Candace Gillanders
BLACKIE,AB
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and uphold the values of the co-operative.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Operator
Self-Employed
Blackie, Alberta
04.2013 - Current
- Monitored animal health and welfare.
- Raised and hand-sowed vegetable crops.
- Used Quickbooks to maintain financial, production and employment records of farm.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Assigned feeding and treatment of animals and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
- Set up and managed plant irrigation systems to maintain optimal flows to different types of plants.
- Managed operational records, administrative needs and marketing plans to promote business and strengthen revenue streams.
Photographer
Self-Employed
Blackie , Alberta
08.2013 - Current
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Archived photographs on computers and servers.
Candle Maker
Self-Employed
Blackie, Alberta
08.2019 - Current
- Retrieved and transported material and supplies to and from work area and locations.
- Upheld high quality standards by designing inspection protocols for finished products.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Education
No Degree - Accounting/Bookkeeping
Olds College
Online12.2022
No Degree - Real Estate
Calgary Real Estate Board
Calgary 09.2007
High School Diploma -
Highwood High School
High River, AB06.2002
Skills
- Finishing Procedures
- Contractual Obligations
- Quality Standards
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Personnel Records
- Budget Administration
- Microsoft Excel
- Ethical Integrity
- Good listening skills
- Team Goals
- Active Learning
- Digital Design
Served on the Blackie School funding committee for 5 years.
During my term on the Blackie school funding committee I served as lead in developing fundraising programs, recruiting sponsors and volunteers and encouraged support through promotional activities. Along with communicating our needs, desires and goals to the school board, parents and staff while meeting our minimum quota each year.
Timeline
Candle Maker
Self-Employed
08.2019 - Current
Photographer
Self-Employed
08.2013 - Current
Farm Operator
Self-Employed
04.2013 - Current
No Degree - Accounting/Bookkeeping
Olds College
No Degree - Real Estate
Calgary Real Estate Board
High School Diploma -
Highwood High School
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