Brian Harrison
Minden,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced negotiator with over 10 years of experience in problem solving And facilitation. Excellent reputation for resolving issues.
Many years of working with management through respectful, cooperative and collaborative discussion rather than the usual combative union approach.
I am the Ontario rep for Human Rights as it applies to people with disabilities and challenges sitting on the national board representing 140,000 people.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
President of PSAC/UNDE Local
Volunteer position
Borden, ON
09.2007 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
Chef
Dept, of National Defense/Treasury Board of Canada
Borden, ON
10.2001 - Current
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Education
License Certificate - Red Seal Chef Certificate
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON05.2005
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Active Listening
- Team building
- MS Office
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- First Aid/CPR
- Training and Development
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
My interest and passion is helping people with disabilities. Having numerous issues myself, I know and sympathize with others facing challenges. I have worked for many years to facilitate accommodations and adjustments to keep people gainfully employed.
I have taken 36 different courses with the majority being concerned with anti-harassment, duty to accommodate, and service to people. The accommodations range from simple adjustments to workplaces to major construction for buildings to be safe and accessible.
Timeline
President of PSAC/UNDE Local
Volunteer position
09.2007 - Current
Chef
Dept, of National Defense/Treasury Board of Canada
10.2001 - Current
License Certificate - Red Seal Chef Certificate
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology