Rachael Ponsen
218 Raymond Ave • London, ON Canada N6A 2N1 • (905)-921-4600 • ralepon@gmail.com
Education
Sept. 2019 – April 2021 Western University London, ON
· Master of Library and Information Science: In Progress
Sept. 2015 – May 2019 Redeemer University College Ancaster, ON
· Bachelor of Arts: Honours History with Distinction
· Deans’ Honour List
July 2016 – August 2016 Université de Québec á Chicoutimi Saguenay, QC
· L’École de langue française et de culture québécoise
Sept. 2011 – June 2015 Smithville Christian High School Smithville, ON
· Grade 8 Piano & Advanced Rudiments: First Class Honours (May 2014)
· Concours Vidéo 2013: La meilleure classe de francais en Ontario, Finaliste (December 2013)
Work Experience
Sept. 2011 – To Present Clarence Vanderhout Wholesale Florist Grimsby, ON
Greenhouse employee
· Create planters using plants from greenhouse for customers
· Complete customer orders, restock trucks for flower and plant sales
· Clean greenhouse, transplant seedlings, prepare cut flowers for sales
Jan. 2018 – April 2019 Sodexo: The Market Ancaster, ON
Cashier
· Restock shelves as needed, distribute weekly order, complete weekly inventory of store items
· Assist patrons with questions about stock, serve as cashier
· Train new workers on duties and expectations
Sept. 2015 – April 2019 Redeemer University College Ancaster, ON
Student Library Worker
· Assist patrons with searches, checking materials in and out, finding course reserves
· Assist in shelving materials, shelf reading, processing books and serials for collection
· Withdraw weeded materials, add donations to WorldCat, prepare periodicals for binding
· Prepare print archive documents for preservation, create separation sheets for removed items
· Train new workers on duties and expectations
Sept. 2015 – April 2019 Redeemer University College Ancaster, ON
Note Taker
· Provide class notes for specific students on a weekly basis
· Ensure notes are well organized with minimal errors
Jan. 2018 – December 2018 Redeemer University College Ancaster, ON
Subject Tutor
· Assist students with questions about course and assignments
Sept. 2016 – April 2017 Redeemer University College Ancaster, ON
Housing Advisor
· Live with seven students, facilitate dorm life
· Organize chore and cooking schedule, lead weekly devotions with dorm
· Answer questions about housing, mediate interdorm conflicts, implement mental health first aid
Volunteer Experience
July 2012 – July 2018 Special Needs SERVE Ottawa, ON and Stoney Creek, ON
Mentor; Worship Team Member
· Mentor special needs participants with service projects, assist with daily needs.
· Participate in worship team, lead SERVE team in daily worship services
Sept. 2011 – June 2015 Medical Ministries International Stoney Creek, ON
Sorter
· Sort donated eyeglasses and first aid items for shipments overseas
· Clean and package eyeglasses
Sept. 2012 – June 2015 The Lunch Box Smithville, ON
Food Server
· Serve food at weekly school lunches
· Assist with distribution and clean up
Skills
Software: Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Worldshare Management Systems by OCLC, archives.org
Education
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September 2015 - May 2019
Bachelor of Arts: Honours History at Redeemer University College
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Minors in French and Political Science
Experience
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September 2015 - April 2019
Student Library Worker at Redeemer University College
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January 2018 - April 2019
Cashier at Sodexo
To contact this candidate email ralepon@gmail.com