Dave Kobasiuk
Calgary,AB
Summary
Driven, overly-ambitious and keen on making an impact. Results-oriented professional with a strong background in interpersonal communication, team collaboration and conflict resolution. Adept at fostering positive relationships, leading teams, and ensuring seamless client interactions. Proven ability to adapt to diverse environments and drive positive change through effective communication and problem-solving."
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Support Worker
Calgary Dream Centre
06.2023 - Current
- Demonstrating proficiency in various computer systems and programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and surveillance software.
- Collaborating with team members across all departments to ensure smooth building and program operations.
- Updating and maintaining accurate records of over 100 clients' interactions, program activities and meeting attendance.
- Administering and logging urine tests to ensure building/program integrity, client accountability and safety.
- Offering guidance and encouragement to clients facing challenges in their recovery journey, utilizing personal experience and professional expertise.
- Employing effective conflict resolution strategies to address any disputes or disagreements among clients, promoting harmonious and supportive atmosphere conducive to recovery.
- Assisted clients in identifying personal goals for recovery and developing actionable plans to achieve them.
- Data entry and email correspondence.
Laborer
Amadeus Contracting
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Cleanup of tree debris from tree falling. Using wood-chipper for disposal of tree limbs.
- Splitting/stacking wood using wood splitter.
- Painting/staining designated areas.
- Using tools such as: Plasma cutter, grinders, skill saws and other equipment in relation to job being done.
- Cleaning out gutters/picking up gutter debris and disposing of it.
- Debris removal from roofs, includes using zinc-based chemicals to rid roofs of moss.
- Basic carpentry/plumbing work.
- Expanded skillset through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
Caterer
River Ridge Seniors Village
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Delivering friendly and hospitable food experience to 90+ residents living within the facility.
- Ensuring dietary needs and food preferences are followed in effort to provide best care possible to each individual resident.
- Plating food, preparing drinks and serving them to residents in designated section during mealtimes.
- General cleaning of workspace depending on area that is assigned designated by particular shift
- Duties may include: mopping, sweeping, sanitizing surfaces, emptying garbage cans and recycling bins.
- Clearing of and setting tables in preparation for next mealtime.
- Ensuring positive and caring attitude is maintained throughout shift despite any setbacks.
- Preparing desserts for 90+ residents – which includes creating different options for those who have food allergies, are diabetic, preferences, etc.
Server/Social Media Manager
Boston Pizza Southtrail Crossing
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Delivering friendly and efficient service to 60+ people per day to ensure pleasant dining experience for all guests.
- Romancing food and drinks and upselling where applicable for guests benefit as well as business.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Answering phone and taking delivery and/or takeout orders, ensuring orders and information is correct.
- Serving reservations and/or large parties (30+) ensuring everyone is well looked after.
- Training new servers and/or hosts to business’ standards on ensuring quality service and positive guest experience.
- Maintaining social media accounts, (Facebook, Instagram) keeping community engaged and updated with new promotions, specials, sports events, etc.
- Creating promotions with other leaders to bring in more business on slower days.
Fitness Consultant
World Health Midnapore/Macleod Trail
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Conducted a minimum of 100 cold calls daily to prospective members, successfully scheduling at least 5 appointments for same-day or upcoming workday.
- Data entry for head office statistics.
- Introducing prospective members to the club, building rapport and establishing their fitness goals and direct buying motive(s) to make a sale.
- Partnered with local businesses to offer promotional deals benefitting both parties involved.
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, minimizing injury risk while maximizing workout efficiency.
- Collaborated with other fitness professionals to create supportive environment for clients, promoting overall wellbeing.
Cashier
Esso
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Dealing with cash and ensuring to give the correct amount of change, cleaning the car wash, and general cleaning and maintenance of the store to keep it tidy and sanitary for customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Didsbury High School
Didsbury, AB06.2015
Skills
- Organized
- Detail-oriented
- Critical thinking
- Positive and outgoing disposition
- Inquisitive
- Teachable
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Recovery Support Worker
Calgary Dream Centre
06.2023 - Current
Laborer
Amadeus Contracting
07.2020 - 10.2022
Caterer
River Ridge Seniors Village
10.2019 - 06.2020
Server/Social Media Manager
Boston Pizza Southtrail Crossing
09.2017 - 05.2019
Fitness Consultant
World Health Midnapore/Macleod Trail
02.2016 - 08.2017
Cashier
Esso
07.2014 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Didsbury High School
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