Yusef Farooqui

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Edmonton AB, T*W *R3

adqp9a@r.postjobfree.com • 780-***-****

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Commerce April 2024 (Expected)

University of Alberta, School of Business, Edmonton, AB

Finance Major

High School Diploma June 2020

Lillian Osborne High School, Edmonton, AB

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Marketing Assistant (Freelance) March 2020 - Present

Edmonton, AB

Design, revamp and update online menus for restaurants on varying platforms and restaurant websites

Use programs such as Adobe Photoshop CC, to create flyers, promotions and other graphics

Conduct meetings, via online and/or in-person, to check-in with restaurants and ensure menu items, prices, and promotions are up-to-date

Cashier / Sales Associate May 2021 - January 2022

Dollarama, Edmonton, AB

Facilitated front-till and self-checkout area responsibilities by conducting transactions, adding cash or receipt paper when necessary, and troubleshooting faulty machines

Improved organizational skills by stocking shelves, front-facing, keeping track of goods shelf-life, and assigning relevant labels and price tags if required

Eased customer experience making self-checkout process more efficient, performing price-checks, locating products, and recommending new items

Upheld a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with company's Covid-19 regulations

Tabulator Clerk / OHS Clerk October 2020 - October 2020

Municipal Election, Edmonton, AB

Headed operations for vote tabulator and ballot box, including set-up, validity, safeguarding and assisted voters with depositing completed ballots into vote tabulator

Supervised counting after polls closed to ensure election procedures were followed accordingly

Handled and enforced all on-site proper health protocols for election workers and voters

Aided voters with additional-accessibility needs by resolving any mobility issues, and streamlining voting experience

Coordinated with poll workers to ensure the electoral process was smooth, efficient and held integrity for voters

Cashier / Cook May 2016 - November 2019

Checkers Pizza, Edmonton, AB

Enhanced interpersonal skills by processing transactions, taking customer orders (including phone orders), and addressing any customer questions or concerns

Maximized store revenue by recommending products, providing exceptional customer service and communicating current promotions and deals

Prepared orders in a timely manner complying with restaurant standard portion sizes and cooking methods

Fostered a sanitary work environment - including wiping tables, washing dishes and cleaning equipment

Produce Clerk July 2018 - January 2019

Italian Centre Shop, Edmonton, AB

Rotated produce between cooler and floor area regularly by stocking shelves and ensuring area was clean, organized, and presentable

Enhanced customers experience by locating and recommending new products, and taking/preparing bulk orders

Held responsibility for opening and closing department on numerous occasions

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer January 2018 - Present

Family and Social Services Association (IFSSA), Edmonton, AB

Interact with children and young adults, by providing emotional support and advice

Create packages of food hampers, organize, and help distribute clothing and toys to underprivileged families

Volunteer January 2017 - December 2019

Ronald McDonald House, Edmonton, AB

Prepared and served meals, planned fun activities for children and families, and provided emotional support for families and children

Volunteer December 2017 - December 2018

Festival of Trees, Edmonton, AB

Conducted cash and debit transactions for tickets, while communicating deals and promotions for higher volume purchases

Administered hockey shoot booth by helping set-up, retrieving pucks and sticks after each finished turn and ensuring lines moved in a timely fashion to avoid overcrowding

SCHOLARSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Jason Lang Scholarship 2020

Alexander Rutherford Scholarship 2020

University of Alberta – AGA program 2020

EXTRA CURRICULAR AND CASE COMPETITIONS

University of Alberta – Business case competition, 2nd place 2020

Häagen-Dazs case competition (Agorize) 2022

MEMBERSHIPS

Toastmasters International – Youth Leadership Program 2018

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook

Intermediate skills in Adobe Photoshop CC

INTERESTS

Ball Hockey: Captained team to 4 medals and 3 provincial appearances. Won MVP in 15', 17', 18'

Tae Kwon Do: Black belt

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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