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James Burton

Parry Sound,ON

Summary

Seasoned professional with a diverse background, including owning and operating six restaurants and excelling as a Craft Service specialist in movies and television. Renowned for exceptional customer service and proficiency in boating, including docking and maintenance. Proven track record of success, notably requested by name in the entertainment industry and skilled in steering vessels of various sizes.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Golf Course Groundskeeper

Seguin Valley Golf Course
Parry Sound, Ontario
05.2023 - 10.2024
  • I was on the rough mower daily
  • maintained a high level of proficiency on the course
  • maintained the mower regarding oil and cleaning daily

Restaurant Owner/Operator

self
Parry Sound, Toronto, Mitchell, Norland, Ontario
03.1984 - 01.2021
  • Owned and operated 6 restaurants
  • trained staff in all areas
  • customer service was always understood as priority # 1
  • meticulously maintained a super clean environment
  • inventory and food prep pars daily
  • and everything else background related involving our businesses

Craft Service in Movies and Television

various production companies
Toronto, Ontario
02.1997 - 12.2009
  • Looked after crew and talent for breakfast and special requests
  • individual menus for talent when needed
  • I was the # 1 in city at that time to get requested for future shows

Deckhand Wheelsman

Gulf Oil
Montreal East, Quebec
12.1980 - 05.1984

Regular deckhand and wheelsman duties.

Steered a 450-ft tanker.

In 1984, I was laid off due to not having enough seniority when Gulf Oil was purchased by another company.

So, that's when I opened my first restaurant

Deckhand/ Wheelsman

Coast Guard
Parry Sound, Ontario
12.1974 - 11.1980
  • Regular duties as a deckhand
  • Steered 265 ft ship as wheelsman

Education

High School Diploma -

Parry Sound High School
Parry Sound, ON
06-1974

Skills

  • I have relevant boating experience
  • I have owned 14-footers to a 36-foot Gibson houseboat, a 41-foot Chris Craft, a 36-foot Carver, and many many more boats over the years
  • I am able to dock boats with single or twin screws
  • Customer service in all my businesses have been first
  • Knowing how to read chart plotters
  • Maintaining a clean vessel as well as watching out for fellow boaters is always a priority as well
  • I am not going back to the golf course this year, and I would be willing to commit for a season, and if we are a good fit, perhaps a couple more years after would be great
  • I am retired

Affiliations

  • I snowmobile, boat ( I have a 24FT formula bowrider now) on Georgian Bay, play pool and play alot with my golden retriever Penelope
  • My last restaurant ( The Riverside Inn, Norland) was on the TV show" You Gotta Eat Here" as well as we were in various trade magazines and the Pubs of Ontario hand guide

Timeline

Golf Course Groundskeeper

Seguin Valley Golf Course
05.2023 - 10.2024

Craft Service in Movies and Television

various production companies
02.1997 - 12.2009

Restaurant Owner/Operator

self
03.1984 - 01.2021

Deckhand Wheelsman

Gulf Oil
12.1980 - 05.1984

Deckhand/ Wheelsman

Coast Guard
12.1974 - 11.1980

High School Diploma -

Parry Sound High School

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