HEATHER HALLBox 141 Humboldt SK S0K 2A0 306.320.7716 heathersask@hotmail.com

Objective

To obtain a meaningful and rewarding position that enables me to learn and allows for advancement.

Highlights

Motivated Time ManagementResourceful ProfessionalismTeam Player LeadershipAdaptable Interpersonal AbilitiesDetail Oriented Organizational Skills

Experience

Diamonds of Detroit – Assistant Manager April 2009–August 2014

Humboldt, SK

Responsibilities included inspiring and motivating staff to achieve excellent sales through leadership and coaching, managing the repair and mail out department, administrative duties, opening and closing procedures, knowledge of products required for jewellery sales, training new staff members, processing incoming mail, planning and organizing events, and keeping social media up-to-date.

YM Inc. – Manager May 2004–January 2009

Calgary, AB

Responsibilities included coaching of up to 15 staff members, inventory management, payroll, filing, performance evaluations, staff meetings and merchandising. Started as Assistant Manager for 6 months, then promoted to Store Manager of a C Volume Store. Within 2 years was managing the highest volume store in Calgary. Achieved sales targets consistently.

On the Verge – Manager August 2001–April 2004

Saint John, NB

Responsibilities included management of daily transactions of two locations, hiring, inventory management, opening and closing procedures, knowledge of gemstones and sterling silver, and training of staff members.

Education

Carlton Trail College – Office Administration Certificate September 2014-May 2015Humboldt, SK

Successfully completed the Pacific Institute training course, Thought Patterns for a Successful Career, prior to starting the school year.

Subjects completed include Computer Applications such as Microsoft Office, Simply Accounting (Sage 50), and Quickbooks; Accounting; Employability Skills; Interpersonal Communications; Keyboarding; Office Procedures; Records Management; and Written Communications.

Received the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship from CMI Terminal.

Canadian Jewellery Association – Jewellery Education Training Systems June 2011Toronto, ON

Completed a correspondence course with 96% that provided an in-depth look into diamonds, history of jewellery, gemstones, precious metals, watches, appraisals, sales, and security. Certification is Graduate Jeweller.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Community Involvement-JCI Humboldt February 2010-Present

2015 Treasurer, 2014 Executive Member of the Year, 2013-2014 Vice President Internal, 2012 Secretary.

Certified Trainer for JCI through completion of training courses Impact, Admin, and Achieve.

Planned and was master of ceremonies for an extremely successful JCI Humboldt Community Christmas Party for which I was awarded “Project of the Year” at our annual banquet.

Attended an Effective Speaking Seminar facilitated by JCI Canada.

Coordinated a weekend training seminar for our Chapter and arranged for the JCI National President and Vice President to facilitate the training.

Student Association President-Carlton Trail College September 2014-May 2015

Responsible for creating the agenda for our monthly meetings, ensuring the meetings stay focused, relaying information to my class, and coordinating events.

Consultant-Elite Salon and Spa June 2014

Facilitated a strategic planning meeting with all members of staff to determine Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) in order to create an action plan.

Cast Member-Golf Course Dinner Theatre October 2013-Present

Participated and acted in two performances to date to raise funds for local organizations.