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Darren Kudlats

Darren Kudlats

Dundas,ON

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Assembly Supervisor

Barbecues Galore
01.2022 - Current
  • Oversee 3-5 Builders.
  • Stream line workflow by pulling product for assembly and make sure Builders are using time efficiently.
  • Test fire and and inspect product for delivery.
  • Assemble when required during peak season and assemble in the off season.
  • Help with deliveries in the off season.
  • Aid in receiving product to help keep accurate inventory.
  • Filling online orders and sending the orders out.
  • Streamlined workflow for increased productivity by organizing workstations and implementing standard operating procedures.

Self Employed

Valley Ridge Carpentry
03.2014 - 01.2022
  • Work with clients to design Decks and/or Fences that fit within their needs and budget
  • Preform handyman tasks efficiently and effectively to meet clients needs
  • Keep work areas clean and safe.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Lumber Sales Associate

Rona
08.2007 - 08.2013
  • Increased lumber sales by providing excellent customer service and in-depth product knowledge.
  • Assisted customers with selecting appropriate lumber for their projects, resulting in increased satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely reordering of products. Continuously updated product knowledge through training sessions and industry research, becoming a trusted resource for colleagues and customers alike.
  • Received incoming lumber deliveries, sorted items and stored in correct racks by dimensions and quality.
  • Moved bulk customer orders with safe operation of forklifts.
  • Assisted customers with selecting the appropriate lumber for their projects, resulting in increased satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Volunteer Canadian Ski Patrol Hockley Valley

Hockley Valley
10.2004 - 03.2012
  • Provide first aid to injured guests.
  • Transport injured off the hill to paramedics when required.
  • First sweep the hill to assess and fix any safety issues.
  • Last sweep to clear the hill of guests before closing.
  • Help lost guests.

Sports Equipment Technician

Sports Chek
09.2003 - 08.2007
  • Oversee 1-2 Technicians.
  • Sharpen skates.
  • Tune-up skis and snowboards as well as install binding.
  • Assemble and repair bicycles.
  • Help train floor staff and assist with the sales when required.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

No Degree - Carpentry

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
05.1996

Skills

  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Staff Supervision
  • Materials Inspection
  • Forklift Operation
  • Team building
  • Relationship Building
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Safety Procedures

Certification

  • Forklift operator
  • JHSC - PART 1 BASIC CERTIFICATION
  • JHSC - PART 2 - WORKPLACE SPECIFIC

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefits

Quote

If you can spend a perfectly useless afternoon in a perfectly useless manner, you have learned how to live.
Lin Yutang

Timeline

Assembly Supervisor

Barbecues Galore
01.2022 - Current

Self Employed

Valley Ridge Carpentry
03.2014 - 01.2022

Lumber Sales Associate

Rona
08.2007 - 08.2013

Volunteer Canadian Ski Patrol Hockley Valley

Hockley Valley
10.2004 - 03.2012

Sports Equipment Technician

Sports Chek
09.2003 - 08.2007

No Degree - Carpentry

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
  • Forklift operator
  • JHSC - PART 1 BASIC CERTIFICATION
  • JHSC - PART 2 - WORKPLACE SPECIFIC
Darren Kudlats