto at Mississauga
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2011– 2014 Assistant Manager, Public Mobile & Public Cash Services
• Assisted the store manager in daily operations of the store thus, facilitating her job.
• Answered queries and concerns regarding customers’ accounts ensuring that excellent
customer service was always provided.
• Inventory was conducted on a daily basis as a loss prevention tactic thus; the store was
distinguished for its perfect inventory.
• Ensured staff productivity by ensuring that sale targets were reached hence, resulting in store
recognition for hitting sale targets consecutively.
• Responsible for helping in the composition of store schedule thus, utilizing planning skills.
• Processed money transfers involving large sums of money thus, becoming a trusted
employee.
2010– 2014 Cashier/ Customer Service, Starsky’s European Fine Foods
• Provided excellent customer service while helping customers locate and select merchandise.
• Cashed out customers in a rapid and efficient manner; scanning 24 items a minute.
• Commended for managing cash accurately.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2012 – Present Volunteer, Correctional Service Canada
• Assisted in the organization of fundraising events, raising over 5,000 dollars for the United
Way Campaign.
• Contacted various organizations seeking donations which resulted in a total success obtaining
aid from all.
• Coordinated fundraising events with the help of the supervisor and two other volunteers,
engaging the staff to participate.
• Performed paper work such as filing, sending emails and writing letters thus, facilitating the
work of the coordinator.
• Commended for ability to meet deadlines.
2012-2013 Volunteer, Newcomer Centre of Peel
• Once a week I would assist the Spanish social worker in the translation of formal documents
such as birth certificates or marriage licenses.
• Worked along with the youth councilors helping to supervise the children as well as to
organize and execute age appropriate skill based activities.
• Assisted in the organization of recreational activities which were focused in meeting the
physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program.
• Developed culturally appropriate programs and activities in order to help the children
become familiar with the Canadian culture.
• Performed paper work such as filing, sending emails and writing letters thus, facilitating the
work of the coordinators.
2010 – 2011 Volunteer, Salvation Army/Mississauga Shelter
• Periodically assisted the youth worker obtaining experience through observation.
• Assisted in organizing workshops which were focused on community development for
instance: improving parenting skills helping single mothers and families accurately discipline
their children.
• Participated in stimulating activities for the children such as helping them with their
homework.
• Obtained experience working with different cultures due to the shelter’s diverse
demographic.
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