FRANCIS KESSIE
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
A driven and charismatic individual who aspires to lead others to success. Am a believer in closed loop communication to ensure tasks are understood, which provides accountabilities for all parties involved. Am comfortable using both physical and mental abilities. I thrive overseeing administrative and logistical tasks to ensure duties are completed within guidelines. Am a people-person, and can deal with conflict in a professional and objective manner.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Survey Assistant
Midwest Surveys
11.2022 - Current
- Assist the crew lead with field survey work
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Strong knowledge of distances in the metric system
- Operate and maintain various survey equipment including GPS, total station, setup of RTK / GNSS / digital level
- Find and dig for evidence
- Perform Commercial RPRs, Grade Certificates., and Topographic Surveys
- Perform Commercial and Industrial Construction surveys
- Workdays ranging from 8 to 12 hours
- Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously collecting and recording survey measurements.
- Assisted in the completion of various land surveys for efficient project development.
Train Conductor
Canada National Railway
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Traveling to various locations with the train ensuring cargo arrives safely at the destination
- Switching cars, splitting, or building up trains in the yard, sidings, or tracks
- Operating various devices on railcars and locomotives, such as uncoupling levers and handbrakes
- Observing, interpreting, and relaying signals to ensure the safety of the train.
- Improved on-time performance with effective communication between train crew members and dispatchers.
Sortation Associate
Amazon Logistics
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Managing and receiving truck deliveries and packages
- Scanning barcodes of about 300 packages with RF scanners and handheld devices
- Building, wrapping, sorting, and transporting packages based on routes or destinations
- Warehouse Management and Data Entry.
- Enhanced efficiency by sorting and organizing packages according to destination codes.
- Maintained a safe work environment through proper handling of packages and equipment.
Sales Representative
People Ready Agency
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building. (20 calls per day)
- Negotiated contracts to secure long-term business relationships and favorable pricing for clients.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
Crew Member
A&W Restaurant
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Cooked food orders and maintained efficiency at stations
- Backed up other crew members to keep team workflow
- Greeted customers and took orders
- Handled payment processing duties and provided customers with receipts and accurate changes
- Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to satisfaction
- Personally addressed and welcomed guests to business daily, improving overall customer service and engagement.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for crew members.
Technical Sales Engineer
Metrisys Ghana Ltd
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Prepared presentations and demos for GEOMAX survey equipment, NATIONAL INSTRUMENT, and QUANSER laboratory equipment
- Attended trade shows and seminars to promote GEOMAX, NATIONAL INSTRUMENT, and other brands for industry development, implementing a winning strategy
- Identified sales opportunities by assessing the environment
- Submitted monthly reports, including booking forecasts, monthly highlights, and CRM entries
- Provided technical troubleshooting and problem solving for clients
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing tailored technical solutions to meet client needs.
- Strengthened relationships with key clients through consistent communication and proactive problem solving.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Construction Project Management
Fanshawe College
London, ON04.2020
BSc. Geomatics Engineering -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana, West Africa06.2009
Skills
- Proficiency with AutoCAD (Carlson), ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, MS Office
- Knowledge of geographic database systems
- Knowledge in data modeling and spatial analysis
- Ability to read and work from civil designs
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
- Ability to learn new software quickly
- Excellent customer service skills
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Survey Assistant
Midwest Surveys
11.2022 - Current
Train Conductor
Canada National Railway
04.2021 - 10.2021
Sortation Associate
Amazon Logistics
08.2020 - 03.2021
Crew Member
A&W Restaurant
11.2019 - 03.2020
Sales Representative
People Ready Agency
10.2019 - 04.2020
Technical Sales Engineer
Metrisys Ghana Ltd
04.2016 - 07.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - Construction Project Management
Fanshawe College
BSc. Geomatics Engineering -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
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