Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Devlin Keenan

Woodbridge

Summary

Personable and dedicated individual with strong sense of duty and commitment to public safety. Aiming to contribute to safer community through proactive service and protection. Able to work in high stress environments and deal with situations that can arise using interpersonal skills and de-escalation techniques

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Highschool Teacher

York Region District Schoolboard
09.2018 - Current
  • Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
  • Increased student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into lessons.

Maintenance and Property Management

8010137 Canada INC.
02.2015 - Current
  • Doing maintenance and renovations
  • Tracking hours and timing
  • Purchasing and tracking of materials
  • Tracking of hours worked and related paperwork
  • Had to interact with clients and renters in a professional polite manner and keep them happy while working on their units

Karate Instructor

North York Wado Ryu
01.2007 - 05.2019
  • Promoted the importance of self-discipline, perseverance, and respect through daily practices and discussions with students.
  • Assisted with sparring and contact exercises to pair students of similar rank, size, and age.
  • Tailored class content based on age groups and skill levels to provide appropriate challenges for each participant.
  • Managed administrative tasks such as class scheduling, student enrollment, and fee collection to ensure smooth operation of the dojo.

Teaching and Training Adults to Be Building Managers

Durham Continuing Education
09.2017 - 01.2018
  • Taught adults how to effectively work as a building maintenance manager
  • Had to work with adults who were at risk, or came from unfortunate circumstances
  • Always made sure to treat them with respect and courtesy

Carpenter and Labourer

Webb & Lashbrook INC.
09.2010 - 05.2015
  • Had to supervise sites and workers and make sure everything was going accordingly
  • Had to interact with clients, homeowners and vendors in a professional polite manner
  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.

Education

Teacher’s College - Tech (carpentry and construction)

Queens’ University
01.2016

Building Renovation Technologist -

George Brown College
01.2010

Building Renovation Technician -

George Brown College
01.2009

Skills

  • Responsible and reliable
  • Experience working in high stress environments and dealing with situations that can arise
  • Observant and detail-oriented
  • Exceptionally friendly and patient
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Safety awareness proficiency
  • Enforcement processes
  • Self-defense trained
  • Problem-solving
  • Can drive and operate a wide variety of vehicles

Accomplishments

  • National Karate Competitor. Competed in Canadian Karate Nationals during 2014 season.
  • trained national level karate athletes

Certification

  • Teaching certification and license
  • 2nd degree black belt in Wado-Ryu karate
  • health and safety training as well as WHMIS
  • First aid and CPR trained

Timeline

Highschool Teacher

York Region District Schoolboard
09.2018 - Current

Teaching and Training Adults to Be Building Managers

Durham Continuing Education
09.2017 - 01.2018

Maintenance and Property Management

8010137 Canada INC.
02.2015 - Current

Carpenter and Labourer

Webb & Lashbrook INC.
09.2010 - 05.2015

Karate Instructor

North York Wado Ryu
01.2007 - 05.2019

Building Renovation Technologist -

George Brown College

Teacher’s College - Tech (carpentry and construction)

Queens’ University

Building Renovation Technician -

George Brown College
Devlin Keenan