Meghan Tamane

Experience

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  Shoppers Drug Mart

  May 2006 - Feb 2008

  Customer Service Associate - Cosmetic Department

  • Achieved weekly personal sales targets by promoting products while supporting the overall goals of the cosmetic team • Greeted customers and generated sales by providing outstanding customer service• Approached customers through cosmetic demonstrations to introduce new products and increase sales • Attended product training classes and seminars to stay informed on the latest industry standards • Tracked product sales and analyzed trends to recommend products to customers and provide feedback to management Show less

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  Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation

  May 2008 - Apr 2010

  Student Travel Counselor

  • Provided customer service to address questions about tourism in Ontario• Promoted Ontario destinations and local attractions to increase tourism expenditure in Ontario• Monitored and tracked the number of daily travelers to identify tourism statistics and trends

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  Brock University

  Sept 2008 - May 2009

  Career Services - Assistant

  • Advised and assisted students in career planning and job search • Assisted with the planning, organization and operation of Canadian Career Week, International Education Week, and Brock University Career Expo• Promoted Career Services and special events by conducting presentations to University students• Initiated and composed a procedural manual about the Business Career Development Office to inform and educate future career assistants• Conducted resume reviews with students and provided constructive feedback• Researched career trends to inform students about unique employment opportunities Show less

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  Niagara Workforce Planning Board

  Dec 2009 - Apr 2010

  Research Assistant

  • Analyzed emerging industry clusters in the Niagara Region• Created a database using Microsoft Access to store present and future labour force data• Completed industry-specific interviews and group consultations with top level local leaders and decision makers• Prepared technical reports, summaries, and quantitative analysis• Presented findings to community leaders and board of directors • Prepared a Microsoft Project training workshop for senior staff members

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  Niagara Immigrant Employment Council

  May 2010 - Jan 2017

  Project Coordinator

  • Developed a region wide mentorship program that focuses on workforce integration and transition planning of internationally trained engineers, accountants, IT, finance, and biotechnology professionals • Established a project plan, identified tasks, recognized key milestones, and developed a critical path to ensure projects are completed to Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration standards• Recruited and cultivated relationships with volunteer employers and secured champion committed mentoring organizations (Professional Engineers Ontario, General Motors, RBC, and Meridian Credit Union) • Developed a comprehensive step by step volunteer handbook that is now being used in programs across Ontario • Facilitated orientation training sessions to outline program requirements and expectations• Planned yearly awareness events to promote the program and highlight participant success stories• Tracked project progress and reported quarterly to the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration• Created marketing material including brochures and videos to promote the program and to attract volunteers• Adapted the program to fit changing labour force needs Show less

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  University of Toronto

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2021

  Professional Development and Internships Coordinator