Connor Andrews

Oshawa,ON

Summary

Hardworking young man with solid experience preparing work areas, organizing materials and safely operating numerous types of equipment. Supports the execution of routine projects and upholds a high safety standard while doing so. Contributes to team goals and monitors the workplace for safety hazards. Also strives to bring a positive, can-do attitude into the workplace each day.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative/Retail Associate

Water Depot

Port Perry, ON

07.2021 - 02.2024

Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock of water treatment products and supplies.
Maintained customer records in the sales management system for follow-up purposes.
Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
Set up meetings with potential clients and listened to their wishes and concerns.
Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Solely operated and managed the store majority of the time, and also moved around to different store locations smoothly when needed.
Maximized sales by keeping areas tidy, fully stocked and correctly priced.
Operated register, handled cash and processed credit card transactions.
Conducted water testing and analysis daily to ensure that quality control standards were met.

Long Term Contractor/Battery Line Operator

Raymond Johnston Equipment

Ajax, ON

06.2018 - 08.2019

Maintained optimal timelines of battery changing in coordination with equipment.
Ensured that all batteries were ready for use and adequately watered and charged prior to installing them in MHE equipment.
Oversaw the inventory of batteries by checking for charged batteries, batteries that needed to be charged and ensured they were properly organized.
Kept work area clean and inspected PPE on a daily basis.
Performed daily safety checklists and daily inspections on the battery loader. Ensured all safety features were fully operational and made sure there were no damages.
Verified that forklifts were parked at the designated location.
Performed duties in a very fast paced environment.
I would assist customers by installing a new battery, inserting the safety plate and making sure it is secured.
Complied with all onsite company policies and procedures, as well as health and safety requirements.
Completed large amounts of time blocks using Microsoft Excel as a tool. Time blocks needed to be completed by a certain deadline.

Retail/Warehouse Associate

Canadian Tire

Bowmanville, ON

01.2014 - 06.2018

Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
Stocked and cleaned shelves while maintaining neat and orderly store.
Engaged shoppers, providing assistance and information on merchandise and product features.
Answered questions about current promotions and resolved issues according to store policies.
Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
Inspected and moved products to designated areas in warehouse.
Counted and stocked different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles to promote safe work environment.
Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clarington Central Secondary School