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Mark Sharples

Caledon,Ontario

Summary

As a highly motivated and responsible recent graduate with a Master's degree in Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice Policy, I bring five years of diverse work experience across the academic, labour, and retail sectors. My strong interpersonal skills, excellent work ethic, and enthusiasm for new challenges make me an ideal candidate for the Border Services Officer position at Canada Border Services Agency. I am eager to contribute to the team while continuing to develop valuable skills and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Proctored midterm and final exams
  • Graded assignments, exams, and essays, providing detailed feedback to improve student learning.
  • Held office hours to support students with coursework, answering questions, and clarifying complex topics.
  • Managed learning management systems (LMS) to upload course materials and track student progress.
  • Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to students.
  • Communicated effectively with students regarding academic concerns and inquiries.

Store Clerk

Gryph's Locker
Guelph, Ontario
09.2021 - 04.2025
  • Retail sales of university athletic merchandise.
  • Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
  • Monitored inventory levels and communicated restocking needs to management.
  • Balanced cash registers at the end of shifts, reconciled sales, and resolved discrepancies.
  • Fulfilled online orders and organized storage rooms.
  • Received, organized, and stocked merchandise to ensure proper inventory rotation.
  • Stocked shelves and organized merchandise to enhance store presentation.

Line Painter

Precision Line Painting
Brampton, Ontario
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Industrial paint striping of school and commercial parking lots.
  • Supplies and inventory management.
  • On-site evaluation, measurement, and pricing for the preparation of quotations.
  • Delivered supplies to job sites.
  • Consulted with clients regarding colors and finishes.

Education

Master of Arts - Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
08.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice and Public Policy

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
06-2024

High School Diploma -

Humberview Secondary School
Bolton, ON
01.2020

Skills

  • Policy writing
  • Data analysis
  • Research methodologies
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Report writing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

University of Guelph
09.2024 - 04.2025

Line Painter

Precision Line Painting
04.2023 - 08.2024

Store Clerk

Gryph's Locker
09.2021 - 04.2025

Master of Arts - Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice and Public Policy

University of Guelph

High School Diploma -

Humberview Secondary School