Sarah MacIsaac

Sarah MacIsaac

Customer Service/Programs and Services Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner/Operator at The Joint (Mobile Grill)

  • Education

    • Georgian College

      2004 - 2006
      Diploma Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management 80

      Courses Included: Human Resources Management, Food and Beverage Control Systems, Accounting Fundamentals, Financial Management, Food Preparation and Theory, and SupervisionAwards: Dean’s Honour RoleDeveloped and presented executive promotion plans

    • University of Ottawa

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor’s Degree Social Sciences 85

      Courses Included: Sociology of Ethics, Research Methods, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Human Rights: Foundations, International OrganizationsAwards: Magna Cum Laude - Second Highest HonoursSpecialized course focus in the field of Human Rights that includes International Relations, Ethics, and GlobalizationCompiled and presented project summary presentations, developed research proposals, and completed written research reports.

    • Georgian College

      2007 - 2009
      Diploma Tourism and Travel Services Management 80

      Courses Included: Professional Customer Service, Marketing, Research in the Information Society, Festival and Event Planning, and Managing AttractionsAwards: Dean’s Honour RoleCompleted the Naturalist Experience. This was a one week eco-adventure field experience requiring teamwork, team building, and individual development.

  • Experience

    • The New Petcetera

      Aug 2009 - May 2010
      Customer Service/Programs and Services Manager

      Created staff schedules within the budget, submitted all payroll, and processed all daily/weekly/monthly paperwork.Conducted interviews, as well as executed all hiring and terminations of staff.Conducted staff performance reviews, provided guidance for improvement, and ensured accurate maintenance of confidential personnel files.Used various Microsoft Office applications for daily administration duties (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Used Social Media to promote employment opportunities.Trained all new employees in various departments, and promoted strong teamwork ethics .Executed weekly merchandising plans, rotated promotional merchandise, and ensured accurate and organized product merchandising throughout the store.Received and organized weekly and monthly product deliveries.Ensured accurate pricing and signage throughout the store, and completed all price changes and sales signage in a timely manner.Completed customer cash transactions, processed opening and closing cash activities, ensured daily safe balancing, as well as performed daily cash deposits.Resolved customer complaints in all departments, including grooming; daycare/boarding; dog training; animal purchases; adoptions; as well as general customer service. Show less

    • Compass Group

      Sept 2010 - Jun 2011
      Unit Manager

      Produced all staff schedules and processed all payroll paperwork.Compiled all daily, weekly, and monthly paperwork.Managed all product and food inventory, food ordering and cost control.Implemented procedures for ensuring all workplace safety and food handling procedures were strictly adhered to.Developed and executed weekly menus.Ensured accurate cash handling, processed daily cash transactions, and completed daily cash deposits.

    • McDonald's

      Jul 2015 - Nov 2016

      Complete Daily, Weekly & Monthly Departmental Paperwork in order to monitor key performance indicators and develop action plans in order to increase overall restaurant performance on a weekly & monthly basis.Perform effective Floor & Shift Management, ensuring quality assurance and delivery of exceptional customer service.Perform Crew, Crew Trainer, Team Leader & Support Manager Training and development. This involves helping crew and management complete progressive development workbooks, perform shoulder to shoulder training, as well as completion of area and shift management verifications.Write monthly and semi-annual employee and support manager reviews in order to enhance employee development.Perform and follow up on departmental cleanliness and maintenance.Develop, plan, and execute crew morale events, such as treat weekends and themed weekend events, in order to encourage consistent exceptional employee performance.Create weekly Employee Schedule according to monthly labour targets.Complete Interviews & Hiring for all new crew entering the restaurant. Show less Monitored guest satisfaction through surveys, and developed various strategies for delivering improved service based on industry standards. Initial point of contact for customer complaints and special requests. Worked to ensure any issues were resolved to the customers satisfaction, and that all guest requests were accommodated to the best of my abilities.Monitored daily average check performance and evaluated performance against previous goals set. Set new targets weekly, and developed strategies to aid team performance in achieving the goals set. Executed Promotional Point of Purchase Advertising according to the plans set out by McDonald’s Canada.Planned and managed McHappy Day fundraiser for McDonald’s Angus which involved overseeing the execution of floor management, coordination of all volunteers, organization of promotional merchandise sales, as well as post-event evaluations to determine needs moving into future fundraisers.Perform Crew, Crew Trainer, Team Leader & Support Manager Training and development. This involves helping crew and management complete progressive development workbooks, perform shoulder to shoulder training, as well as completion of area and shift management verifications. Show less

      • Department Head - People Department

        Jun 2016 - Nov 2016
      • Department Head - Guest Experience

        Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
    • Dairy Queen

      Nov 2016 - Aug 2017
      General Manager

      Business planning and execution on a monthly basisSet, develop plans for, and perform post evaluations on monthly targets according to standards set in cooperation with the Franchisee OwnerDevelopment of Management schedule and monthly plannerVerification of crew schedules on a weekly basis in order to ensure labour targets are set properly executedVerification of inventory management and ordering on a weekly and monthly basis Completion of food safety walk throughs on a monthly basisExecution of health and safety walk throughs monthlyDevelopment and training for all junior and senior management staffCustomer complaint resolution Show less

    • Cabot Links

      Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
      Supervisor, Food & Beverage
    • Westside Cookhouse

      Jun 2018 - Feb 2019
      Supervisor, Front of House
    • The Joint (Mobile Grill)

      Apr 2019 - now
      Owner/Operator
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Smart Serve

    • First Aid and AED/CPR-C

      Canadian Red Cross
      Mar 2023
    • Advanced Food Safety

      TrainCan, Inc.
      Apr 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sarah MacIsaac
      Top Mark - Advanced Shift Management McDonald's Canada May 2016
    • Awarded to Sarah MacIsaac
      Honour Role - Basic Shift Management McDonald's Canada Jan 2016
    • Awarded to Sarah MacIsaac
      Magna Cum Laude - Second Highest Honours University of Ottawa Apr 2014
    • Awarded to Sarah MacIsaac
      Dean's List Achievement Georgian College Jun 2009
    • Awarded to Sarah MacIsaac
      Dean's List Achievement Georgian College Jun 2006
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Secretary

      Issued by Hospitality and Tourism Society - Georgian College on Sept 2004
      Hospitality and Tourism Society  - Georgian CollegeAssociated with Sarah MacIsaac