Pamela Benoît
@pamelabenoit
Experienced operations leader with agricultural and international expansion expertise.
What I'm looking for
Looking for a new adventure after owning an Organic fruit farm and managing all its facets : from handling crops to managing employees, from food processing to accounting and so much more!
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-owner
La Ferme du Phare
Sep 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Co-managed an organic fruit and vegetable farm, overseeing crop production, daily operations, HR for three temporary foreign workers, accounting, and value-added food production sold at markets and events.
Operations Manager, Asia Division
COOKINA Inc.
Jun 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 6 months)
Established and operated COOKINA's China branch, implementing operational processes, managing supplier and manufacturing partnerships, import/export, inventory, QA, and cross-time-zone team coordination.
Administrative Coordinator
École nationale de police du Québec
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year)
Managed front-desk operations, reservations and room assignments using Hotello, handled communications and mail, and maintained client safety and on-site scheduling.
Waitress
Various Restaurants
Jan 2009 - Dec 2017 (8 years 11 months)
Delivered high-quality, efficient customer service across multiple establishments, managed shift operations including openings, closings, and inventory maintenance.
Advised customers on AV products, processed returns and warranties, handled deliveries and complaints, and performed end-of-day cash reconciliation for the store.
Undergraduate Intern
Destination Sherbrooke
Jan 2015 - Aug 2015 (7 months)
Conducted market analyses and feasibility studies for tourism projects, contributed to high-potential initiatives, and supported implementation of the Blue Corridor paddling route.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Undergraduate Certificate, Hispanic Studies
Completed an Undergraduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies focused on Spanish language and Hispanic cultures.
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Bachelor's Degree, Leisure, Culture and Tourism
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Leisure, Culture and Tourism with coursework related to tourism development and project feasibility.
Université de Montréal
Minor, Arts and Sciences
Completed a Minor in Arts and Sciences comprising interdisciplinary coursework in arts and scientific subjects.
Cégep de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
College Diploma, Administration
Awarded a College Diploma in Administration covering foundational administrative and business practices.
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