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James Jones

Saskatoon,SK

Summary

JAMES JONES I am looking to start a new career. Hardworking and responsible individual with a wide variety of work experience. Comfortable working autonomously as well as in a group. A fast learner, able to pick up new skills quickly. Good at problem solving and making decisions.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Sales Manager

O'Brians Automotive
Saskatoon, SK
05.2023 - Current

Started working as a salesperson and was quickly promoted to assistant manager.

I am responsible for finding leads, getting paystubs and other information from customers, explaining financing details, and helping them choose a vehicle.

I am also responsible for training the new hires and helping them to be successful.

This position requires attention to detail, emotional awareness, communication, organizational skills and problem solving.

Sales Person

The Brick
03.2023 - 05.2023

I wanted to try sales and customer service.

I was responsible for helping customers understand the different products, sales, financing options available and to help them make decisions that were right for them.

I did well in this job and they were sad to see me go.

Delivery Driver

Family Pizza
06.2022 - 03.2023

Took some time off after CN and then got a job as a delivery driver while I thought about my career options.

We were responsible for making sure the deliveries were accurate, delivering customers orders, as well as answering phones and taking orders.

Conductor

CN Rail
06.2014 - 06.2021
  • Conductors are responsible for building trains, setting out cars, fixing train cars when they break en route, communicating over the radio with rail traffic controllers as well as being familiar with all the rules and regulations required to work safely
  • Had experience training new hires and being a Foreman on the job
  • Also became a qualified Engineer responsible for running the locomotive
  • This job required lots of decision making, constant learning of new skills and information, an enormous amount of personal responsibility for the safety of crews and equipment and the ability to adhere to rules and regulations
  • Interpersonal relationships were also important at this job as one worked with a new person everyday
  • It was necessary to be able to get along with everyone, communicate effectively, put personal differences aside and prioritize getting the job done safely and efficiently.

Painter

College Pro Painters
05.2013 - 09.2013
  • Worked for the most profitable College Pro franchise in the city that year
  • Quickly learned the skills needed to be a successful painter to become one of the highest earning painters for College Pro
  • Worked professionally inside and around customer's homes dealing with their questions and concerns
  • This job required a great attention to detail, planning and organizational skills and the ability to meet the customers wants and needs while working within the given budget
  • Returned in March‑July 2014, and April‑June 2015 to work and help supervise and train new workers
  • Worked mostly as a summer job and in‑between jobs.

Delivery Driver

Boston Pizza
06.2012 - 09.2012
  • Delivered Pizzas to customers satisfaction as well as washed dishes and prepped food
  • Worked as a summer job before school.

Stock person

London Drugs
11.2009 - 07.2010
  • Assisting customers and stocking shelves
  • Worked here during a year off from university as well as a few other odd jobs.

Labourer/helper

Babaji's Kriya Yoga Ashram
06.2008 - 09.2008
  • Lived and worked there for three months in 2008 and one month in 2009 doing a work exchange program
  • Attended to the guests that stayed there, cooking, cleaning and various yard work
  • Was a great experience meeting people from all over the world as well as an opportunity for personal growth.

Delivery driver

Vern's Pizza
05.2007 - 06.2008
  • Delivered pizza in a professional and courteous manner
  • Worked here after recovering from neck surgery that resulted from a lymph node infection
  • Worked here again from July 2010 to September 2010.

Delivery driver

Domino's Pizza
06.2005 - 12.2005
  • Delivered Pizza to satisfied customers, as well as answering phones and folding boxes
  • Was still in high school at this time
  • Graduated in 2006.

Dishwasher

Denny's
06.2005 - 12.2005
  • Dishwashing, delivering room service, cleaning and stocking.

Education

Did 1.5 Years Of A Five Year Doctoral Program And Had To Drop Out Due To Health Reasons. -

Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences Nelson
05.2014

credits in Arts and Science program with a focus on the humanities (psychology, sociology, philosophy, religious studies, native studies, and women and gender studies) took a year off 2009‑2010 to work. Was dealing with ongoing health issues that made it difficult to take a full course load, ended up taking 3 years to get 2 years of credits. -

University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon
05.2012

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Empathy

Hard worker

Works well with others

Easy going attitude

Critical thinking

open-minded

Fast learner

responsibile

Problem solver

Languages

English

Timeline

Assistant Sales Manager

O'Brians Automotive
05.2023 - Current

Sales Person

The Brick
03.2023 - 05.2023

Delivery Driver

Family Pizza
06.2022 - 03.2023

Conductor

CN Rail
06.2014 - 06.2021

Painter

College Pro Painters
05.2013 - 09.2013

Delivery Driver

Boston Pizza
06.2012 - 09.2012

Stock person

London Drugs
11.2009 - 07.2010

Labourer/helper

Babaji's Kriya Yoga Ashram
06.2008 - 09.2008

Delivery driver

Vern's Pizza
05.2007 - 06.2008

Delivery driver

Domino's Pizza
06.2005 - 12.2005

Dishwasher

Denny's
06.2005 - 12.2005

Did 1.5 Years Of A Five Year Doctoral Program And Had To Drop Out Due To Health Reasons. -

Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences Nelson

credits in Arts and Science program with a focus on the humanities (psychology, sociology, philosophy, religious studies, native studies, and women and gender studies) took a year off 2009‑2010 to work. Was dealing with ongoing health issues that made it difficult to take a full course load, ended up taking 3 years to get 2 years of credits. -

University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon
James Jones