Crystal Van Breda
London,Canada
Summary
To obtain a full-time position where I can grow my career.
Experienced with welding techniques and fabrication processes. Utilizes precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality, durable welds. Strong understanding of safety protocols and effective teamwork, contributing to efficient and safe project completion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
The Iron Outback
- Working on a farm
- Feeding animals
- Driving tractor
- Learning species of wood
- Plaining and sanding
- Working and servicing customers
- Loading customer vehicles with purchase's
- Self Employment
Welder
Tigercat Industries
- Working in a fast-paced environment, time sensitive, and at times demanding atmosphere.
- Working with heavy steel products
- Following blueprints
- Completing the job within the tact time given
- Organizing all the parts needed to complete the job
- Following all the safety rules for welding
- Welding
- Clean up
- Tool clean up
Demoulding
Diamond Aircraft
- Working in the composite department demoulding ALL aircraft parts
- Learning all the part names
- Organizing parts to be sent to the trim shop
- Cleaning the moulds
- Waxing and wiping parts to be entered back into production
- Prepping spray parts to be primed
- Drilling holes for wire harnesses into aircraft parts as per drill guidelines on work orders (drill hole size, placement)
- Keeping department space clean and obstruction free
- Working in a fast-paced environment, time sensitive, and at times demanding atmosphere.
Receptionist
CAR-WAL GARAGE DOORS
801 PROGRESS DR. LONDON
10.2025 - Current
- Managed front desk operations, providing exceptional customer service to walk-in clients.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated service calls for sales representatives efficiently.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone and email, ensuring satisfaction.
- Organized office supplies and maintained inventory levels for seamless operations.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handled credit card transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions using CRM software.
- Assisted in processing invoice payments and handling transactions with precision.
Self Employed
Creative Wishes Photography
01.2013 - Current
- Weddings
- Landscapes
- Architectural & Historical Buildings
- Maternity
- Holiday Photos
Aslon Management Inc.
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Assembling front line seats for GM, working through a scanning system to ensure seats have all their components and is up to the strict quality controls of GM.
- The position consists of manually assembling wire harnesses, heating and lumbar components.
- Placing the proper foam, trim and air bags into the frame.
- Many small components, torqueing fasteners and steaming the fabrics.
- Work closely with Quality to ensure specifications are met before packaging and shipping.
- Assist with Supervisor in the tear down process for returns and damaged seats.
Temp worker
People Store
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Creating headliners for Gm , installing consoles , checking all the working mechanisms , lifting 50lbs , bending , long hours standing , fast paced , completing jobs under cycle time efficiently , correcting or fixing and defects , knowledge in looking for defects , completed training on 14 jobs in 1 month
Education
Personal Support Worker -
Fanshawe College
London, Ontario01-2001
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East Elgin Secondary School
Aylmer, Ontario01-2000
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Critical thinking
- Layout and fitting
- Wire feed machines
- Crane operation
- Hazardous material handling
- First aid training
- Surface grinding
- Power tool operation
- MIG welding
Extra-Curricular Activities
Special Olympics Soccer, Strathroy Ont. - Coaching - Leading routine warm up exercises Encouraging social interactive skills Special Olympics Soccer, Strathroy Ont. - Coaching - Leading routine warm up exercises Encouraging social interactive skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Receptionist
CAR-WAL GARAGE DOORS
10.2025 - Current
Aslon Management Inc.
01.2017 - 02.2019
Temp worker
People Store
09.2016 - 01.2017
Self Employed
Creative Wishes Photography
01.2013 - Current
The Iron Outback
Welder
Tigercat Industries
Demoulding
Diamond Aircraft
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East Elgin Secondary School
Personal Support Worker -
Fanshawe College
Community Service
Outcomes Support Facilitator, Middlesex Community Living Strathroy Ont., 2007, 2012, Supporting individuals with disabilities and special needs, Accounting for Individuals personal spending, Providing transportation to and from their jobs, home, and personal activities, Participates in Outcome Conferences with Families, Charting M.A.R.S. And log books, Assisting them with all aspects of daily living such as cooking, cleaning and personal hygiene
Experience in:
- First Aid and CPR
- Clinical experience in Nursing & Retirement homes
- Works under minimal supervision and a Team Leader
- Seizure Training
- Medication Administration and Record Keeping
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Gentle Persuasive Approach Training
- HACCP Training
- Canadian Government Food Safety Guidelines
- W.H.M.I.S. 2019
- Crane Training 2019
- Workplace Harassment & Violence Training 2019
- Conflict Resolution Training
- Medication Assistance Program Certificate
- 10+ years’ experience on a Geriatric Psychiatric unit in Long Term care setting
- 7+ years’ experience on a Dementia / Alzheimer unit in a Long-Term care setting
- Workplace Health & Safety