Open To Work
Alexander D. Murray
Oshawa,Ontario
Summary
To secure a position where hard work, dedication and skills will be encouraged and rewarded.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator & Project Manager
Custom Fire & Sprinkler Services Ltd
Whitby, Ontario
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared detailed cost estimates for fire protection and sprinkler system installations.
- Analyzed project specifications and drawings to determine material requirements.
- Collaborated with contractors to assess project scopes and timelines.
- Communicated effectively with clients to clarify project needs and expectations.
- Reviewed vendor quotes and assessed pricing for accuracy and competitiveness.
- Assisted in developing bid proposals for various fire safety projects.
- Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
Forklift Operator
FBM Sales Inc
10.2020 - Current
- Preparing customer orders for pick-up or delivery
- Cleaning and maintaining warehouse
- Managing stock with inventory checks daily
General Labour
Mission Possible Home Repair
06.2009 - 01.2024
- Painting trim, headers, walls, etc.
- Constructing of cabinets, counters, etc.
- Demolition, clean-up, moving couches, tables, etc.
- Installation of trim, tile, quarter round, etc.
- Drywalling, mudding, sanding of walls
- Tile cutting and installation of showers
Sprinkler Technician
Durham Sprinkler People LTD
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Installation of sprinkler systems
- Performed opening and closing down of systems
- Fixing any issues of systems of existing customers
- Performing the required copper work and electrical work
- Communicating with customers daily, answering any questions they would need
- Operating a Ditch-Witch and other necessary tools/machines
Office Clerk, Forklift Operator
Wintermere Sod Growers
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Answering customer phone calls
- Completing delivery orders and doing some deliveries
- Keeping track of inventory
- Opening and closing the store when needed
Cook
The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Prep the kitchen in the morning before the restaurant is open
- Cooking and assembling burgers to order (lunch and dinner)
- Cleaning the line, fryers, grill and dishes
- Communicating with the rest of the staff to ensure quality
- Completing closing tasks at the end of the day
Program Coordinator
Youth Science Canada
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Created Alumni survey and compiled all results for Executive Director.
- In charge of selling and distributing donations for 'Shop for a Cause' on eBay and Kijiji.
- Organized storage in preparation for office move.
Sales Associate, Order-Picker, Special Service Desk, Reach Truck, Forklift
Home Depot Canada
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Answer questions about merchandise to customers.
- Describing features and benefits of merchandise.
- Explain steps needed to complete projects and the projects needed to customers.
- Acquire beginner product knowledge in adjacent departments.
- Has knowledge of related Home Depot businesses and how to recommend them appropriately.
Cook / Crew Trainer
McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited
02.2010 - 08.2012
- Responsible for preparing food as ordered.
- Responsible for cleaning lobby, washrooms, etc.
- Responsible for unloading transport truck of supplies.
- Responsible for mentoring and assisting the new crewmembers on proper procedures.
Education
NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1 & 2 -
FESTI (Fire and Emergency Services Training Institution)
Emergency Medical Responders -
01.2020
French Immersion Certificate - Art Certificate
Pickering High School
Pickering06.2012
University of Guelph
UOIT
Skills
- Forklift License
- Order-Picker License
- Reach Truck License
- Bilingual
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Computer Literate
- Excellent Decision Making Ability
- Problem Solving Skills
- Team Player
- G Driver's License
- Capable of Working Independently
- Cost estimation
- Vendor quote analysis
- Team coordination
- Material procurement
Extracurricular Activities
Habitat For Humanity Youth Global Village - Romania
Pickering High School: Rugby, Fall 2011 Pickering High School: Dragon Boat, Spring 2012
Pickering High School: Computer Graphics Club, 11 & 12 West Hill Level A Competitive Hockey, 2008-2011 West Hill House League Juvenile, 2011-2012
Certified Open-Water Scuba Diver, Since 2004
Red Cross Swimming Level 10
Sergeant of the 78th Fraser Highlanders Musket Squad
References
Available upon request
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Estimator & Project Manager
Custom Fire & Sprinkler Services Ltd
05.2023 - Current
Sprinkler Technician
Durham Sprinkler People LTD
05.2022 - 12.2023
Forklift Operator
FBM Sales Inc
10.2020 - Current
Office Clerk, Forklift Operator
Wintermere Sod Growers
06.2019 - 09.2019
Cook
The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro
10.2017 - 05.2018
Program Coordinator
Youth Science Canada
05.2016 - 07.2016
Sales Associate, Order-Picker, Special Service Desk, Reach Truck, Forklift
Home Depot Canada
02.2013 - 12.2015
Cook / Crew Trainer
McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited
02.2010 - 08.2012
General Labour
Mission Possible Home Repair
06.2009 - 01.2024
NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1 & 2 -
FESTI (Fire and Emergency Services Training Institution)
Emergency Medical Responders -
French Immersion Certificate - Art Certificate
Pickering High School
University of Guelph
UOIT