Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
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Braedon Riskie

Carleton Place,ON

Summary

Level 3 automotive apprentice with extensive hands-on experience across diverse vehicle types. Committed to continuous learning and skill enhancement in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to deliver high customer satisfaction through effective teamwork and technical expertise.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Laborer

Trailer Country
04.2024 - Current
  • Removed and inspected trailer bearings, cleaning or replacing as necessary.
  • Tested operation of trailer lighting systems for functionality.
  • Removed and installed new tires onto rims to ensure safety.
  • Assisted licensed mechanic with various tasks throughout the shop.
  • Maintained clean working space to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Removed and replaced trailer suspension components to enhance performance.
  • Replaced trailer braking system to ensure reliable operation.

Laborer

Commodore Fabrication
03.2021 - Current
  • Supported licensed fabricator with essential shop tasks to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Maintained organized and clean workspace to promote safety standards.
  • Executed vehicle repairs as necessary to minimize downtime.
  • Aided in various shop and farm tasks to improve workflow.
  • Collaborated effectively as lead or team member to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials for distribution of machinery and tools.

Automotive Technician Apprentice

Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC
09.2021 - 04.2025
  • Level 3 apprentice.
  • Performed basic routine services (oil changes, transmission services, fuel induction, brake service, and system flushes).
  • Maintained a clean work environment.
  • Assisted licensed technician on larger jobs.
  • Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
  • Computer diagnosing
  • performed alignments
  • Pursued frequent opportunities to further enhance maintenance and repair skills.
  • Completed paperwork documenting all service activities accurately.

Rustproofer

Krown Rust Control
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Executed undercoating on vehicles to enhance durability.
  • Maintained cleanliness of shop environment to promote safety.
  • Washed customer vehicles post-rustproofing, ensuring absence of excessive oil.
  • Managed inventory levels, generating order sheets for replenishment.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Line Cook

Waterside Retirement Community
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Work in a fast-paced environment
  • maintained clean working space
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
  • Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.

Line Cook

Cornwalls Pub
06.2017 - 09.2019
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients to assist customers in making selections.
  • Executed inventory management to ensure timely ordering of low-stock products.
  • Prepared dishes efficiently while maintaining high customer satisfaction with food quality and wait times.
  • functioned in positive environment fostering coworker morale
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
  • Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.

Education

Automotive Technology

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Nepean
04-2026

Culinary Management

St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON
04-2016

Skills

  • Willingness to learn
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety awareness
  • Heavy lifting
  • Time management
  • Job site cleanup
  • positive attitude

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Laborer

Trailer Country
04.2024 - Current

Automotive Technician Apprentice

Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC
09.2021 - 04.2025

Rustproofer

Krown Rust Control
04.2021 - 10.2021

Laborer

Commodore Fabrication
03.2021 - Current

Line Cook

Waterside Retirement Community
09.2019 - 03.2021

Line Cook

Cornwalls Pub
06.2017 - 09.2019

Automotive Technology

Algonquin College

Culinary Management

St. Lawrence College
Braedon Riskie