ERKAN TAN
Pickering,ON
Summary
Reliable professional with background in facility maintenance and cleanliness. Known for high productivity levels and ability to efficiently complete tasks with precision. Skilled in operating cleaning machinery, chemical handling and safety protocols, and waste management practices. Excelling through strong organizational skills, adaptability, and teamwork to ensure environments are sanitary and welcoming.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Universal Metal Recycling
04.2021 - Current
- Employed and managed vendors
- Payroll
- Budgeting orders and inventory
- Secured significant cost reductions by effectively negotiating with vendors.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Coordinated shipping internationally
Manager
A1 Metal
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Operated forklift safely to move materials and pallets around the warehouse.
- Maintained janitorial equipment in good working order
- Cleaned bathrooms, replenishing supplies such as soap, toilet tissue and paper towels.
- Ensured that all spills were promptly cleaned up.
- Inspected heating and cooling systems for proper functioning.
- Verified part numbers, quantities, and prices against invoices and purchase orders.
- Assisted with snow removal from sidewalks during winter months.
- Maintained accurate records of all orders received, processed, shipped, and returned.
- Prepared outgoing packages according to shipping instructions, including labeling and packaging.
- Inspected all items for damage or defects prior to stocking.
- Performed inventory regularly to ensure accuracy and meet budgets
- Organized warehouse
Structural Welder
U&M Welding
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing welding duties.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Calibrated gauges to measure the correct amount of heat during welding operations.
- Determined the proper amperage, voltage settings, and filler metals needed for each job.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Developed customized jigs and fixtures for specific tasks as required by the job at hand.
- Read technical documents such as blueprints and schematics accurately when necessary.
Welder
Swissport
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Performed welding maintenance on equipment and machinery to ensure proper operation.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Identified potential hazards related to welding activities and reported them immediately.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Cleaned up workspaces after each job was complete in order to maintain a safe and organized working environment.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Operated various shop tools such as grinders, drills, saws, shears, presses.
- Ensured a safe work environment at all times by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Created detailed records of all performed maintenance tasks for future reference.
- Read technical drawings accurately in order to interpret complex instructions correctly.
Professional Soccer Player
Bursaspor
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Maintained strict discipline to manage daily training and education
- Selected among 500 competitors in recruitment trials
- Maintained fitness through regular practice sessions and gym workouts.
- Maintained strict discipline to manage daily training and education
- Featured in media outlets for outstanding athletic contributions
- Adhered to healthy diet and good exercise program to maintain physical conditioning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Satec
06-2009
Skills
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Deep Cleaning
- Snow Removal
- Operating Heavy Machinery
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Safe Cleaning with Chemicals
- Sanitizing Facilities
- Closet Detailing
- Management
- Groundskeeping
- Attention to Detail
- Polishing Surfaces
- Excellent Communication
- Sweeping and Mopping
- Exceptional Time Management
Certification
- Forklift license and certification
- Manual Arc Welding license
- MIG welding license
- WHIMUS training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Trophies won in soccer
- Track and field honors
- Captain of highschool chess team
Timeline
Owner
Universal Metal Recycling
04.2021 - Current
Manager
A1 Metal
03.2019 - 02.2021
Structural Welder
U&M Welding
05.2017 - 02.2019
Welder
Swissport
02.2015 - 04.2017
Professional Soccer Player
Bursaspor
08.2010 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Satec
- Forklift license and certification
- Manual Arc Welding license
- MIG welding license
- WHIMUS training
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