Lara Trenaman
Summary
To join an established, professional team whereby I may utilize my skills , personal attributes and past experiences towards a higher level of quality service.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Mail Carrier
Canada Post
New Westminster, BC
02.2000 - Current
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately 1200 customers per shift.
- Greeted customers and answered questions regarding mail pick up times, postal regulations and delivery costs.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
- Helped customers by carrying oversized parcels inside residences.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Took leadership role in peer training new employees.
Wedding Decorator
Own Business
Abbotsford, BC
12.1999 - 01.2008
- Created and designed tailor-made wedding plans .
- Met with potentials clients and gave quotes on services and general wedding costs.
- Assisted with wedding set up and decoration.
- Fostered relationships with local and national wedding suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and delivery of products.
Merchandise Manager
Eaton's Retail Store
Abbotsford, BC
11.1995 - 11.1999
- Serviced accounts using prospecting, product marketing and merchandising techniques to enhance product awareness.
- Educated staff about coordinating clothing racks and related displays to boost effectiveness of promotions.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins and racks at Abbotsford location by following established planograms.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sandown High School
Johannesburg, South Africa 12.1993
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Mail Carrier
Canada Post
02.2000 - Current
Wedding Decorator
Own Business
12.1999 - 01.2008
Merchandise Manager
Eaton's Retail Store
11.1995 - 11.1999
High School Diploma -
Sandown High School