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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extra Curriculars
Volunteer Experience
Languages
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Colton Burniston

Chatham,ON

Summary

Highly motivated and diligent professional with a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates exceptional organizational and collaboration skills, with a track record of process improvement. Adept at multitasking, with strong problem-solving capabilities and a commitment to superior work standards. Willing to take on diverse tasks to support team objectives. Reliable and dedicated team player with a resourceful and hardworking approach.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Student

RS Technologies
  • Interpret and adhere to blueprint instructions for the customization of utility pole products.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting both metric and standard measurement systems.
  • Operate various power tools, including saws, nail guns, and drills.
  • Lift truck operator

Team Member

McDonald’s
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Customer service and cash management
  • Food preparation, cleanliness, and sanitation
  • Inventory stocking and maintenance services
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.

Maintenance Groundskeeper

Early Acres Estate Winery
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Executed maintenance tasks on field equipment and property upkeep, including rigorous outdoor labor.
  • Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies for efficient operation.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail while ensuring all aspects of ground maintenance were executed with precision.
  • Maintained functionality of walkways, parking lots, and other paved surfaces by performing regular inspections and repairs as needed.

Corn Detasseler

DuPont Pioneer
06.2017 - 08.2020
  • Promoted to “Clean-Up Crew” for overtime hours and overseeing crew members field work
  • Exhibited adaptability in adjusting to varied field sizes, plant heights, and row lengths during the detasseling season.
  • Worked in harsh weather conditions to accomplish necessary planting, cultivation and harvesting work for corn crop.

Building Maintenance Services, Co-op Student

Grand Retirement Village
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Executed a variety of indoor and outdoor building maintenance tasks, including painting, minor plumbing and electrical repairs, and yard upkeep.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Shadowed personnel, learning safe and effective operation of systems.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new software tools and technologies as required for various assignments.


Education

Police Foundations -

Fanshawe College
London, ON
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Ursuline College Chatham
Chatham, ON
06.2020

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Self-Motivated
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Team-Oriented
  • Leadership
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Completed Lift Truck Course (with RS Technologies) to operate a lift truck
  • Fast Learner
  • Positive Attitude
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail

Extra Curriculars

Hockey Team Captain, 09/2016, 03/2018, Chatham, ON, Captain for two consecutive years

Volunteer Experience

  • London Police, 09/2023, 12/2023, London, ON, Helped assist in training exercies, Assisted in riot traing
  • Chatham-Kent Cyclones Hockey Team, 12/2017, 03/2018, Chatham, ON, Volunteered as an assistant to the head coach, including performing try-out drills and supporting team practices

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Maintenance Groundskeeper

Early Acres Estate Winery
06.2020 - 09.2020

Building Maintenance Services, Co-op Student

Grand Retirement Village
01.2020 - 06.2020

Team Member

McDonald’s
09.2019 - 04.2021

Corn Detasseler

DuPont Pioneer
06.2017 - 08.2020

Summer Student

RS Technologies

Police Foundations -

Fanshawe College

High School Diploma -

Ursuline College Chatham
Colton Burniston