Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Bilingual
Extra-Curricular
Timeline
Hobbies and Interests
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James Desabrais

Ottawa,Canada

Summary

My objective is to become a valued team member and provide any services that allow company growth and positive client feedback.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Consultant

Sealand Quality Foods
03.2025 - Current

- Sales and Delivery of high quality foods to a vast clientele across Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.


- Door to Door sales and customer service.


- Product knowledge and te ability to articulate and consult with clients or the best options.


- Processing sales and keeping track of inventory and well as organizing delivery routes.

Arena Conversion Specialist

Ottawa Senators Hockey Club
08.2023 - Current

- Company Overview: Canadian Tire Centre 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, Ontario


- Day to Day responsibilities include checking ice temperatures, ensuring boards and glass are safe and secure, ensuring any arena issues are corrected.


- Advising and supervising arena conversions from hockey to concert or other event set ups.


- Supervising and assisting in building stage set ups for various bands and entertainment groups.


- Using power tools as well as hand tools daily.


- Use of critical thinking to troubleshoot any issues within the arena building.

Learning Solutions Advisor

Canada Revenue Agency
03.2006 - 07.2023

- Company Overview: Various locations, Ottawa, Ontario


- Monitored generic mailbox queues during peak times to ensure all issued tickets were answered promptly.


- Assisted clients with navigating webpages and locating desired learning content quickly.


- Developed strong customer service skills, building relationships with clients through effective communication.


- Worked with Ancile uPerform Software to create and modify learning materials, scripts and work instruction.


- Training facilitator for Ancile uPerform. Gave training to clients on how to properly and effectively use the software.


- Created profiles for students in SAP for learning purposes.


- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services, utilizing resources such as product manuals, online documents, and manufacturers websites.

Head Tire Technician

Frisby Tire Co.
06.1995 - 03.2006

- Company Overview: Somerset St. Ottawa, Quebec


- Performed tire and wheel services, including mounting, balancing, rotation, repair and replacement of tires on a variety of vehicles utilizing hand tools and power equipment.


- Maintained cleanliness of work area by following guidelines set forth by the company.


- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to safety standards and regulations.


- Maintained accurate records of inventory and managed stock levels for various types of tires.


- Ensured accuracy when entering data into computer system regarding invoices and other associated paperwork.

Education

Social Science

Heritage College
Hull, Quebec
01.1995

High School Diploma - undefined

Pontiac High School
Shawville, Quebec
06.1994

Skills

  • Communication
  • I can communicate well amongst my co-workers
  • I can understand problems and find efficient ways to solve them while working alongside my team members
  • Leadership
  • I can take charge of certain situations and provide ways of best resolving issues as well as assuring clients’ needs are met by myself or with various team members
  • Efficiency
  • I complete my tasks quickly and I manage my time well Ensuring that tasks are completed properly and with the utmost precision

Bilingual

I am proficient in both English and French.

Extra-Curricular

August 2021 - present | Hockey I play hockey and am a team representative in the Aylmer Men’s Hockey League. I have been involved in this league, off and on, for 20 years. August 2019 - Present | Softball I have been a member of the Aylmer 3-pitch League as a team co-representative for the past 4 years. I have been a part of this league for 10-15 years. I am a member of the Aylmer Men’s Slo-pitch league and have been a part of this association for 4-5 years.

Timeline

Culinary Consultant

Sealand Quality Foods
03.2025 - Current

Arena Conversion Specialist

Ottawa Senators Hockey Club
08.2023 - Current

Learning Solutions Advisor

Canada Revenue Agency
03.2006 - 07.2023

Head Tire Technician

Frisby Tire Co.
06.1995 - 03.2006

High School Diploma - undefined

Pontiac High School

Social Science

Heritage College

Hobbies and Interests

I enjoy sports, including hockey, softball and football. I have played hockey at high levels and continue to play both hockey and softball at competitive levels., I enjoy social activities with friends and family., I also enjoy working on and learning about cars.
James Desabrais