Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
References
Volunteer Experience
Early Work Experience
Timeline
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Zahra Osman

Toronto

Summary

Dedicated and reliable Customer Service and Cleaning Professional with over 15 years of experience in retail, food service, and office cleaning environments. Strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and proven ability to provide high-quality service in fast-paced settings.

Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in customer service and issue resolution. Known for strong problem-solving skills and ability to de-escalate challenging situations, consistently ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Customer Service Representative / Shift Supervisor

Tim Hortons
Toronto
01.2012 - Current
  • Served high-volume customers at front counter and drive-thru.
  • Balanced tills and managed deposits.
  • Trained and supervised new employees.
  • Prepared food and beverages accurately during peak hours.
  • Resolved customer concerns professionally.

Community Support Volunteer

Regent Park Community Centre
Toronto
01.2010 - 01.2012

Customer Service Associate

Walmart
Scarborough
05.2007 - 12.2011
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and returns.
  • Operated customer service desk and order pickup area.
  • Organized merchandise and maintained department cleanliness.

Food Bank Volunteer

Dixon Hall Community Services
Toronto
01.2007 - 01.2008

Office Cleaner / Custodial Staff

BrightWay Corporate Cleaning Services
Toronto
01.2004 - 04.2007
  • Cleaned offices, meeting rooms, and shared spaces.
  • Performed vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and garbage removal.
  • Followed safety procedures and reported maintenance issues.

Retail Associate

Urban Essentials Convenience Store
Toronto
01.2001 - 12.2003
  • Provided customer service and handled cash transactions.
  • Restocked products and maintained store cleanliness.

Babysitter / Childcare Helper

Private Families
Toronto
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Supervised children, prepared meals, and assisted with homework.

Grocery Helper / Cart Attendant

MapleFresh Market
Toronto
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Assisted customers, stocked shelves, and collected carts.

Restaurant Helper / Dishwasher

Family Kitchen Diner
Toronto
01.1999 - 12.1999
  • Cleaned dishes, tables, and assisted kitchen staff.

Youth Program Assistant

Riverside Community Centre
Toronto
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Supported youth events and activity setup.

Newspaper Carrier / Flyer Distributor

Toronto Daily Star Distribution
Toronto
01.1998 - 12.1998
  • Delivered newspapers and flyers on scheduled routes.

Education

Customer Service & Office Administration Certificate -

Humber College
Toronto, ON

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

TDSB
Scarborough, ON

Skills

  • Customer Service & Issue Resolution
  • Office & Commercial Cleaning
  • Cash Handling & POS Systems
  • Time Management & Multitasking
  • Attention to Detail & Organization
  • Team Collaboration
  • Inventory Support
  • Problem-Solving & De-escalation

Websites

Certification

  • WHMIS
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Smart Serve Ontario

References

Available upon request.

Volunteer Experience

  • Community Support Volunteer, Regent Park Community Centre, Toronto, ON, 01/01/10, 12/31/12
  • Food Bank Volunteer, Dixon Hall Community Services, Toronto, ON, 01/01/07, 12/31/08

Early Work Experience

  • Babysitter / Childcare Helper, Private Families, Toronto, ON, 01/01/00, 12/31/01, Supervised children, prepared meals, and assisted with homework.
  • Grocery Helper / Cart Attendant, MapleFresh Market, Toronto, ON, 01/01/99, 12/31/00, Assisted customers, stocked shelves, and collected carts.
  • Restaurant Helper / Dishwasher, Family Kitchen Diner, Toronto, ON, 01/01/99, 12/31/99, Cleaned dishes, tables, and assisted kitchen staff.
  • Youth Program Assistant, Riverside Community Centre, Toronto, ON, 01/01/98, 12/31/99, Supported youth events and activity setup.
  • Newspaper Carrier / Flyer Distributor, Toronto Daily Star Distribution, Toronto, ON, 01/01/98, 12/31/98, Delivered newspapers and flyers on scheduled routes.

Timeline

Senior Customer Service Representative / Shift Supervisor

Tim Hortons
01.2012 - Current

Community Support Volunteer

Regent Park Community Centre
01.2010 - 01.2012

Customer Service Associate

Walmart
05.2007 - 12.2011

Food Bank Volunteer

Dixon Hall Community Services
01.2007 - 01.2008

Office Cleaner / Custodial Staff

BrightWay Corporate Cleaning Services
01.2004 - 04.2007

Retail Associate

Urban Essentials Convenience Store
01.2001 - 12.2003

Babysitter / Childcare Helper

Private Families
01.2000 - 01.2001

Grocery Helper / Cart Attendant

MapleFresh Market
01.1999 - 01.2000

Restaurant Helper / Dishwasher

Family Kitchen Diner
01.1999 - 12.1999

Youth Program Assistant

Riverside Community Centre
01.1998 - 01.1999

Newspaper Carrier / Flyer Distributor

Toronto Daily Star Distribution
01.1998 - 12.1998

Customer Service & Office Administration Certificate -

Humber College

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

TDSB
Zahra Osman