Andrea Taylor

Experience

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  Bdr International LLC

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Office Assistant

  • Reviewed shipping manifests and logs ensuring incoming and outgoing shipments are correct, including paperwork, tracking and expediting shipments, and entered information into the computer.• Assist and support accounts receivable staff with filing account paperwork using pre-existing filing systems.• Called customers to confirm delivery and billing information and contacted shippers for any freight problems.• Preformed general clerical duties according to established systems and procedures. Show less

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  Station Arts Center

  Mar 2010 - Feb 2015

  Instructor

  • Designed and instructed groups of up to thirty students in student camps (ages 6-13), adult workshops, birthday party classes and Mom N’ Tots groups by encouraging participants to express their creativity in a comfortable and warm environment.• Corresponded with customers regarding billing, general information of services and programs available, and event planning via telephone and in-person.• Collaborated with colleagues and the public to market and promote events. Implemented effective customer satisfaction resulting in repeated business and booking new customers. Show less

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  Gigi's Bar and Bistro

  May 2012 - Sept 2014

  Assistant Manager

  - Trained and certified all new hourly hires by following corporate guidelines.- Handled all routine customer problems, ensuring all concerns were corrected and customers left satisfied.- Supported and coached the front-of-the-house staff in excellent customer service.- Assisted manager with making plans for banquets for weddings, corporate events and parties.- Answered customers' questions on menu items, ingredients and differences between dishes.- Catered events at customers' houses. Served food, attended to guests and broke down event at the end of the evening. Show less

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  LCJ Farms

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Tobacco Stripper

  - Set up, start, tobacco processing equipment- Monitor and maintain tobacco leaf quality removing any faulty leaves- Record batch production data- Work with heavy equipment such as tobacco kiln racks- Clean work spaces and equipment in accordance with health and safety standards

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2014 - now

  Independent Artist

  • Worked in a self-made in-home studio created individual paintings for various clients.• Worked on various sized painting projects including but not limited to two 6ft X 3ft Remembrance Day Murals for Glendale Highschool in Tillsonburg, Ont.• Communicated with a variety of people and produced several commissions in acrylic, watercoulor and/or oil paint.

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  The Bruce Hotel - Stratford Canada

  May 2015 - Sept 2016

  Housekeeper

  - Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing- Compete room cleaning within a 20 min window per room- Ensure complete confidentiality of all guests who check into the hotel- Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards- Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies- Notify superiors on any damages, deficits and disturbances- Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience- Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate- Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices Show less

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  Classic Art Of Stratford Picture Framing

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2020

  Custom Picture Framer

  • Effectively improved and managed inventory organization, and ordering system using Microsoft Excel. Leading to less waste in materials and lowering material ordering expenses. • Followed written and verbal instructions ensuring meticulous quality in finished projects, while applying time management skills to successfully meet retail client deadlines.• Built long term customer relationships with friendly and professional customer service, leading to long term repeat business. • Oversaw and maintained sensitive information pertaining to customers addresses, billing information and contact information. As well as handling large amounts of money. Show less

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  Bentleys Bar and Grill

  Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

  Housekeeper

  - Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing- Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards- Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies- Notify superiors on any damages, deficits and disturbances- Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience- Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate- Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices Show less

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  Rheo Thompson Candies

  Feb 2020 - Aug 2020

  Chocolatier

  • Ensured the efficient daily set up of the work areas and end of day clean down/weekly deep clean. • Monitored, tracked and documented product stock for holidays as directed by the floor manager.• Maintained organization and labeling of supplies and storage areas for maximum efficiency.

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  Emily Murphy Centre

  Sept 2020 - now

  Interior Designer