Customer focused individual with nearly30 years of retail and warehouse experience at Costco Wholesale.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
FMH Transport
09.2023 - 11.2024
Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
General Labor Construction Worker
CanWest Concrete Cutting & Coring
06.2023 - 09.2023
Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
Maintained clean, organized worksites to promote a safe working environment and minimize hazards.
Collaborated with team members to complete challenging tasks, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities.
Promoted a positive work culture amongst peers by fostering teamwork, mutual respect, open communication channels within the team dynamic.
Assisted in ensuring accurate measurements and proper material usage for optimal resource management on projects.
Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
Contributed to a safer work environment by identifying potential hazards and promptly addressing them before they escalated into more significant issues.
Caregiver
Family Members
05.2018 - 06.2023
Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Cashier
Costco Wholesale
08.1990 - 05.2018
Assisted members with their purchases
Upsold company membership, credit card, and charity donations
Responsible for accurate inventory stock
Assisted management with training staff on policy and procedures
Exceeded company daily cashier quota to move members through cash line effectively and efficiently
Event Staging
Edmonton Convention Center
09.1989 - 08.1990
Logistic set up of corporate and private events
Worked as a crew to set up tables, lighting, and stages
Custodial and heavy lifting duties
Underground Tram Operator/Laborer
United Keno Hills Mine
04.1987 - 06.1989
Underground mining of precious metals including silver and gold
Daily Hazard Assessments for mine safety
Responsible for clearing tunnels with Scoop Tram and Mini Loader
Various manual labor tasks using hand tools and assisted heavy equipment operators
Education
General Diploma - undefined
Queen Elizabeth High School, Edmonton, Alberta
06.1986
Skills
Warehouse Process Efficiency
POS Software
Management
Membership and sales
Warehouse Operations
Event staging
Underground Mining
Class 5 License with Q Endorsement
Valid Drivers Abstract
Fit for duty/can lift50lbs
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Delivery Driver - FMH Transport
09.2023 - 11.2024
General Labor Construction Worker - CanWest Concrete Cutting & Coring
06.2023 - 09.2023
Caregiver - Family Members
05.2018 - 06.2023
Cashier - Costco Wholesale
08.1990 - 05.2018
Event Staging - Edmonton Convention Center
09.1989 - 08.1990
Underground Tram Operator/Laborer - United Keno Hills Mine