Yovin Chendraya Kunniah
Edmonton, Alberta, T5T 3S8
Cell: 780-***-****, *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position where my service and leadership experiences will be further developed and utilised
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, flexibility, presentation and communication skills
Superior customer service skills with ability to work independently
Strong verbal, written and listening skills in English and French
Creative Problem Solving: address challenges by implementing or suggesting future solutions to reoccurring or new issues
Agility: Willing and able to modify approach to different situations and handle multiple requests from different staff, stakeholders and the general public
Comfortable interacting with all levels of organisation and public
Strong organisational, problem solving and multi-tasking skills
Strong oral communication skills with an ability to convey challenging messages to all customer types
Strong desire to personally excel and to achieve results
Exceptional relationship building skills by providing assistance to clients, managers and co-workers
Decision-making, negotiation and leadership skills
Committed to quality and excellence
Computer proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet
Highly reliable and dependable
15 years’ experience in teaching elementary students and reporting students’ progresses to parents and management
9 years’ experience in providing excellent customer service
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Present job – Working as salesperson at Northstar Hyundai
1.Customer Service Representative
Ford Credit Canada (From April 1st to Dec 2019)
Responsible to communicate with ford customer.
Handling customer complaints.
Follow up on financial accounts.
2.The Home Depot - Trainee Sales associates (March 2019 to April 2019) P/T
Responsible of displaying appropriate products
To promote sales
3.Elementary school Teacher (June 2003 – February 2019) at Maheshwarnath Government School – Mauritius
Responsibilities:
Coached, motivated, counseled and guided students in learning
Designed lesson plans, conducted class lectures, graded assignments and maintained students’ discipline
Designed new strategies and pedagogies for slow learners
Participated in staff meetings, Parent Teachers meetings and discussed students’ performances and disciplines
Demonstrated an ability to work with mixed-ability students and resolved unforeseen problems in classes
Accomplishments:
Improved students’ performances from 70% to 90% within 2 years
Attracted greater number of students studying language classes
4.Global Sports Ltd (Part-time Teller) March 2004 – November 2010(Mauritius)
Responsibilities:
Worked as cashier to take bets and pay out money
Acquired knowledge of software, calculation and bookkeeping
Offered good customer service by dealing with all queries and complaints intelligently
Found solutions to difficult circumstances where customers become violent, aggressive or lie and use fraud to obtain money
Helped in accounting department
Trained co-workers and new recruits
5.Grays Inc. (Part-time Sales Associate) November 2004 – January 2010 (Mauritius)
Responsibilities:
Displayed Grays Inc. products in different retail shops
Helped in increasing sales by creative displays to attract clients
Placed orders of missing products and replenished stocks
6 .BIT Consultants (Full-time Accountant) November 2002 – May 2003 (Mauritius)
Responsibilities:
Performed data entry for different client companies
Performed bank reconciliation for the clients
Prepared final accounts and reports for submission to client companies
Performed Tax calculation for the business clients
Performed Audits for final accounts
Provided customer service by meeting with clients and provided them advice on the products
EDUCATION
Diploma in Education March 2016 – August 2017
Mauritius Institute of Education, Mauritius
Advanced Certificate in Education March 2012 – September 2013
Mauritius Institute of Education, Mauritius
Teacher’s Certificate in Education June 2003 – February 2005
Mauritius Institute of Education, Mauritius
High School Diploma January 1996 – October 2002
Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Mauritius
IELTS
British council Mauritius