Dustin Alexander Gardner
Self-Employed/Independent Contractor
Airdrie,Alberta
Summary
Ambitious Freelance Consultant with excellent Athletic and Nutritional skills. Highly effective at supporting multiple projects and defining best solutions.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Independent Contractor
The Wandering Triathlete
Airdrie, Alberta
08.2016 - Current
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Educated clients about relationship between nutrition and fitness.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Educated patients about therapeutic nutrition, ingredients selection, food prep and meal planning.
Internet Assessor
Appen Ltd
Airdrie, Alberta
08.2021 - Current
- Conduct research and provide feedback that measures the accuracy of web search results, how useful the results pages are, and the relevance of the search results.
- Analyze a variety of web search engines including Google, Bing, Yahoo, and Duck Duck Go
- Collected and analyzed data to improve strategies.
- Work independently and on a team, depending on the project, to enhance search engine results
Transcriptionist
Appen Ltd
Airdrie, Alberta
11.2021 - Current
- Used headsets and transcribing software to take dictation of documents.
- Reviewed and edited transcribed reports and corrected material for spelling, grammar and clarity.
- Performed QA metrics, productivity metrics and daily reviews of post-QA reports adhering to transcription quality assurance standards.
- Independently contracted, working through and online portal.
- Performed freelance work with flexibility to meet employer-set deadlines.
Shift Supervisor
Urban Cellars
Saskatoon, SK
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Applied security, safety and loss prevention strategies during shifts.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Regulated pricing, inventory count and supply during shift hours.
Warehouse Lead
P & H Milling Group
Saskatoon, Saskatoon
06.2005 - 07.2015
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
- Inspected equipment and used troubleshooting approaches to keep machines operational.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Assisted warehouse manager with during busy periods, developing new skills while boosting warehouse efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Nutrition: Specializing in Sports
Alive Academy
Richmond, BC 08.2020 - Current
Certificate - Herbology
Alive Academy
Richmond, BC 05.2022 - Current
Certificate - Holistic Health Fundamentals
Alive Academy
Richmond, BC 08.2020 - 10.2020
Certificate - R.Y.T. 200 HR & Fuse
Naked Truth Yoga
Vancouver, BC 06.2020 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Hudson Bay Composite High School
Hudson Bay, SK 09.1994 - 06.1999
Skills
Shipping and receiving operations
Cash handling expertise
Nutrition program management
Self-Motivated
Athletic training and coaching
Flexible and Adaptable
Organization and Time Management
Problem-Solving
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Certificate - Herbology
Alive Academy
05.2022 - Current
Transcriptionist
Appen Ltd
11.2021 - Current
Internet Assessor
Appen Ltd
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Applied Nutrition: Specializing in Sports
Alive Academy
08.2020 - Current
Certificate - Holistic Health Fundamentals
Alive Academy
08.2020 - 10.2020
Certificate - R.Y.T. 200 HR & Fuse
Naked Truth Yoga
06.2020 - 08.2020
CPR - Level C
06-2020
Serve It Right
06-2020
Shift Supervisor
Urban Cellars
06.2018 - 08.2019
Independent Contractor
The Wandering Triathlete
08.2016 - Current
Warehouse Lead
P & H Milling Group
06.2005 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Hudson Bay Composite High School
09.1994 - 06.1999
Certification
CPR - Level C
Volunteer
Sunset Community Volunteer Fire Department - Volunteer FireFighter
UFCW - Delegate