Victoria Formanski-Smyl
**** ** ***, ****** **, T4J 1A1 // 780-***-**** // *****.*********@*****.*** September 7, 2021
Dear Hiring Manager,
I recently came across your job posting and I am very interested. I am an extremely outgoing individual with a background in the oilfield industry, as well as broadcast marketing/journalism/social media. I am currently working at a restaurant here in town, and would be able to start right away. I live in Ponoka and am looking for a position that I can work my way up in.
I am very excited about this opportunity and look forward to discussing my qualifications with you further!
Yours truly,
Victoria Formanski-Smyl.
Victoria Formanski-Smyl
4601 35 Ave, Ponoka Ab, T4J 1A1 // 780-***-**** // *****.*********@*****.*** EDUCATION:
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Online - Power Engineering Class 4 Part A JULY 2019 - DECEMBER 2020
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton - Diploma in Television Broadcasting and Journalism
JANUARY 2016 - MAY 2018
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton - Business Administration in Marketing
APRIL 2015 - DECEMBER 2015
Alberta Health And Safety Training Institute, Calgary - Emergency Medical Responder training
JANUARY 2014 - MARCH 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Boston Pizza Ponoka, Ponoka - Server/Bartender/Manager OCTOBER 2019 - DECEMBER 2020
● Lounge with supervisor type role assisting General Manager with daily responsibilities including weekly liquor order and promotion, as well as inventory.
● Communication coordinator for both BP Ponoka and Lacombe including daily social media posts and marketing.
● Kept up good relations with all regulars and new guests to ensure quality service throughout my shifts and after.
Sunny 94.1, Lacombe - Reporter/Anchor
AUGUST 2018 - MAY 2019
● Completing daily news stories and radio casts under no supervision with detail and accuracy.
● Key holder and trusted to work on my own to find hard hitting stories at all hours of the day. Cilantro and Chive, Lacombe - Server/Bartender
MAY 2018 - MAY 2019
● Presenting a high level of service with a smile to customers even after long and tiring shifts.
● Using my intuitive sense to help guests discover new and exciting flavours at one of Central Alberta’s most popular restaurants.
Victoria Formanski-Smyl
4601 35 Ave, Ponoka Ab, T4J 1A1 // 780-***-**** // *****.*********@*****.*** WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED:
CTV (Bell Media), Edmonton - Writer/Editor/Assignment Desk MAY 2018 - DECEMBER 2018
● Transitioning from intern to employee after a short period of time.
● Trusted in many high scale positions on high stress evening and morning news shows.
● Web writer and in charge of posting news to social media sites and website Extreme Safety, Whitecourt - Emergency Medical Responder SEPTEMBER 2014 - APRIL 2015
● Proud to always say yes to long shifts, overtime opportunities and working away.
● Trusted by well-known consultants and kept on jobs for long periods because of it.
● Guiding my way to remote locations and working there for days at a time.
● Comfortable with oilfield safety practices and industry expectations. Arrow Welding (Air Liquide), Whitecourt - Customer Service/Cylinder Delivery MAY 2014 - AUGUST 2014
● Loading and unloading of heavy cylinders at oilfield sites in a safe and professional manner.
● Spending most days driving to locations to drop o and pick up heavy cylinders on my own.
● Working with the sales team at the company and customers to ensure quality delivery needs are met and anticipated.
CERTIFICATES/TRAINING
● Graduated Class 5 Operator’s License
● Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)
● Standard First Aid
● H2S
● TDG/WHMIS
● Multiple Oilfield Safety Orientations
● AMA Driver Training
COMPUTER SKILLS
● Microsoft O ce Word, Excel, Powerpoint
● Comfortable gathering information and researching
● Quick learner on most programs and websites
References can be provided upon request.