Samar Chaker Nohra

Experience

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  Golden Griddle

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2008

  Waitress

  Achievement: Was continuously nominated as Top Server through online customer survey forms Provided customer service and advise pertaining to menu selectionResponsible for handling cash and operating registerEnsured customer complaints were dealt with efficiently and responsibly

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  Brida Shoes, Devonshire Mall

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  Manager

  Achievement: Voluntarily created a 30 page training module in order to educate new and existing staff on how to operate the Aralco POS system, provided supreme customer service, and consistently met or exceeded sales goals on a monthly basis. Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training staff while creating the schedule on a weekly basis. Completed and submitted payroll, bi-weekly and consistently developed a friendly relationship with consumers to create a comfortable shopping atmosphere. Successfully resolved conflict with customers and or personnel when the need arose. Show less

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  Canadian Blood Services

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Community Development Coordinator

  Achievement: Successfully recruited 11 companies to join Partners for Life Program during a 4 month temporary contract position to cover a medical leaveAttended networking events and festivities in the community in order to raise awareness about Canadian Blood Services and recruited blood donors.Contacted local companies in order to enroll their employees in the Partners for Life Program and organized the 2008 Student Workshop which educated students from a variety of high schools about Canadian Blood Services and helped them launch blood donor clinics in their respective schools. Show less

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  Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc.

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Industry Placement Specialist

  Provided one on one counseling to assist clients in the achievement of their employment goals, identify barriers to employment and assisted clients to develop job readiness skills and job search strategies. Assisted clients with writing résumés and preparing for job interviews through performing mock interviews. Collected labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information. Conducted outreach to clients and employers and the community to promote WEST program services. Attended networking events in the evenings in order to represent WEST. Completed cold calls to potential employers explaining the benefits and employment support services provided to employers. Provided direct job matching of current openings to clients and offered qualified job candidates the opportunity to interview for posted jobs. Provided local labour market information - what companies and industries are in the area, what skills and experience local area employers prefer and require, what the usual means of entry are into those companies/industries, advised clients on how best to apply for available positions. Followed-up with clients at appropriate intervals to assess progress and record outcomes. Maintained file case notes and appropriate documentation about clients’ progress. Show less

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  Greater Essex County District School Board

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Employment Counsellor

  Met with umemployed clients and created service plans which assisted them in overcoming barriers to employment, improved upon skills reuired for employement, or entered clients in eligible programs which assisted them in gaining future employment opportunities. I also facilitated and helped develop workshops on topics related to job searching, resume building, interview skills, social networking and conducted mock interviews. My goal was to provide support to clients in need of employment counselling in any which way I could to ensure successful results which ended in gainful employment. Show less

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  Creative Marketing by Samar

  Jan 2015 - now

  Business Owner

  Turned my skills of navigating Social Media, Creative Writing, Research and Event Planning into a company that can handle all Social Media marketing needs. I assist companies to stand out amongst competitors and individuals to stand out amongst peers. My Social Media tactics assists clients in creating or transforming their social media outlets, blogs, events and more to get their business or career the attention it deserves!