James Hanrahan
Niagara Falls,ON
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 24 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Assistant/Trainer
Marineland
05.2021 - Current
- Restraining whales safely during exams and procedures.
- Preparing food and feeding whales to provide necessary nutrients and keep healthy.
- Maintained equipment and facility to keep whale care environment and tools in good working order.
- Monitoring pool conditions to maintain clean living spaces for whales and prevent spread of disease.
- Managing food prep as well as the employees responsible for the food prep.
- Ensuring our preparation facility is well kept by staff and organized properly for daily feedings.
- Recording daily activity within food preparation facility
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
General Merchandiser
Borderline Systems
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Learned and followed warehouse safety protocols to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Operated manual pallet jacks and forklifts to move and store materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with products and packaging materials for delivery to and from facility.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Inspected products before packaging to avoid shipping defective or damaged goods to customers.
- Operated tape machines, scales and label printers to package items correctly.
- Created shipping labels to complete daily order processing.
- Loaded merchandise into specific packages suited for product dimensions.
- Added packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.
- Organized items on racks, shelves and bins to maintain established order.
- Stocked and organized products in warehouse for easy accessibility and order fulfillment.
Cleaning Technician
Dalpro Technologies Inc
12.2010 - 03.2014
- Cleaning and Degreasing Metal
- Hydraulic oil flushing
- Descaling
- Production and project based work
- Provided onsite and inplant services
- Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
- Adhered to safety protocols, resulting in zero complaints, hazards, or lost-time accidents.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.
- Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
Waste Management Specialist
Canada Fibres
10.2008 - 10.2010
- Assisted in curbside pickup
- Inspected materials to determine appropriate placements for repurposing or disposal.
- Sorted materials such as metals, glass or plastics into appropriate containers for recycling.
- Took notes and kept records of equipment and tool maintenance and materials needed, delivered and sorted.
- Worked with clients and visitors to accurately sort materials for further handling.
- Used specialized machines to remove refrigerants and safely handle other hazardous materials.
- Cut discarded products such as appliances and automobiles into small pieces using saws, blow torches or other hand or power tools.
- Compressed materials into reusable, shippable or movable sizes using balers and other equipment.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks or front-end loaders to load bales, bundles or other heavy items onto trucks for shipping to smelters or other recycled materials processing facilities.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Recycling Employee
Halton Recycling
01.2005 - 08.2008
- Daily pickup and transport
- Utilized balers to compress recyclable materials.
- Sorted materials to separate high-grade materials such as copper and brass.
- Collected and sorted recyclable construction materials such as concrete, drywall and plastic into appropriate containers.
- Operated shredders to reclaim steel from discarded appliances.
- Sorted materials such as metals, glass or plastics into appropriate containers for recycling.
- Used specialized machines to remove refrigerants and safely handle other hazardous materials.
Janitorial Cleaner
McMaster University
11.2003 - 01.2005
- Subcontracted for daily upkeep of university
- Served in various office, cafeteria and educational settings and gained transferable skills to clean environment to employers' full satisfaction.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Cleaned, stocked and sanitized restrooms and inspected hourly to deliver students and staff immaculate, safe environments that reflected well on employer.
- Performed wide range of manual and machine cleaning to achieve sparkling floors and surfaces throughout 300-acre campus.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Ordered and stocked cleaning supplies based on current workload and upcoming jobs.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive cleaning plan for entire building.
- Inspected building for potential safety hazards, reporting identified concerns to supervisor.
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on various cleaning tools and equipment.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
Janitorial Cleaner
ArcelorMittal Dofasco
05.1999 - 10.2001
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Cleaned, stocked and sanitized restrooms and inspected hourly to deliver guests immaculate, safe environments that reflected well on employer.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Trained and coached new team members in steam cleaning carpets and upholstery.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
- Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scott Park High School
Hamilton, ON06.2001
Skills
- Feeding Procedures
- Cleaning Protocols
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Enrichment
- Team Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- Workforce Management
- Policy Implementation
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Staff Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Expectation Setting
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Decision Making
- Emotional Intelligence
- Supply Chain Management
- Resource Allocation
- Data Analysis
- Employee Development
- Customer Service
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff Training
- Professional and Courteous
- Inventory Control
- Project Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Animal Care Assistant/Trainer
Marineland
05.2021 - Current
General Merchandiser
Borderline Systems
02.2015 - 01.2018
Cleaning Technician
Dalpro Technologies Inc
12.2010 - 03.2014
Waste Management Specialist
Canada Fibres
10.2008 - 10.2010
Recycling Employee
Halton Recycling
01.2005 - 08.2008
Janitorial Cleaner
McMaster University
11.2003 - 01.2005
Janitorial Cleaner
ArcelorMittal Dofasco
05.1999 - 10.2001
High School Diploma -
Scott Park High School
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