Alison Power

Full CV / Resume

Work Experience

Customer Sales Representative for the Good Brew Kombucha Brewery

July 2023 until August 2024

• Assisted/took charge of the setup and dismantling of sales stall in farmer’s markets;


• Informed customers on health benefits of various products and offered tasting experiences;


• Engaged possible cliene through positive interaction and welcoming attitude;


• Built strong interpersonal links with clients and offered returning discounts to encourage shoppers’ loyalty;


• Handled cash and card sales, followed progress through banking reports, kept detailed notes of transactions and paid employee’s salaries;


• Helped with maintenance of work materials such as warehouse equipment and sales vehicles;


• Connected kegs to portable and permanent tap systems;


• Processed new shipments of materials, labeled and filled bottles for orders.

Music Teacher and Tutor for the Melbourne Inner North Performing Arts Academy

July 2023 until December 2023

• Demonstrated academic competence to tutor students in English, Mathematics and English;


• Reviewed classwork, teachers’ feedback and curricula to adapt learning focus; 


• Created detailed lesson plans in accordance with students’ levels and individual needs;


• Prepared engaging course material such as worksheets, charts and diagrams;


• Assigned and corrected homework with students to target problem areas;


• Encouraged development of self-correction to favour autonomous learning;


• Instructed students on how manipulate instruments such as piano, guitar, ukelele, violin and drums;


• Explained sound theory to young learners to establish an understanding of their instruments;


• Introduced young learners to various concepts in music theory;


• Elaborated exercises to target specific skills such as dexterity, ear training, stability and musicality;


• Maintained a welcoming, enjoyable and nurturing environment to promote confidence and self-motivation and inspire passion;


• Provided a report of every lesson to parents and students.

Receptionist at Double Negative Productions Montreal LTD

January 2022 until January 2023

• Greeted employees and oriented newcomers;


• Helped employees when needed: explained proper procedures, gave step-by-step tutorials, provided helpful resources, listed building amenities;


• Contributed to a lively and friendly office culture: kept desk organized and clean, maintained a positive demeanour, interacted with visitors, sent out weekly company-wide blast, encouraged new employees to participate in office activities;


• Created a welcoming and professional environment for clients and executives, anticipated needs and ensured they were met in a timely manner;


• Worked alongside security team to maintain a safe workplace: redirected every visitor, client and contractor to proper sign-in procedures and flagged any suspicious activity;


• Answered calls, redirected to the appropriate person, took and forwarded messages;


• Sorted and distributed incoming mail, kept detailed logs, prepared outgoing mail;


• Scheduled and arranged meetings within managers’ schedules;


• Created purchase orders for every requested purchase, processed payments once approved;


• Kept detailed logs of every expense, filed related documents in online system;


• Oversaw inventory of office supplies;


• Closed workstation at end of day, locked away important documents, ensured all equipment was returned and turned off electronics;


• Assisted manager when needed: wrote blasts to company, researched new vendors, found specific products within budget, brainstormed events to engage employees, ran errands during emergencies;


• Helped with organization of office sports leagues and corporate parties: found on-theme decorations within budget, explored new vendors, set up venues, scanned tickets at door, served food and drinks, helped to maintain a lively atmosphere;


• Booked flights and accommodations for relocating employees, business trips and clients.

Optometric receptionist at Eye Care for You Optometry, Ottawa

July 2018 until August 2021

• Greeted patients, verified personal information and obtained medical histories;


• Performed administrative duties such as: scheduling appointments, submitting electronic insurance claims, keeping records, digitizing and classifying patient files, managing inventory;


• Performed pre-examination testing on patients;


• Dispensed glasses to patients: assisted with frame selection, selected the best suited lens option for the patient, took optical measurements;


• Selected new stylish and versatile frames for inventory that covered all patient needs;


• Trained new lens wearers;


• Ordered glasses and lenses and controlled quality of orders;


• Adjusted and repaired frames;


• Took payments with debit machine, cash, or loyalty program, issued refunds;


• Closed the office: backed up all servers and programs, submitted Medsys claims, balanced cash sales, cleaned, disinfected and covered all equipment.

Personal Support Worker

April 2020 until August 2021

• Prioritized the health of the patient: prepared healthy and nutritious meals, organized a variety of activities to ensure mental stimulation and physical activeness and safety;


• Administered and kept track of medications;


• Favoured the development of interpersonal and social skills through positive interaction;


• Encouraged learning and development: reinforced positive behaviors, practiced new communication systems (such as ), met with caseworkers to update educating system;


• Assisted with personal hygiene.

Volunteer Experience

Administrative Assistant for Hagar Australia

19 October 2023 - Present

• Managed incoming and outgoing mail;


• Personalized fundraising newsletters to improve donor engagement;


• Assisted in the organization and running of fundraising events;


• Scheduled board meetings: created calendar invitations, managed teams calls, took and distributed minutes;


• Assisted in resolving software and hardware malfunctions.

English and French Foreign Language tutor

11 September 2023 - Present

• Evaluated students’ speaking, reading and comprehension levels through personalized assessments;


• Created a safe, welcome and engaging space to favour learning;


• Produced structured lesson plans according to students’ language levels, including grammar, vocabulary, reading, speaking and fluency components;


• Used concept checking questions to verify student understanding of new material;


• Conducted lessons via Google Meet and in person;


• Sourced and designed varied teaching and learning materials for student use, tailored to personal interests.