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Overview
Work History
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References
Volunteer Experience
Certification
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Ian Poortinga

Exeter,Canada

Summary

Dedicated and skilled Co-Op Student at OKE WOODSMITH, adept in carpentry and construction safety. Proven ability to operate machinery like skid steers while maintaining a strong work ethic. Recognized for problem-solving and time management, contributing to efficient job site operations and successful project completions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Op Student

OKE WOODSMITH
06.2024 - Current
  • Working on job sites, building houses start to finish, jobs included framing, concrete, excavation, renovations.
  • Also responsible for keep job site clean
  • Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
  • Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.

Property & Shop Organizer

JAYDEN'S MECHANICAL
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Working on job sites, assisting coworkers with help when needed.
  • In charge of keeping the shop tidy.
  • Learning bits of HVAC, Construction, Electrical and Plumbing

Spring Planter

LUCAN COUNTRY GARDENS
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Worked in retail and wholesale selling plants.
  • Using equipment such as skid steer, tractors and wheel loaders.

Barn Maintanance

H. POORTINGA LIVESTOCK
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Managed pen and trailer cleaning, executed yard work, and maintained fields with rotary mower.

Chicken Catcher

HEYINK POULTRY
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Assist frequently with spring and summer stone picking.
  • Helped with shipping chickens and cleaning barns.

Education

Grade 11 -

London Christian High
London, ON
06.2025

CO-OP -

Co-op Experience
Grand Bend, ON
02-2025

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to stay on task and be responsible
  • Experience running machinery such as forklifts, skid steers, and tractors
  • Construction safety
  • Carpentry techniques
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Equipment maintenance

References

  • Laura Miedema, Teacher at LCH, lmiedema@lchonline.ca
  • Jayden Desjardine, Owner of Jayden's Mechanical, 519-872-1407
  • Darren Bouman, Owner of Lucan Country Gardens, 519-317-1331

Volunteer Experience

Muskegon Serve, Volunteer, 07/01/23, 08/31/23, Exeter, ON

Certification

G2 License

Working at Heights

Electrical Saftey

WHMIS

MEWP Operator

Timeline

Co-Op Student

OKE WOODSMITH
06.2024 - Current

Property & Shop Organizer

JAYDEN'S MECHANICAL
01.2022 - 12.2024

Spring Planter

LUCAN COUNTRY GARDENS
01.2020 - 12.2023

Barn Maintanance

H. POORTINGA LIVESTOCK
01.2020 - 12.2022

Chicken Catcher

HEYINK POULTRY
01.2020 - 12.2022

Grade 11 -

London Christian High

CO-OP -

Co-op Experience

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