1. Donna-Marie Chambers 647-218-0552
1211 Kingston Rd. Pickering, ON donnamariework@yahoo.ca
OBJECTIVE:
Sales Associate Full Time
SKILLS SUMMARY
• Food Handling Certificate, CPR and First Aid certified, Criminal Record Check
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Excellent ability to establish rapport with customers and other staff members
• Proven ability to prioritize and work in a multi-task environment independently
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
• Positive attendance record, flexibility in assigned work, reliable
• Provide a service that enhances the dignity and respects the cultural
and racial diversity of clients and staff
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
2013- AGTA Home Health Care, Concord
1987-2013 HomeStand Care Providers, GTA
1989-2015 Self-Employed, Durham, GTA
• Serviced multiple clients; persons with various disabilities, terminally ill, children, adolescents,
seniors, elderly, male and female
• Provided personal assistance with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene
• Assisted in ambulation: use of walker, cane, gait belt, crutches, scooter and wheelchair
• Helped transferring and positioning clients in and out of bed, wheelchair, low chair, lift
• Supported in providing medication reminders (blister pack)
• Changed non-sterile dressings. Trimmed or cut client hair ($), shaved male client
• Cleaned for client safety and comfort in and out of home
• Prepared meals: shopped for food, cooked food, followed special diets, served food,
feed or assist in feeding
• Ran errands, transported to medical appointments, shopped on behalf of clients
• Provided companionship on day trips, trips, church, clubs or visiting friends
• Provided private duty care in Hospitals for client or family
• Assisted clients with exercise programs under the direction of a health care professional
• Documented services and reported concerns and occurrences on every visit
• Specialize in Ostomy Care
1994-2002 Housekeeping Supervisor/Laundry, Rodeway Suites Durham Oshawa
1985-1990 Banquet Server, Set-up, Room Service, PrimRose Toronto
• Cleaned up to 13 rooms working a full time shift
• Set up breakfast area for morning guests
• Prepared meeting/banquet halls for special events, decorated when needed
• Rechecked staff rooms to make sure everything was done to hotel standards
• Sorted laundry in bins, loaded and unloaded washer and dryer, set up carts for morning
• Changed and made beds, replaced used towels with fresh ones
• Tidied rooms, kitchen area, polished mirrors, bathtubs, toilet, sinks, taps
• Washed floor, polished and vacuumed, replaced personal hygiene items

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OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
2008-2009 Assistant Manager, Reitmans, Scarborough
1997-1999 Assistant Manager, Payless Shoe Source, Pickering
1991-1994 3 Key Holder, Ricki’s, Scarborough
2003-2005 Assistant Manager, Bedo, Scarborough
2000-2003 3rd
Key Holder, Ricki’s, Scarborough
1999-2003 3rd
Key Holder, Laura Petite, Scarborough
• Lead team of 25 customer service representatives to meet client needs
• Motivated staff to consistently attain sales target
• Participated in meetings to discuss store targets, functions and procedures
• Mediated in staff concerns to build positive work atmospheres
• Opened and closed store at set business times
• Supervised receiving of inventory from suppliers
• Supported customers in arriving at a purchase decision
2005-2007 Head Cashier/Department Specialists, Sure Fit Factory Outlet, Ajax
• Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts
• Responded to customers’ orders by phone and in person
• Established prices of goods and services
• Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas
• Ensured that stock was adequate in designated departments
2004-2005 Fashion Consultant, Freeman Formalwear, Toronto
1996-1999 Fashion Consultant, Tip Top Tailors, Scarborough
• Assisted clients to refine wardrobes for special occasions
• Built up clothing wardrobes and analyzed suitable styles for clients
• Measured clients for proper fitting of suits, jackets, pants, shirts and tie
• Pined garments for alteration
EDUCATION
1987-1989 Fashion and Merchandise Diploma
Sheridan College, Oakville
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST