Nico Ramirez-manchur

Dear Hiring Committee,

I am interested in a summer student position at your organization. I am currently completing my second year in a Bachelor of Commerce Program, majoring in entrepreneurship, at the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University. I’m interested in science, business and visual art and aspire to combine my skill set in a future career. 

In 2020, I took a 4-week certificate course from DECCA Ontario with 200 other entrepreneurial-minded students from across Canada. I learned about defining problems, how to generate ideas and solutions, validating solutions, how to build a business, and paying attention to the customer base, among other topics.

I am studious and applied, currently with a 11 GPA (A average) and on the Dean’s Honour roll. I was successful in my application, interview and portfolio submission to highly competitive Canterbury Visual Art Program, where I attended for 1.5 years.

The past two summer 2021 & 2022, I was employed with the City of Ottawa as a Wading Pool attendant, supervising children, adults, and persons with disabilities in and around wading pools and City Park property. I ensured City of Ottawa policies, safety and COVID procedures were followed, administered first aid to patrons in need and responded to public inquiries. During the summer of 2020 I worked with the National Capital Commission (NCC) as an Attendant for the Road Closure Program. I was constantly interacting with the public in both official languages, offering directions and assistance. I worked in all types of inclement weather (rain, heat) and reported security and public safety concerns to my manger. I followed COVID-19 protocols and supported the public in following the provincial COVID guidelines.

I am a visual artist and have learned different styles of painting with acrylic and watercolor sketching live models and still life as well as sculpturing with different mediums including paper mache, clay and wax. More recently I have developed my digital art skills using various digital programs and Adobe photoshop.
Instructing youth in the Nakkertok cross country ski Adventure Program for 3 years developed my patience, leadership and ability to work well with different age group. My piano classes over the past 9 years improved my ability to commit. My martial arts training and Adventure Leadership program have also taught me focus, strength and taking instructions.

I have excellent communication and computer skills and am proficient in all MS Office applications. I am confident speaking clearly and confidently to others, which is critical in a job that requires listening to and speaking with people. I have applied these skills, for example, when working with the Ottawa Food Bank as a volunteer.

I would enjoy putting my skills to use under your employment. I'm particularly interested in research, synthesizing and presenting findings, and visualizing information. I have excellent analytical and problems solving skills, good judgement and very much enjoy being part of a team.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Nico Ramirez-Manchur
 

Wading Pool Attendant         June-August 2021 & 2022
City of Ottawa, Ottawa
• Supervised children, adults, and persons with disabilities in and around wading pool 
• Ensured City of Ottawa policies, safety and COVID procedures were followed
• Administered first aid to patrons in need, and responded to public inquiries
• Monitored water quality, chlorine levels and carried out park maintenance 
• Completed work safety, City of Ottawa employee, and wading pool attendant courses

NCC Attendant                   May - September 2020
National Capital Commission, Ottawa
• Set up/removed barricades for daily road closure for public bike/foot use along Queen Elizabeth Drive
• Monitored assigned area for security and public safety concerns, and reported issues
• Provided directions and assistance to community members and visitors
• Communicated effectively in both official languages
• Worked daily in inclement weather, and managed COVID-19 protocols personally and with public
• Worked independently as well as part of a team
• Reported daily to the Road Closure Bike-days Program Coordinator

Deli Clerk                  June – September 2019
McKeen Metro Glebe, Ottawa 
• Assisted shoppers at the deli counter by recommending foods, providing samples of meats and cheeses, cutting, weighing, packaging, and pricing meats, salads and cheeses, and responding to customer inquiries and requests.
• Maintained clean work areas, updated displays, and informed customers about specials, promotions, and new items.

Self-employed                          2017-2018
Odd jobs, Ottawa 
• Dog walking, lawn mowing, snow shoveling.

 

Bachelor of Commerce – Second Year                     September 2021- April 2025
Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, Ottawa
• Major: Entrepreneurship
• Example of courses: Business Statistics, Foundations of Info Systems, Business Finance, Financial accounting
• Dean’s Honour Roll
• GPA 11 (A average)
• Entrance scholarship