Amreek Gill
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 905 542 9646, (C) 647 293 9771,
Objective
I am an individual seeking full-time employment in an area that fits my skillset. I have experience in fields including customer relations, food preparation, and delegation in a managerial setting. These skills have been developed over a three year work period with corporations such as McDonalds, Mr. Sub and Wal-Mart. I am open-minded and willing to accept challenges.
Work Experience
Cashier (04/09/2008 – 05/12/2009)
I worked as a cashier for the Mothers Against Drunk Driving fundraiser which taught me how to work in a fast paced environment.
Last Employer: Wal-Mart
Contact Person: 905 817 9688/Nav
Responsibilities: My responsibilities included cashing out customers and maintaining a safe and secure front end. Frequently I worked in the electronics section of the super center.
Accomplishments: I ranked among the top of Wal-Mart cashier in terms of their cashier assessment tool called Scans Per Minute (SPM). I can also type up to 72 words per minute on the computer.
Food Preparation (05/12/2009 – 04/01/2010)
This job helped contribute to my overall career goal of owning a corporation. I was exposed to controversial business decisions and gained experience and wisdom in terms of developing a business sense.
Last Employer: McDonalds
Contact Person: 416 617 3190/David Santaguida
Responsibilities: My responsibilities included working on the grill to maintain the levels of cooked meat available for consumption. Occasionally I was sent to the front of the store to work as a cashier.
Accomplishments: While working at McDonalds I achieved the promotion to crew trainer in my fifth month. Upon this promotion, responsibilites including time management and personnel relations were placed upon me.
Food Preparation/Cashier (05/10/2006 – 04/12/2007)
Food preparation similar to the work done at McDonald's. This experience helped me broaden my business sense and helped develop my social skills.
Last Employer: Mr. Sub
Contact Person: 418 892 5600/Binder Singh
Responsibilities: My responsibilities included preparing sandwiches for consumers and cashing them out at the register. I also had to maintain a safe working environment.
Accomplishments: After working with Mr. Sub i learned business strategies different to those taken by McDonald's and Wal-Mart. Also, I learned the benefits of living and eating healthy.
Education
Establishment: University Of Waterloo
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Education Period: 09/04/2007 - 05/01/2010
Speciality: Economics
Average Grade: B
Details: I am currently attending University of Waterloo in an effort to receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics. I am less than two years away from achieving my goal.
Skills
My skills include ample experience with customer relations, ability to work in a fast paced environment, handling and counting money effectively, and a words per minute of 72 wpm.
Computer Skills: As mentioned previously, I have a WPM of 72. I have mastered the basic skills to graphic design. I am able to navigate and research the internet effectively.
Foreign Language Skills: I can speak fluent English and Punjabi. I have basic understanding skills in French and Spanish.
Additional Information
While attending Mississauga Secondary School I received awards regarding my athletic talent in the sport of baseball.
Honors: Throughout high school I maintained an academic average above 80%. I received specific honours in grade twelve history.
Research Projects: I have done research projects on the viscosity of water and the long term effects of tobacco use.
Interests
My interests include sports, music, television and other leisure activities. I am particularly engaged in baseball as I play it and watch it. I listen to all kinds of music and am particularly interested in the hidden messages suggested by some artists. I also enjoy researching history and gaining knowledge from our nation's prior mistakes.