Sukhwant Kaur Chahal

#117, Tay Sham, Cres Etobicoke

Toronto, M9V1X1
Cell no.-: 647-407-5287
E-mail:- sukhwantkaurchahal@yahoo.ca

Career Objectives

Association with an organization that will benefit from my initiative, capabilities, and
contributions, ultimately qualifying for advancement and increased decision-making
responsibilities.

Education
Master of Library and Information Science 1998

Master of History 1995

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India

Professional Experience
Librarian 1998 – 2007

M.K.D.D.A.V Public School Attari, India 1998 – 1999

B.V.B.S.L.Public School, Amritsar, India 1999 – 2002

G.B.High School,Guurdaspur, India 2003 – 2005

Bebe Nanaki Khalsa college,Dhariwal, India 2005 - 2007

Duties
 Provided reference service in a variety of disciplines through reference interviews
and in depth research to faculty and students by using library catalogue, subject
guides, indexes, databases as well as internet.
 Recommend acquisition of books, periodicals, audio-visuals, interactive media and
other materials for inclusion in library collection.
 Assisted students and teachers with research inquiries for school assignments.
 Developed and provided specialized programs for children, parents and faculty as
well as conduct library information and orientation training programs.
 Performed related administrative duties and supervised library assistants.
 Developed System to access library collection
 Worked closely with teachers in collection development by checking and evaluating
publishers
 Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts and praising accomplishments
 Assisted in development of library collection
  Friendly relations with students and always motivated them for reading current information,
books newspapers etc.
 Ensured smooth and efficient operation of the library’s within the institute.

Achievements: Award for Commitment to Quality Improvement by Bebe Nanaki

Khalsa College (2007)

Work Experience: Sales Service Representative Lebas of India (2007 – 2008 )

Toronto, On
 Identify client needs and providing information accordingly to establish and
maintain safety and to ensure implementation of company policy.
 Dependable, motivated and organized hard worker, who learns new procedures,
meets schedules and work under extreme time pressure.
 Excellent Communication skills, patient and tactful when dealing with
difficult situation.
 Offer selection guidance to customers, resulting in-up sell purchases.

Maple Staffing:
Manager (2008 – 2009) Toronto,On

Cash Shop : Cheque cash, pay day loan and dealing with customers.

Western Union : Billing, send and receive money.

DHL & TNT : Courier service

Packer : Carefully pack different of products specially fragile items.

Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu

Membership: Membership of Toronto public library

Interests: Improving, listening, reading, yoga, social services, spending time with
family and friends.