Mélodie Higgs

I’m a bilingual graduate student earning my Bachelors in Education at the University of Ottawa. I hold a degree in the Arts, specialized in Theatre. I also own a small art business selling my paintings to clients and other businesses. I’m an experienced Brand Representative with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. My main skills are Teaching, Tutoring, Painting, Customer Service, Acting and Set Design. I'm always looking for new opportunities related to teaching/tutoring, visual arts and theatre (in French or in English).

Brand Ambassador: Mosaic North America · Feb 2018 - Present · Toronto ON ; Gatineau QC ; Ottawa ON

- Engage shoppers using enthusiasm and effective sales techniques 
- Offer samples and allow customers to try out products
- Promote new products and share product knowledge in various environments to increase sales 
- Represent company in a positive way by providing superb customer service

Theatre teacher: Great Big Theatre Company · Aug 2022 - Sep 2022 · Toronto, ON

Cashier: Farm Boy Inc. · Oct 2021 - Feb 2022 · Skills: Bilingual Communications · Cash Handling · Customer Service · Teamwork

Retail Associate: West End Kids · Aug 2020 - Jan 2021 · Ottawa, ON Canada

Private French Tutor: Superprof · Jun 2019 - Jan 2020 · Toronto, ON

Summer Camp Counselor: Bayview Glen · Jul 2017 - Aug 2017 · Toronto, ON

- Planned and led fun activities for children aged 6-12 years old
- Ensured children were enjoying themselves while keeping safe, by following all rules and regulations
- Built excellent relationships with children, parents and coworkers 
- Solved conflicts and problems with children effectively, prior to escalation- Planned and led fun activities for children aged 6-12 years old - Ensured children were enjoying themselves while keeping safe, by following all rules and regulations - Built excellent relationships with children, parents and coworkers - Solved conflicts and problems with children effectively, prior to escalation

Aide-Enseignante: Conseil scolaire Viamonde · CO-OP · Feb 2017 - Jun 2017 · Toronto, ON

- Worked with 1st grade students on an individual and group basis to reinforce learning concepts and improve reading and writing performance
- Led activities and assignments, and provided instruction to students under guidance of teacher
- Enforced behavioral rules to ensure health and safety of all students 
- Maintained classroom cleanliness at all times

B.A - University of Ottawa