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I am a Canadian woman who is living abroad for one year in Finland with my family. Customer service has been a large part of my working career and I love to interact with people in person, online and on the phone.
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Astrid
Canada
English
Finland
Some College
Camosun College
Medical Office Assistant
Acceptance, Clients, Compassion, Cooperation, Down-to-Earth, Education, Empathy, Energy, Environment, Family, Friendship, Hard Work, Honesty, Reliability, Self Motivation
Crafts, Cycling, Disc golf, Educational Courses, Exercise (aerobics, weights), Hiking, Reading, Singing
Customer Service, Group Exercise - Group Meetings, Health, Microsoft Office, Office Administration
Customer Service
7 - 10 Years of experience
Health and Wellness
1 - 3 Years of experience
Full-Time, Part-Time

Professional Summary

Responsible customer service representative, proficient in computers and communication technology and interacting with customers. Passionate and motivated, with a drive for excellence. Over eight years in various customer service positions.

 

Skills

  • Customer and personal service
  • Active listening
  • Cash handling
  • Computers and electronics
  • Time management
  • 50 wpm typing speed
  • Microsoft Office



Experience

Group Fitness Instructor Nov 2016-Dec 2018

Hot Mama Health & Fitness, Victoria, BC, Canada

  • Plan routines, choose appropriate music and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
  • Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
  • Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximise the benefits of exercise routines.
  • Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
  • Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
  • Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
  • Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.

Youth and Family Coordinator Jan 2017-Mar 2018 Fairfield United Church-Victoria, BC, Canada 

  • Coordination with families to create a welcoming space where children could learn about their Christian faith with each other. 
  • Organize crafts and activities to make the experience more educational. 
  • Follow along with the weekly sermon in group discussion and lesson.
  •  Plan group outings to get the youth into the community and experience different aspects of life. 

 

Concierge Apr 2012-Aug 2015

MD Esthetics-Victoria, BC, Canada

  • Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries, and direct them to the appropriate people according to their requirements.
  • Answer online inquiries and provide appropriate information according to request.
  • Maintain appointment scheduler, inputting appointments in appropriate locations for specific treatment and duration.
  • Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers or phone systems, and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
  • Receive payment by cash, direct debits, or credit cards and issue receipts, refunds, or change to customers.
  • Review inventory requirements and place inventory orders.

 

Front End Staff Jun 2009-Aug 2011

Cobs Bread Bakery-Victoria, BC, Canada

  • Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
  • Recommend, select and help locate or obtain merchandise based on the customer's needs and desires.
  • Calculate sales prices and total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payments.
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
  • Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take orders
  • Clean and disinfect work areas, equipment, utensils, crockery or cutlery.
Experience