Work Experience Descriptions

WORK EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTIONS

Cashier Sales / Retail

 Utilizing the cash register,  Greeted customers and discussed processing debit and credit card the type, quality and quantity of transaction merchandise or services sought for  Stocked shelves and cleaned purchase, rental or lease. checkout counter area.  Operated computerized inventory  Wrapped & placed merchandise in record keeping and re-ordering bags. systems.  Calculated total payments received  Conducted sales transactions at the end of work shift and through internet based electronic reconciled with total sales. commerce.  Established or identified price of  Estimated or quoted prices, credit goods, services or admission and terms, trade-in allowances, tabulate bill using electronic or warranties and delivery dates other cash register, optical price  Stocked shelves according the scanner or other equipment companies system.  Answered questions about the store,  Provided assistance to customers the products and other questions. when needed.  Helped with merchandising and  Filled products when they were keeping the store clean. getting low.  Took payment and managed money  Kept work area after performing & debit systems, ensuring floats duties in the store. were balanced.  Performed a presentation for the  Took inventory and replenished customers to persuade them to buy items in a timely fashion. product.  Took payment and worked  Stocked shelves according to the comfortably with monetary companies system. transactions.  Directed customers to product.  Maintained a clean work  Helped customers when needed environment  Worked in a quick and precise  Listened to customers concerns or manner. complaints.  Assisted in packaging finished  Responsible for counting cash product. floats  Made sure packaging material was  Responsible for balancing end of in stock and ready for use. day sales report.  Maintained work area.  Decorated the facility for different  Provided advice to customers about holidays. merchandise.  Operated a lottery machine.  Organized store merchandise in an orderly manner on the shelves.  Prepared merchandise for purchase.

1 Clerk / Office support Reception / Switchboard Operators  Assisted manager in orienting and  Answered the phones in a assigning employees. professional manner, directing  Prepared new employee personnel customers to appropriate services. folders: called in substitutes as  Greeted people and directed them to needed; contacts or service areas.  Filed personnel records and test  Obtained and processed information results. required providing services.  Posted and filed official documents.  Operated switchboard or telephone  Typed correspondence; answered system. phone; scheduled interviews; made  Answered, screened and forwarded reservations. telephone calls.  Assembled material for ----  Recorded and relayed information.  Contacted persons by phone &  Scheduled and confirmed letter, to obtain permission to use appointments. personal data in_____.  Performed clerical duties, such as  Kept detailed records of results of filing and sorting and distributed contacts, updated client files; mail.  Used (type) program to arrange data  Read and sorted mail responded or to code, set appointments and forwarded to the appropriate process respondent’s enquiries. department for response.  Answered customer’s inquiries  Maintained a database of customer regarding general services, options comments. and promotions.  Supported the office Administrative  Processed account adjustment assistant in routine tasks, including requests (billing, contract & creating office correspondence and addresses.) maintaining a database.  Answered a multi-line phone &  Wrote daily and weekly reports. scheduled appointments,  Maintained bookkeeping and filing maintained the recall system and systems other calendar-related jobs.  Dealt with dissatisfied customers in  Constructed various Powerpoint a professional manner. presentations of market data.  Prepared statistical reports.  Assembled articles and data from  Prepared and maintained work logs various departments, putting them and reports. into one document consisting of  Ordered office supplies, service Word test, Excel charts, and office equipment & arrange for Powerpoint slides. servicing in the case of major  Designed document format for repairs. proposals.  Processed incoming and outgoing  Produced weekly statistical reports mail, manually or electronically. of customer activity using Access  Send & receive messages & and Excel. documents using fax machine or  Co-ordinated schedules for staff. electronic mail.  Maintained and adjusted account  Received and stored stock. details as necessary.  Respond to telephone, in person or  Maintained inventory of office electronic enquiries & forward to supplies & order supplies appropriate person.

2 Grocery Clerks & Store Shelf Stockers Purchasing and Inventory Clerks

 Bagged, boxed or parcelled Purchasing: purchases for customers or for  Reviewed requisition orders for shipment or delivery to customers. accuracy & verify that materials  Carried customer’s purchases to equipment and stock are not parking lot and pack in vehicle. available from current inventories.  Unpacked products received by  Obtained price quotations from store and count, weighed or sorted catalogues and suppliers and items pricing and maintained prepared purchased orders. computerized stock inventory.  Calculated cost of order and  Priced items using stamp or stickers charged or forwarded invoice to according to price list. appropriate account.  Attached protective devices to  Processed purchases within products to protect against purchasing authority. shoplifting.  Contacted suppliers within  Stock shelves and display areas and purchasing authority. kept stock clean and in order.  Contacted suppliers to schedule  Filled mail orders from warehouse deliveries and to resolve shortages, stock. missed deliveries and other  Obtained articles for customers problems. from shelf or stockroom.  Prepared and maintained purchasing  Directed customers to the location files, reports and price lists. of articles sought. Inventory:  Swept aisles, dusted display racks  Monitored inventory levels as and performed other general materials, equipment & stock are cleaning duties. issued, transferred within an  Operated cash register and establishment or sold to the public computer for electronic commerce using manual or computerized transactions. inventory systems  Compiled inventory reports, recording the quantity, type and value of materials, equipment and stock on hand, and using manual or computerized inventory systems.  Prepared requisition orders to replenish materials, equipment and stock.  Maintained stock rotation and disposed of and accounted for outdated stock.  Entered data for production scheduling, stock replenishment/relocation and inventory adjustments  Reconciled physical inventories with computer counts.

3 Landscaping Construction/ Labourer

 Spread top soil, laid sod, plant  Loaded and unloaded construction flowers, grass, shrubs and trees and materials and moved materials to performed other duties to assist work areas. with the construction of a  Erected and dismantled concrete landscaped and related structures. forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks  Cut grass, rake, fertilized and shoring and barricades required at watered lawns, weed gardens, construction sites. pruned shrubs and trees and  Mixed, poured and spread materials performed other maintenance duties such as concrete and asphalt. as directed by supervisor.  Assisted trades persons such as  Operated power mowers, tractors, carpenters, bricklayers, cement snow blowers, chain saws, electric finishers, roofers and glaziers in clippers sod cutters, pruning saws construction activities. and other landscape maintenance  Assisted heavy equipment operators equipment. to secure special attachments to  Sprayed and dusted trees, shrubs, equipment, signal operators to guide lawns and gardens, as directed, to them in moving equipment and control insects and disease. provide assistance in other  Performed other manual duties to activities. clean and maintain landscaped  Assisted in aligning pipes and environments. perform related activities during oil  Weeded, pruned and trimmed trees and gas pipeline construction. and plants.  Assisted in drilling and blasting  Cut grass, raked / collected refuse. rock at construction sites.  Removed litter and garbage.  Levelled earth to fine grade  Carted and spread topsoil and other specifications using rake and materials. shovel.  Laid sod or seeded.  Moved materials by hand or with  Planted bulbs, flowers, shrubs and basic material handling equipment. trees.  Removed rubble and other debris at  Applied fertilizers and watered construction sites using rakes, lawns / gardens. shovels, wheelbarrows and other  Constructed walkways and equipment. driveways with interlock bricks and  Tended or fed machines or stones. equipment used in construction  Constructed fences and decks. such as mixers, compressors and  Prepared and clean surfaces using pumps. methods such as scraping, sanding,  Directed traffic at or near sandblasting, hydro blasting and construction sites steam-cleaning.

4 Bartender Server/waiter/ Hostess

 Took beverage orders from serving  Greeted customers, presented staff or directly from customers menus, made recommendations and  Mixed liquor, soft drinks, water and answered questions regarding food other ingredients to prepare and beverages. cocktails and other drinks.  Took orders and relayed to kitchen  Prepared mixed drinks, wine, draft and bar staff or bottled beer and non-alcoholic  Recommended wines that beverages for food and beverage complemented customer’s meals. servers or serve directly to  Served food and beverages. customers.  Presented bill to customers and  Collected payment for beverages accepted payment. and recorded sales.  Ordered and maintained inventory  Maintained inventory and control of of wines and wine glassware. bar stock and ordered supplies.  Performed sensory evaluation of  Cleaned bar area and washed wines glassware.  Served food and beverages in a  Ensured compliance with friendly and courteous manner. provincial/territorial liquor  Helped with merchandising and legislation and regulations. keeping the store clean.  Trained and supervised other  Helped with delivery orders and bartenders and bar staff. with kitchen staff  Decorated the facility for different  Maintained a clean and sanitized holidays eating area for customers.  Received and stored stock  Maintained the lounge by preparing  Sorted products and materials rollups, condiments and keeping the floor, dishes, table and counters clean  Listened to customers concerns or complaints preparing their orders to their specifications.  Maintain the lounge by: cleaning the tables, sweeping and mopping floors, keeping the tables set, cleaning the windows.  Worked on the cash register when needed.  Took many different orders, and provided customers with fast and efficient service.

5 Dishwasher Kitchen Help

 Operated dishwashers to wash  Washed and peeled vegetables and dishes, glassware and flatware. fruit.  Sanitized and wash dishes and other  Washed worktables, cupboards and items by hand. appliances.  Scoured pots and pans.  Removed trash and clear kitchen  Cleaned and sanitized items such as garbage containers. dishwasher mats, carts and waste  Received, unpacked and stored disposal units. supplies in refrigerators, freezers,  Assisted with the preparation and cupboards and other storage areas. serving of food.  Unpacked and stored supplies in  Maintained sanitary working refrigerators, cupboards and other conditions in food preparation storage areas. areas.  Cleaned and sanitized kitchen  Responsible for transportation of including work surfaces, cupboards, dishes, cutlery, serving dishes to the storage areas, appliances and kitchen for sorting and cleaning. equipment.  Loaded, operated and unloaded  Handled and stored cleaning commercial dishwasher. products.  Kept things in stock as: cups,  Swept and mopped floors and dishes, napkins ect… performed other duties to assist cook and kitchen staff.. Bussing  Cleared, cleaned and set tables, Food Counter Attendants  Cleared and cleaned trays and  Cleaned, peeled, sliced and trimmed chairs. foodstuffs using manual and electric  Loaded bus pans and trays. appliances.  Replenished condiments and other  Prepared food such as sandwiches, supplies at tables and serving areas. hamburgers, salads, milkshakes and  Assisted food and beverage servers ice cream dishes. in formal service activities.  Portioned and wrapped food or . placed it directly on plates for service to customers, and packaged takeout food.  Stocked refrigerators and salad bars and kept records of the quantities of food used.  Received payment for food items purchased.

6 Cook Cleaner

 Panned menus, determined size of  Took out waste, and disposed of it food portions, estimate food appropriately. requirements and costs, and  Maintained a clean and sanitized monitored and ordered supplies. area by sweeping and mopping  Supervised kitchen helpers. floors.  Prepared and cooked complete  Operated cleaning machines, meals or individual dishes and for industrial vacuum cleaners / power special guest and functions. sweepers and steam cleaners.  Prepared and cooked special meals  Waxed and polished floors. customers as instructed by chef.  Vacuumed carpeting area rugs,  Supervised personnel in draperies and upholstered furniture. preparation, cooking and handling  Distributed clean towels and of food. toiletries.  Prepared orders to customer  Cleaned and disinfected bathrooms specifications. and fixtures.  Took inventory and replenished  Cleaned and disinfected and polish items in a timely fashion. kitchen fixtures and appliances.  Assigned to take care of inventory  Picked up debris and empty trash levels, and ordering of foods. containers.  Prepared and cleaned workstations  Washed windows, walls and for safety and sanitary reasons. ceilings.  Meticulous attention to detail in  Cleaned changing rooms and food presentation. showers  Received and stored stock  Sorted products and materials  Inspected products and materials  Ordered supplies.

7 Painter/Decorators/Coaters/Industrial Shippers and Receivers

 Removed loose paint with  Determined method of shipment sandpaper and scraper. and arrange shipping.  Repaired cracks and holes in walls;  Prepared bills of lading, customs and sandpaper and apply sealer. forms, invoices and other shipping documents manually or by  Prepared and cleaned surfaces using computer. methods such as scraping, sanding,  Assemble containers and crates, sandblasting, hydro blasting and record contents manually or in steam-cleaning. computer system.  Removed old wallpaper and loose  Packed goods to be shipped and paint. affix identifying information and  Applied paint or other materials, shipping instructions. such as stains, lacquer, enamel, oil,  Oversaw loading and unloading of varnish, fibreglass, metal coating or goods from trucks or other fire retardant using brushes, rollers conveyances. or spray equipment.  Inspected and verified incoming  Assembled and erected scaffolding foods against invoices or other and swing gates. documents, record shortages and  Advised customers on selection of rejected damaged goods. colour schemes and choice of wall  Unpacked, coded and routed goods coverings. to appropriate storage areas.  Provided cost estimates to  Maintained internal, manual or customers. computerized record-keeping systems. Selected appropriate paint or mixed   Operated forklift, hand truck or paints using the automated paint other equipment to load, unload, mixing equipment according to a transport and store goods. pre-determined formula.  Tended or operated equipment to clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, and fill dents.  Prepared items for application of paint, lacquer or other protective or decorative coatings.  Tended or operated automated Painters continued: spray paint, dip or flow coating Cleaned and maintained painting and equipment or other mechanized coating, ventilation, compressed air and painting or product coating personal. application equipment. Prepared and applied stencils, computer generated decals or other decorative items Operated hand-held spray guns to  on finished spray paint or coat stationary items or items on moving conveyor system with protective or decorative coatings  Painted small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes.

8 Truck Drivers Maintenance Equipment Operators

 Operated and drove straight or  Operated garbage trucks to remove articulated trucks, weighing over garbage and other refuse and dump 4600 kg with three or more axles to loads at designated sites. transport goods and material to  Operated street cleaning equipment destinations. such as street sweepers or other  Oversaw all aspects of vehicles, vehicles equipped with rotating such as condition of equipment, brushes to remove sand, litter and loading and unloading, and safety trash. and security of cargo.  Operated snowploughs or trucks  Performed pre-trip inspection of fitted with plough blades to remove vehicle systems and equipment snow from streets, highways, such as tires, lights, brakes and cold parking lots and similar areas. storage.  Operated sewer maintenance  Performed emergency roadside equipment such as rudders and repairs. sewer jet cleaners to maintain and  Obtained special permits and other repair sewer systems. documents to transport cargo on  Operated trucks equipped with road international routes. sanding and other similar apparatus.  Recorded cargo information,  Checked, lubricated, refuelled and distance travelled, fuel consumption cleaned equipment and reported any and other information in the malfunctions to supervisor. logbook or on the on-board computer.  Communicated with dispatcher and other drivers using citizens’ band (CB) radio, cellular telephone and on-board computer.  Drove as part of a two-person team or convoy.  Transported hazardous products or dangerous goods.

9 Elementary & Secondary Teacher Childhood Educators / Assistants Assistant  Developed and implemented daily  Assisted students with lessons activities for children. under direct supervision of  Lead children in activities by telling classroom teacher. or reading stories, teaching songs  Monitored and reported to  Demonstrated the use of simple classroom teacher on student musical instruments, progress.  Prepared craft materials and  Assisted in preparation of learning demonstrating their use, materials and environment.  Provided opportunities for creative  Accompanied and supervised expression through the media of art, students during activities in school dramatic play, music and physical gymnasiums. Laboratories, fitness, libraries, resource centres and on  Took the children to local points of field trips. interest.  Assisted special needs students,  Guided and assisted children in the such as those with mental or development of proper eating, physical disabilities, with mobility, dressing and toilet habits.  Communication and personal  Observed children for signs of hygiene. learning disabilities or emotional  Prepared classroom displays and problems. bulletin boards.  Discussed progress or problems of  Operated or assisted teacher in children with parents and other staff operation of projectors, tape members. recorders and other audiovisual  Attended meetings and workshops equipment and office equipment to develop and discuss new teaching such as photocopier, fax machine methods. and computer.  Planned and organized activities for  Carry out behaviour modification, school-age children in child-care personal development and other programs before and after regular therapeutic programs under school hours. supervision of professionals such as  Supervised and co-ordinated the special education instructors, activities of other early childhood psychologists or speech-language educators and early childhood pathologists. educator assistants.  Worked with special needs students using techniques such as sign language, Bliss symbols or Braille.  Monitored students during recess or noon hour.  Assisted with marking of tests and worksheets.  Assisted with classroom inventory.  Assisted in school library or office and perform other duties assigned by school principal. 10 Instructors in Recreation and Sport Outdoor Sport and Recreational Guides

 Planned and carried out  Planned itinerary for trip or recreational, athletic, fitness and expedition and arranged sports activities. transportation or transported  Assembled supplies and sports and individuals or group to site. game equipment.  Assembled necessary equipment  Demonstrated and instructed and supplies, such as camping gear, athletic, fitness or sports activities rafts, life jackets, fishing tackle and and techniques. food.  Instructed groups and individuals in  Lead or escorted individuals or arts, crafts and similar activities. groups and advised on safety and  Lead groups and individuals in emergency measures, techniques recreational or leisure programs. and the use of equipment.  Attended to clients with special  Provided instructions for activities needs. such as canoeing, rafting and  Provided lifestyle awareness mountain climbing. information.  Advised on specific regulations  Conducted therapeutic recreational such as hunting and fishing laws or athletic activities. and boating regulations, follow  Monitored recreational or sports environmental guidelines and activities to ensure safety and prevent violations. provided emergency or first aid  Provided first aid in emergency assistance when required. situations  Enforced safety rules and  Prepared meals for group and set up regulations. camp.

11 Operators & Attendants in Amusement Security Guards & Related Occupations

Attraction Operators:  Controlled access to the  Driven trucks, vans and other establishments, issued passes and vehicles to transport amusement directed visitors to appropriate rides, games and other attractions to areas. amusement attraction sites.  Patrolled assigned areas, on foot or  Set up rides, fun houses, game in vehicles, to guard against theft, concessions and other amusement shoplifting, vandalism and fire. attractions.  Enforced regulations of an  Performed routine maintenance and establishment to maintain order. safety inspections of attraction  Operated security control-room equipment. equipment to monitor establishment  Operated rides and other attractions, activities. oversaw game activities and ensure  Performed security checks of safety of participants. passengers and luggage at airports.  Supervised amusement attraction  Driven and guarded armoured attendants and sold tickets. trucks and delivered cash and Attendants in amusement, recreation & valuables to banks, automated teller sport: machines and retail establishments.  Collected tickets and fees, and rent  Ensured that establishment safety or sold sports and accessory and emergency procedures are equipment. followed, and respond to fire  Scheduled the use of recreational alarms, bomb threats and other facilities such as golf coursed, emergencies. tennis courts, bowling alleys, fitness clubs and other similar facilities.  Operated recreational facility equipment such as ski lifts, ice rink equipment and snow making machines.  Assisted patrons on and off ski lifts and amusement park rides, secured and released safety belts and bars and monitor equipment to detect wear and damage.

12 Home Care Worker Nurse Aides, Orderlies & Patient Service Visiting homemakers: Associates  Cared for individuals and families  Answered call signals; during periods of incapacitation,  Supplied and emptied bed pans; convalescence or family disruption. bathed, dressed and groomed patients;  Administered bedside and personal  Served meal trays, fed or assisted in care to clients such as aid in feeding of patients an ambulation, bathing, personal  Assisted patients with menu selection hygiene, and dressing and  Lifted, turned or massaged patients; undressing. shaved patients prior to operations  Planned and prepared meals and  Supervised patients’ exercise routines, special diets, and fed or assisted in  Helped set-up and provided leisure feeding clients. activities for patients,  Demonstrated infant care to new  Accompanied patients on outside parents. recreational activities  Performed routine health-related  Performed other duties related to duties such as change non-sterile patient care. dressing, administer medications  Took patients’ blood pressure, and collect specimens under the temperature and pulse general direction of home care  Reported or recorded fluid intake and agency supervisor or nurse. output  Performed routine housekeeping  Observed or monitored patients; status duties such as laundry, washing and documented patient care on charts dishes and making beds.  Collected specimens such as urine, faeces or sputum Housekeepers:  Administered suppositories, colonic  Performed housekeeping and other irrigations and enemas and performed home management duties under other procedures as directed by general direction of employer. nursing and hospital staff.  Planned and prepared meals  Transported patients in wheelchair or independently or with employer, stretcher for treatment or surgery. and served meals.  Carried messages, reports, requisitions  Cared for children. and specimens from one department to another. Companions:  Made beds and maintained patients’  Provided elderly and convalescent rooms. clients with companionship and  Maintained inventory of supplies. personal care in client’s home under general direction of home care  Performed maintenance tasks such as agency supervisor or family assisted with the set-up and members. maintenance of traction equipment,  Aided clients with ambulation,  Cleaned or sterilized equipment, bathing and other aspects of maintained and repaired equipment, personal hygiene.  Assemble, setup and operated job- related equipment.

13 Hairstylist & Barbers Estheticians, Electrologists & Related Hairstylist: Occupations  Suggested hairstyle compatible with client’s Estheticians: physical features or determined style form  Analyzed customer’s skin care needs client’s instructions and preferences.  Discussed treatments and products with  Cut, trimmed, tapered, curled, waved, perm clients. and style hair.  Used a magnifying lamp or visor.  Applied bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to  Performed simple extractions to remove colour, frost or streaked hair. blackheads.  Analysed hair and scalp condition and  Removed unwanted facial hair using provided basic treatment or advice on depilatory wax. beauty care treatments for scalp and hair.  Tinted eyebrows.  Shampooed and rinsed hair.  Instructed customers on skin care and  Trained or supervised other hairstylists, makeup techniques. hairstylist apprentices and helpers.  Sterilized equipment and cleaned work area.  Massaged the face. Barbers:  Selected and applied cosmetic products  Cut and trimmed hair according to client’s such as creams, lotions, and tonics. instructions or preferences. Electrologist:  Shaved and trimmed beards and  Discussed needs and preferences with moustaches. clients and determine if they have any  Shampooed hair and provided other hair physical conditions which would make treatment, such as waving, straightening electrolysis inadvisable. and tinting.  Used an antiseptic to clean the skin area that  Provided scalp-conditioning massages. has unwanted hair. Trained and supervised other barbers and barbers  Attached a sterilized needle inside a round- apprentices. tipped probe to an electrolysis machine and positioned a large magnifying glass or microscope.  Inserted the round-tipped probe into each follicle, activate a preset electrical current, withdraw the probe and remove the fair with forceps.  Cleaned the skin again after treatment. Cosmeticians:  Advised customers on the use of make-up and other beauty products.  Applied make-up to customers.  Specialized in applying makeup to models or other individuals for special occasion

14 Librarian helper Pursers and Flight Attendants  Recommended acquisition of books, periodicals, audio-visual, interactive media Flight Attendants: and other materials for inclusion in library  Greeted passengers. collection.  Explained and demonstrated safety  Provided reference services. procedures.  Selected, classified, catalogue and weed  Checked the general condition of the library materials. aircraft cabin.  Prepared bibliographies, indexes, reading  Ensured that all necessary supplies are on lists, guides and other finding aids. board.  Developed systems to access library  Attended to safety of passengers during collections. take-offs, landings and emergencies.  Performed manual, on-line and interactive  Served foods and beverages to passengers. media reference searches. Made interlibrary  Made flight announcements. loans and performed other functions using Flight Pursers: Internet and CDROM, to assisted users in  Co-ordinated the activities of flight accessing library materials. attendants.  Provided specialized programs for children,  Provided service to passengers during flight. seniors and other groups.  Completed reports.  Conducted library information and Ship Pursers: orientation training programs and tours.  Supervised ship attendants.  Performed related administrative duties and  Arranged activities for passengers. supervise library technicians, assistants and  Conducted ship’s business, such as signing clerks. on crew, maintaining payroll records.  Assisted passengers in preparing customs declarations.  Supervised baggage storage.

15 Other Elemental Service Occupations Babysitters, Nannies & Parents’ Helpers

Beauty Salon Attendants: Babysitters;  Shampooed, conditioned and dried  Supervised and cared for children. customer’s hair.  Bathed, dressed and fed infants and  Assisted hair stylists as directed. children.  Kept work areas clean.  Prepared formulas and changed diapers for Funeral Home Attendants: infants.  Drove hearses.  Organized activities such as games and  Arranged lights and floral displays. outings to provide amusement and exercise.  Escorted mourners.  Performed housekeeping duties.  Acted as pallbearers.  Prepared meals for children according to  Cleaned funeral parlours and chapels. employer’s instructions. Laundromat attendants: Nannies & live-in caregivers:  Replenished vending machines.  Supervised and cared for children in  Provided change. employer’s residence.  Explained operation of machines to  Bathed, dressed and fed infants and customers. children.  Cleaned the Laundromat.  Prepared formulas and changed diapers for  Arrange for the repair of broken machines. infants.  Washed, dried and folded laundry for  Oversaw children’s activities, such as meals customers. and rest periods, as instructed by employer.  Operated dry cleaning machines for  Instructed children in personal hygiene and customers. social development. Door Attendants:  Tended to the emotional well-being of  Assisted persons entering or leaving hotels, children theatres and similar establishments.  Disciplined children according to the  Hailed taxis and assisted with luggage. methods requested by the parents. Ticket Takers and Ushers:  Organized activities such as games and  Collected admission tickets or passes from outings to provided amusement and customers at entertainment events. exercise.  Directed customers to their seats.  Planned, prepared and served meals for Parking Lot Attendant/ Car Jockeys: children.  Collected parking fees.  Took children to and from school and to  Issued ticket stubs. appointments.  Directed customers to parking spaces.  Maintained a healthy environment in the  Parked cars. home.  Kept records of daily activities and health information regarding each child. Parent’s Helpers  Assisted parent in child supervision and household management.  Bathed, dressed and fed infants and children under direction of parent.  Assisted with meal preparation, laundry, washing dishes, running errands and other routine housekeeping duties.

16 Conference and Event Planners

 Met with trade and professional associations and other groups to promote and discuss conference, convention and trade show services.  Met with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets and to review administrative procedures and progress of events.  Co-ordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, conference and other facilities, catering, signage, displays, translation, special needs requirements, audio-visual equipment, printing and security.  Organized registration of participants, prepared programs and promotional material, and publicize events.  Planned entertainment and social gatherings for participants.  Hired, trained and supervised support staff required for events.  Ensure compliance with required by-laws.  Negotiated contracts for services, approved suppliers’ invoices, maintained financial records, review final billing submitted to clients for events and prepared reports.