Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Cian Sharkey

Sallins,Kildare

Summary

Experienced professional with expertise in site safety, inspection reports, and safe work practices. Skilled in taking direction, organizing tasks, and managing time efficiently. Adaptable team player with strong problem-solving abilities on-site. Proficient in chainsaw operation, rope work, and climbing, with a focus on equipment maintenance. Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions. Strong leadership skills, excellent customer service, and committed to delivering high-quality work in fast-paced environments while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Utility Arborist

Capital Tree Service
Victoria, Vancouver Island
12.2023 - Current

Maintaining safe work practice while executing tasks within proximity of power lines.

Operating a chainsaw at heights exceeding 180 feet while climbing using a harness and rope system.

Leading multiple crews and excavator operators to assist with tree felling and day-to-day tasks.

Training new apprentices with emphasis on workplace safety, best work practices, work ethic and responsibility.

Operate International bucket truck with hitched chipper that requires an Air Brakes license.

Daily truck and chipper maintenance and inspection report (gas, oil, fluids, brakes, lights)

Assisting in various 24hr emergency situations due to cyclones, storms and failed trees. Which involves working with power companies and homeowners to execute the job.

Collaborated with local government bodies and Parks Canada to assist with tree removals and trimming.



Trainee

Comerford Contracting
Boston, Massachusetts
03.2022 - 09.2022

Extensive experience on ladders carrying heavy loads.

Moderate experience in handling power tools including chop saw, nail gun and compressor, skilsaw, sawzall, oscillating cutter, screw gun, drill.

Installation of new asphalt shingle and rubber roofing on existing and new residential buildings.

Repairing damaged slates on home dwellings and cutting slates to size.

Identifying and resolving leak issues on damaged roofs.

Cutting and installing fascia boards

Installation of new gutter systems and downspouts.

Demolition and renovating of old historical building in Massachusetts. Assisting in flooring, skirting, caulking, tiling, plasterboards.

Continuously keeping a clean and safe work place onsite.

Personal Sales Advisor

Allied Irish Bank
Naas, Kildare
12.2019 - 03.2022

Conducted in-depth client profiling, using targeted questioning to identify individualized needs, provide advice and close high-value sales.

Warmly greeted customers to establish positive first impressions, enhancing telephone experiences.

Used active listening and relationship-building skills to assess customer needs, build rapport and deliver viable solutions.

Converted new business sales leads using exceptional persuasion, negotiation and telesales abilities.

Handled concerns and complaints with compassion and care, delivering positive outcomes for continued customer loyalty and uphold companies 'customer focused' reputation.

Keep track of targets set for my team. Offer additional training to promote cross sales on calls and to identify customers needs. Pro- actively organizing affiliated business representatives to hold talks with my team.

Education

Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED level 1

Canadian Red Cross
BC
07.2024 - 07.2027

Utility Arbrist

Skilled Trades BC
Vancouver, British Columbia
04.2023 - 04.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Business

Institute of Technology - Carlow
Carlow
09.2017 - 10.2019

Leaving Certificate

CBS Naas
Naas, Kildare

Skills

Safety and inspection reports

Safe work practices

Listening and taking direction

Organisation and time management

Adaptive team player

Onsite problem solving

Extensive chainsaw use

Rope work

Climbing proficiency

Equipment maintenance

Ability to work outdoors through wind, rain or snow

Team leadership

Customer service

Certification

Drivers License with Air Brakes

First Aid level 1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED level 1

Canadian Red Cross
07.2024 - 07.2027

Certified Utility Arborist

Capital Tree Service
12.2023 - Current

Utility Arbrist

Skilled Trades BC
04.2023 - 04.2024

Trainee

Comerford Contracting
03.2022 - 09.2022

Personal Sales Advisor

Allied Irish Bank
12.2019 - 03.2022

Certificate of Higher Education - Business

Institute of Technology - Carlow
09.2017 - 10.2019

Leaving Certificate

CBS Naas
Cian Sharkey