AUSTIN LEGER
Kingston,ON
Summary
To find gainful employment and more experience within the welding profession and manufacturing industry. I provide quality service that produces excellent results. I am friendly, outgoing, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
Professional with commitment to operational excellence and mission success. Consistently improves efficiency and accuracy in high-pressure situations, ensuring mission objectives are met. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in rapidly changing scenarios.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Gunner
Canadian Armed Forces
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Maintained high levels of physical fitness, meeting or exceeding all military standards and requirements.
- Fostered a positive working environment by demonstrating respect, integrity, and camaraderie among fellow service members.
- Served as a reliable member of a cohesive unit, fostering trust and camaraderie among team members.
- Developed strong teamwork skills through close collaboration with peers during high-pressure situations.
- Coordinated daily operations for team of 60 personnel and established goals for training programs.
Anode Technician
Reliance Heath Water Heater Rentals
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Changing anode rods, maintaining and checking on water heaters, water heater/softener installation, in charge of overdue rent collection, as well as picking up and transporting water heaters
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Improved customer satisfaction, swiftly addressing and resolving technical inquiries and issues.
Carpenter Apprentice
Homestyle Floors and Interiors
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Carpet and flooring demolition and installation, mudding drywall, shingling installations, carpet cleaning, painting interior walls, and tiling
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Utilized hand tools such as hammers, chisels, levels, squares, and measuring tapes to complete tasks with precision and efficiency.
- Collaborated with experienced carpenters to improve skillset through hands-on training and mentorship opportunities.
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Achieved accurate cuts using miter saws, table saws, circular saws, jigsaws, routers, planers while adhering to all safety protocols.
Manual Laborer
CWS Logistics Ltd
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Manual labor including cleaning, sweeping, sorting bags of seed by color and letter code, and working with containers of farm chemicals
- Stacking, storing and wrapping pallets for shipment
- Completed physically demanding tasks efficiently while maintaining high levels of energy throughout the workday.
- Demonstrated reliability by consistently arriving on time and meeting project deadlines.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Promoted safe working practices, resulting in reduced accidents and injuries on site.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
Supervisor
Lawton Drugs
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Supervising and managing employees, responsible for opening and closing the store, in charge of financial paperwork and any currency in the building
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
Education
Highschool -
Moncton Highschool
Moncton, NB01.2018
Highschool -
Michael A. Riffel Catholic Highschool
Regina, SK01.2016
Highschool -
Archbishop M.C. O'Neill Catholic Highschool
Regina, SK01.2014
Elementary School -
St. Angela Merici Elementary School
Regina, SK01.2013
Skills
- Project Management
- Punctuality
- Flexibility
- Bilingual (French and English)
- Competitive Nature
- Team communication
- Supervisory skills
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Willingness to learn
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Skills And Relevant Experience
- Established foundational experience in welding from high school
- Works well in teams as well as by myself
- Can manage multiple projects at once
- Punctual with deadlines and flexible with work schedule
- Bilingual in French and English
- Competitive nature pushes to do the best job every chance
Awards
- First Aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) instruction, 08/01/18
- Soccer team awards
Timeline
Gunner
Canadian Armed Forces
10.2024 - 02.2025
Anode Technician
Reliance Heath Water Heater Rentals
05.2022 - 03.2023
Carpenter Apprentice
Homestyle Floors and Interiors
06.2021 - 04.2022
Manual Laborer
CWS Logistics Ltd
08.2020 - 10.2020
Supervisor
Lawton Drugs
09.2018 - 05.2020
Highschool -
Moncton Highschool
Highschool -
Michael A. Riffel Catholic Highschool
Highschool -
Archbishop M.C. O'Neill Catholic Highschool
Elementary School -
St. Angela Merici Elementary School
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