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Work Experience

Shoppers Drug Mart

July 2024 - June 2025

Retail Cashier / Merchandiser

  • Assist customers with purchases, inquiries, and product recommendations, ensuring a positive shopping experience.

  • Handle cash, debit, and credit transactions efficiently. 

  • Troubleshoot minor technical problems with registers and self-checkout machines to minimize disruptions. 

  • Collaborate with team members to maintain store cleanliness and ensure shelves are stocked.

Elections Canada

April 2025 - April 2025

Information Officer

  • Acted as the first point of contact for voters, providing clear information on voting procedures and ID requirements.

  • Assisted with managing voter flow, answering questions, and guiding individuals through the voting process.

  • Helped set up and close polling stations, ensuring operations ran smoothly and efficiently.

  • Maintained professionalism and confidentiality while supporting a respectful and organized voting environment.

Celebrate Africa Tours

March 2025 - April 2025

Social Media Campaign Strategist

  • Designed and implemented a digital campaign strategy to boost brand awareness. 

  • Developed a social media calendar and promotional materials to improve engagement. 

  • Collaborated with a student team to align messaging with client goals and market trends.

VPS Promotions (Costco 1044)

June 2022 – Sep 2024

Inventory Management Associate

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams such as Costco to plan and implement inventory management strategies. 

  • Effectively managed inventory levels, preventing shortages and guaranteeing a flawless shopping experience for customers by utilizing strong organizational skills.

  • Assist with inventory administration duties such as restocking shelves, managing refunds, and performing regularly scheduled checks.

Lowe's

Feb 2022 – Aug 2022

Customer Service Associate

  • Worked in the Flooring and Blinds department at Lowe’s Canada, assisting customers with selecting home improvement products that met their needs.

  • Learned core sales skills including upselling, product positioning, and identifying customer pain points.

  • Built strong customer relationships through clear communication, active listening, and tailored recommendations.

  • Earned the Lowe’s Service Star Award for consistently delivering exceptional service and strong sales performance.

Popeyes

Oct 2021 – Jan 2022

Fast Food Cook / Seasoner

  • Prepared and seasoned food in a fast-paced kitchen, meeting high daily service quotas. 

  • Maintained cleanliness and followed food safety standards while ensuring smooth kitchen operations. 

  • Strengthened teamwork, time management, and ability to perform under pressure.

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Sahil Rizwan

McMaster University

Honours Life Sciences (B.Sc.), Faculty of Sciences

1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8

905-923-9772

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