SAMANTHA CARRON

1611 16A St. S.E • Calgary, AB • T2G 3S6 • 587 583 3146 •

SKILL SUMMARY

  • Dynamic, responsible and organized
  • Able to multi-task
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Great leadership skills
  • Able to work in a team or independently.
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
  • Fluent in French, English and Spanish
  • Typing speed: 60 wpm

EDUCATION

University of Calgary 2015-present

Calgary, AB

  • Masters of French- Specialization in XVII century French literature
  • Thesis: “The Jesuit education and subversion in Corneille’s theatre”
  • Graduation expectation: June, 2017

University of British Columbia-Okanagan 2010- 2014

Kelowna, BC

  • Bachelors degree of Critical Studies- Double Major in French and Spanishwith a Minor in Psychology
  • Graduation Ceremony: June, 2014

Kelowna Secondary School 2007-2010

Kelowna, BC

  • Principle’s Honour Roll and Work Ethic

WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant-Teaching January 2016- April 2016

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

  • Conducted three French tutorials at the undergraduate level.
  • Provided the students with a practical side of learning French as a second language, as well as professional feedbacks on assignments and various projects.

Trilingual Plan Specialist May 2014 to August 2015

Solium Capital Inc., Calgary, AB

  • Efficiently answered phone calls in a professional manner and maintained loyal customer relations with clients
  • Precisely fulfilled customer inquiries regarding ordersand share purchase plans
  • Provided detailed technical information regarding receiving or sending shares or funds.

Teaching assistant in French January 2014- June 2014

University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC

  • Assist professor in delivering lectures and tutorials for French undergraduate courses.
  • Grade assignments and provide the students with accurate and professional feedback in order to help them improve their French skills.
  • Proctor examinations and record grades in a time efficient manner.

French Tutor January 2014- June 2014

University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC

  • Mentor first year students in French and provide with weekly lessons and worksheets to improve their grades.

Room attendant/ Banquet serverMarch 2012- July 2013

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Kelowna, BC

  • Assisted in cleaning rooms in an efficient manner and provided status reports.
  • Provided response to all hotel guest requests and inquiries to ensure effective and positiveaccommodation.
  • Provided an optimal level of customer service and assisted with catering events while establishing a clean and safe environment.

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE

Vox Condiscipulum September 2015- September 2016

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

  • Executive member of the association.
  • We aim to promote and serve the intellectual, academic, cultural, and social interests of the graduate students of the French, Italian, and Spanish department.
  • Provide support for the new graduate students by hosting various events such as Vox Talks and Research Forums each year.

Colloquium organizer March, 2016

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

  • Co-organized a Graduate student conference, taking in charge the budget, catering and call for papers.

University of Calgary, Calgary, AB

  • Co-organized an Undergraduate Student colloquium, taking in charge the catering.

Community Service Learning Project VolunteerSeptember 2012

University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC

  • Assisted Spanish professors and teaching assistants in developing the Spanish program for the University of British Columbia in order to grant students with a positive experience within the Spanish faculty.

BC SPCA VolunteerSummer 2009

SPCA, Kelowna, BC

  • Ensured the wellness and safety of the animals and provided a clean environment for guests to enjoy a memorable experience with their potential future pets.

PUBLICATIONS

International Colloquium May 2016

Mount Royal University

  • “Représentation de l’ailleurs (XVIe au XXIe siècle)”
  • Presented “Un exil utopique: les contours du territoires dans Les nouvelles françaises de Segrais” in collaboration with another Master’s student.

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