Collin Smith
Parrsboro
Summary
Find a career and company that I can grow and expand with.
I am 34 years old and live in Parrsboro Nova scotia, my hometown with strong family ties. I enjoy being here in Parrsboro as my family gets olddr I'm able to help them out being near by. I am constantly working on improving my home and quality of life. I have a passion for electronics, gaming, music, and mechanical work. I consider myself a jack of all trades but master of none. My wide range have jobs has given me a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4022
4022
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Travel consultant for American Express
Cloud5 Communications
Parrsboro
06.2022 - Current
- Customer service agent for premium customers specializing in travel and concierge requests, from booking hotels, flights and car rentals, to booking dining reservations, concert/event tickets and other event/activities.
- Working for American Express I learned a lot keeping in line with their high standard of service.
- During my time with Cloud5 I also worked in a support role helping other agents better assist customers, as well as training/coaching new hires.
- Strong attention to detail and organization was needed as we serviced customers worldwide, for all requests on a 24/7 schedule.
Cashier
Ken's Grocery
Parrsboro
09.2020 - Current
- Wait on customers with friendly and helpful demeanor.
- Stock shelves/coolers.
- Kept track of when we need orders, receive those orders.
- Cleaning and sanitization of store areas.
Fire Watch
Chignecto Manor
Advocate
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Hourly checks of entire building and premises, snow removal and sanding.
Technical Service Representative/Fork Lift
Freeman Audio/Visual Canada
Halifax
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Packing preparing for large scale trade and award shows.
- Set up, everything from lighting, to audio to video.
- Running equipment during events to a high level of service our clients expected.
- Loading/Unloading trucks by hand and with forklift.
Forklift Driver/Production Worker
Oxford Frozen Foods
Oxford
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Ticketed Forklift operator with over 1000 hours of seat time.
- Knowledge of various production jobs, skills, food safety standards, and production safety.
Concrete Technician/Quality Assurance
Armtec Ltd
Calgary
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Certified concrete tester and Quality Assurance technician with skills such as but not limited to: Blueprint/technical drawing reading, following industry standards to assure quotas and quality are delivered to the customer.
- High attention to detail, keeping tickets/paperwork/sign off sheets up to date and organized.
- Stress management in a high stress environment.
Appetizer Chef
Barebones Bistro
Parrsboro
08.2012 - 11.2012
- Food safety skills, time management in a fast-paced environment, frequent quality of work tests by head chef.
Installation Technician
GWP Wallwork’s
Calgary
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Installed acoustic wall panels in buildings all over Calgary, from new hospitals to downtown Calgary's biggest buildings.
Pre-Press
Polycello
Amherst
07.2011 - 02.2012
- Responsible for prepping press cylinders/rollers with correct plates and sizes for the Plate Layer to attach them.
- Tidiness and organization critical as there is only one Pre Press position per shift.
Education
Diploma -
PRHS Parrsboro Reginal Highschool
Parrsboro, Nova ScotiaDiploma - Audio Engineering
NSCC Waterfront Campus
Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaSkills
- High attention to detail
- Time management
- Technical proficiency
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Self discipline
- Quick learner
- Team player
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
Transporting equipment to venues and setting up in an organized timely manner for the 2010 Halifax music week, and 2011 Halifax winter games. Working with industry professionals such as Carl Gosine (Technical director of the 2010 Olympic games) and Terry Pulliam (Recorded Sloan's gold album) I've organized and recorded EP's for 3 separate artists/bands in NSCC's recording studio.
Timeline
Travel consultant for American Express
Cloud5 Communications
06.2022 - Current
Cashier
Ken's Grocery
09.2020 - Current
Fire Watch
Chignecto Manor
02.2019 - 12.2019
Technical Service Representative/Fork Lift
Freeman Audio/Visual Canada
05.2018 - 11.2018
Forklift Driver/Production Worker
Oxford Frozen Foods
01.2016 - 08.2017
Concrete Technician/Quality Assurance
Armtec Ltd
03.2013 - 12.2015
Appetizer Chef
Barebones Bistro
08.2012 - 11.2012
Installation Technician
GWP Wallwork’s
02.2012 - 06.2012
Pre-Press
Polycello
07.2011 - 02.2012
Diploma -
PRHS Parrsboro Reginal Highschool
Diploma - Audio Engineering
NSCC Waterfront Campus