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Hobbies and Interests
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CHRIS ANDREWS

Oshawa

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Butcher Shop Clerk

Buckingham Meat Market
12.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment.
  • Provided excellent customer service by answering questions and managing special requests.
  • Operated meat cutting machines safely while adhering to all health regulations.
  • Prepared various cuts of meat based on customer specifications and preferences.
  • Increased sales through effective upselling of specialty meats and related products.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge.

Owner/Operator

C J Dogwalkers
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring consistent service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented efficient scheduling systems to optimize staff assignments.
  • Cultivated relationships with clients, enhancing customer loyalty and repeat business.
  • Monitored animal behavior during walks, addressing any concerns promptly to ensure safety.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.

Landscaper/Groundskeeper

Rossland Park Property Management
01.2012 - 01.2020
  • Assisted in planting, watering, and fertilizing various plant species.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects within set timelines.
  • Maintained equipment and tools, ensuring readiness for daily tasks.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Adapted to changing weather conditions to meet project demands effectively.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.

Linecook/Kitchen Manager

Montana’s BBQ
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Prepared a variety of dishes according to standardized recipes for consistent quality.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet high-volume orders during peak service times.
  • Operated kitchen equipment, ensuring proper usage and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Trained new staff on kitchen procedures, emphasizing safety standards and efficient workflows.

Education

Ontario College Diploma - Animal Care with Honours

Durham College
01.2022

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) -

Bowmanville Highschool
01.2006

Skills

  • Flexible and open toward change
  • Excels in converting complex information into simple, readable form
  • Works effectively as a team member or as an individual
  • Extremely resourceful and enthusiastic
  • Identify and understand personal values of supervisors, subordinates, peers, and others
  • Workplace safety
  • Meat preparation
  • Upselling strategies
  • Salesmanship
  • Customer service
  • Honest and dependable

Languages

English
Full Professional

Hobbies and Interests

Keeping actively fit both indoors and outdoors with a variety of sports and activities; rock climbing, camping with my wife and sons, hiking, biking, paintball & general adventuring. Also, incredibly involved with music, playing drums and percussion since the age of twelve, as well as an amateur guitar player for over 15 years. Enjoy learning how things work. 

Timeline

Butcher Shop Clerk

Buckingham Meat Market
12.2024 - Current

Owner/Operator

C J Dogwalkers
01.2022 - Current

Landscaper/Groundskeeper

Rossland Park Property Management
01.2012 - 01.2020

Linecook/Kitchen Manager

Montana’s BBQ
01.2008 - 01.2012

Ontario College Diploma - Animal Care with Honours

Durham College

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) -

Bowmanville Highschool
CHRIS ANDREWS