Jake Vella
Brampton,ON
Summary
Motivated individual with strong work ethic and working independently. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Greenhouse and Park Labourer
Public Services Department
01.2019 - Current
- Plant, cultivate, weed, transplant, prune, and harvest
- Manage greenhouse maintenance (upkeep irrigation and ventilation systems)
- Identify disease and pest issues
- Maintain the park’s walkways (shovel snow, and salt walkways)
- Provide directional services to park patrons.
Club Pride
LA Fitness
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in high-traffic areas
- Ensure a safe and hygienic environment for guests
- Used cleaning equipment safely and responsibly
- Communicating effectively with team members
- Assisted in inventory management and restocking.
Lift and Tubing Attendant
Public Services Department
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Ensured a safe and controlled dispatch of tubers
- Opened and closed surface lifts, including set-up and take-down of lift corrals and deceleration mats
- Ensured that the approved operating procedures were followed in accordance with the lift operations manual
- Completed administrative duties in a timely manner (i.e., incident reports).
Education
Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies -
University of Guelph
01.2026
Diploma in Community & Justice Services -
Humber College
01.2026
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School
01.2020
Skills
- Skilled in various public service areas and operations
- Over 70 hours of voluntary service in various environments
- Working knowledge of various computer programs
- First Aid & CPR Level C – AED, St John’s Ambulance, 2018
- Adapt easily to new experiences and challenges
- Proficient time management and organizational skills
- Strong leadership and team skills
- Ability to work independently
- Problem Resolution
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Verbal Communication
Volunteer Experience
- Custodial Assistant, St. Simon Catholic Elementary School, TCDSB, Aug. 2016, Aug. 2017, Cleaned assigned school spaces including classrooms, corridors, multipurpose rooms, staffroom, Attended to schoolyard beautification projects, Operated cleaning machinery, Cleaned grounds of debris and litter, Moved heavy furniture upon instruction and identified need for repairs, Ensured the correct usage of cleaning chemicals and agents, Restocked soap, paper towels, toilet roll dispensers, Worked independently and cooperatively with other staff members to maintain a sanitary environment
- Teacher Assistant, St. Simon Catholic Elementary School, TCDSB, Aug. 2016, Aug. 2017, Created bulletin board displays in various classroom and corridors, Prepared instructional materials, Rearranged classroom furniture, upon instruction
- Invasive Plant Removal, Credit Valley Conservation, Sept. 2017, Removed non-native, invasive plants that affected the natural balance of the area
- Tree Planting and Habitat Restoration, Credit Valley Conservation, Oct. 2017, Transplanted tree saplings, Sought to restore habitat areas for animals
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Highlights
- Skilled in various public service areas and operations.
- Over 70 hours of voluntary service in various environments.
- Working knowledge of various computer programs.
Awards
University Entry Scholarship, Ryerson University, 2020 Philip Pocock Catholic High School Honour Award, 2017, 2018, 2020 Philip Pocock Catholic High School Boys X-Country Running MVP, 2017 and 2018
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Club Pride
LA Fitness
01.2021 - 01.2022
Greenhouse and Park Labourer
Public Services Department
01.2019 - Current
Lift and Tubing Attendant
Public Services Department
01.2018 - 01.2019
Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies -
University of Guelph
Diploma in Community & Justice Services -
Humber College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School
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