CARMEN CONTRERAS

**** ****** ****** - *****, ******** (Quebec) H3C 3R6. Mobile: 438-***-****

E-mail: actg2c@r.postjobfree.com

Fashion Production Assistant or related position

OBJECTIVE

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in creating attractive visual displays

Experience on general office and clerical duties

Experience on maintaining filing system

Experience on data entry

Strong organizational skills, time management and attention to details

Positive attitude

Ability to develop effective working relationships within a team environment

Ability to cooperate with others

Analytical

Problem-solving skills

Proactive attitude, capable of handling multiple projects of competing priority in fast paced environments

Proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.

Languages: Spanish (mother tongue), English, French

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Quality Control Technician 01/2010 11/2011, 06/2013

11/2014

Western Archrib Edmonton, Canada

Responsible for performance of quality control test procedures and inspections, as well as quality control documentation

and records.

Perform all test procedures and inspections to meet requirements of the Plant Manufacturing Standards (CSA,

ANSI, and JAS).

Review for conformance, record and file all quality control documentation.

Coordinate and schedule calibration of testing equipment as per requirements of Standard.

Preparation of specimens.

Attend weekly Team Leader meeting.

Direct the department team leaders to perform quality control procedures required.

Train, develop and supervise production employees to perform quality control duties.

Assisting Production Department 12/2011

06/2012

Western Archrib Edmonton, Canada

Processed payroll for employees.

Answered employees payroll and timesheet inquiries.

Verified data input.

Prepared payroll reports.

Prepared Lay-up sheets for daily production.

Assisting Shipping/Receiving 11/2010 12/2011

Western Archrib Edmonton, Canada

Processed all required paperwork and maintain adequate records for reporting and tracking.

Maintained filing of shipping documents.

Prepared and schedule shipments as assigned.

Scheduled daily transportation needs with different carriers/couriers.

Sorted and distribute incoming shipments.

Performed other duties as assigned.

Sales Associate 06/2009 12/2009

Sears Canada Edmonton, Canada

Responsible for maintaining outstanding customer service as per Company standards, generating sales, merchandising, and

safeguarding company assets.

Ensured that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes

greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of

customer service.

Maintained an awareness of all promotions and advertisements.

Assisted in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping

Assisted in processing and replenishing merchandise and monitoring floor stock.

Helped customers in locating merchandise.

Communicated customer requests to management.

Assisted in completing price changes within the department.

Participated in year-end inventory and cycle counts.

Assisted in ringing up sales at registers and/or bagging merchandise.

Site Engineer 12/2006

03/2008

Amazonia Group Valencia, Venezuela

Responsible for site supervision of large (350 townhouses) urban housing development including materials cost estimation

and implementation of plans.

Checked drawings and quantities and ensured that the calculations were accurate for the work;

Managing the administrative tasks related to construction projects;

Oversaw the selection and requisition of materials and plan for use in the construction;

Liaised with any consultants, sub-contractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce

involved in the project;

Liaised with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular

meetings to keep them informed of progress;

Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and monitoring the

work of any subcontractors;

Oversaw quality control and safety matters on the site, and ensured that regulations were adhered to;

Resolved any unexpected technical difficulties, and other problems that could arise;

Prepared costs reports and monthly valuations for sub-contractors payments.

Site Engineer in Training 11/2005 03/2006

PROCOMSA (Projects, Construction and Maintenance) Maracaibo, Venezuela

Responsible for overseeing the construction of an urban townhouse development and reporting directly to head engineer.

Oversaw the selection and requisition of materials and plan for use in the construction;

Liaised with sub-contractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the

project;

Day-to-day management of the site.

Internship 07/2005

09/2005

TECOSA (Western Technology and Construction) Maracaibo, Venezuela

Assigned to multiple projects including streets in city centre and residential areas, as well as maintenance of large stadium.

Performed metric calculations;

Planned labour forces work schedule;

Monitoring of labour force;

Oversaw quality control and safety matters on the site.

Private Spanish Tutor 09/2003 03/2004

Self-Employed - Maracaibo, Zulia

Provide language instruction to non-native speakers, including business professionals and other adult learners.

Use multiple teaching techniques, focusing on speaking, pronunciation and listening in a learner-centered and

participatory environment.

Substitute English Teacher 03/2002 08/2002

Jose Antonio Paez School - Mrida, Venezuela

In depth knowledge of creating an interactive atmosphere for students in order to expedite learning.

Plan and implement lesson plans in sync with English curriculum

Instill concepts of the English language by introducing interactive activities

Use structural methods and materials appropriate for instruction success

Assess student accomplishments and work with them on weak areas

Maintain student records in terms of progress and consistency

Sales Associate / Visual Merchandiser 05/2000 12/2002

Bamba Rosa - Maracaibo, Venezuela

Responsible in creating attractive visual displays in the store to enhance the aesthetic appeal of window displays, walkways,

counters and in-store displays to increase sales and buyer attention, capitalizing on the human tendency to window-shop.

Displays were frequently changed to promote new product launches and reflect festive or seasonal themes, such as

Christmas, spring or summer

EDUCATION

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering. University of Zulia (LUZ). Venezuela. 2006

Languages:

Spanish (Mother tongue)

English:

CEVAZ (Centro Venezolano Americano del Zluia) Maracaibo, Venezuela 2000 2001

British Institute Valencia, Venezuela 06/2007 03/ 2008

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada - NorQuest College. Edmonton AB. 2008 2009

French Level - B2 - ALI (Academie Linguistique Internationale) Montreal QC. 2014-2015

References furnished upon request.

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