My objective is to get an advanced diploma in Animation and become a Character Designer for an Animation Studio.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pumpkin Carver
Upper Canada Village
Morrisburg, Canada
05.2022 - 08.2023
I worked as a pumpkin carver for the event Pumpkinferno. My experience in the workplace taught me how to handle power tools like Dremel’s, drills, and how to change the Dremel bits. I also learned how to use the safety equipment required for the job, for example: dust suits, masks, goggles, ear protection, gloves, and steel toe boots. While working for Upper Canada Village I also learned how to work as a group and under tight deadlines.
Maintenance Worker
Calypso Waterpark
06.2021 - 08.2021
I worked in the maintenance department I was responsible for cleaning the bathrooms, training new employees on sanitation procedures, I was also responsible for enforcing covid protocols which consisted of me instructing customers to wear masks, and limit the number of people in bathrooms. I was responsible to guide customers to a safe location during extreme weather warnings for their safety.
Store Associate
cornerstone convenience store
08.2020 - 12.2020
When I worked at the convenience store, I was responsible for stocking shelves, I helped with year-end inventory, working the cash register, keeping the store clean and filling ice cream and chicken orders.
Maintenance Worker
Calypso Waterpark
06.2019 - 09.2019
I worked in the maintenance department; my job consisted of keeping the grounds clean by sweeping the park, emptying garbage’s, answering customer’s questions, and wiping down tables.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Animation
Algonquin college
01.2025
High School Diploma - French immersion certificate
Tagwi Secondary school
01.2021
Skills
Leadership skills
Teamwork
Discipline
Time management
Work under pressure
Collaboration
Certification
WHMIS, 06/27/19
Worker Awareness in Four Steps, 06/27/19
CPR and First Aid, 03/11/20
Customer Service Awareness Training, 07/01/20
Volunteer Experience
WEB Leader, Made new students feel welcome and answered questions.
Participant, Tagwi Trek, Leadership camp.
Trainer, Calypso Waterpark, Trained new employees on sanitation and safety.
Team Member, Competitive Hockey Team, Developed leadership skills.
Volunteer, Canada Day, Avonmore Community Center, Supervised children on the bouncy castle.
Volunteer, Canada Day, Avonmore Pool, Painted faces.
Volunteer, Upper Canada Village, Dressed up as a Maiden and helped run stations for children.
Additional Information - Cover Letter
Upper Canada Village, I am writing to you because I’m interested in the Pumpkin Carver/Design Assistant position available at the Parks of St. Lawrence. I have some previous experience that helps me qualify for this position, I am an art student currently in the Animation program at Algonquin college. I worked as a Pumpkin Carver in the summer of 2022 and 2023 for Upper Canada Village, therefore I am a returning applicant. As a returning applicant I can offer the skills I gained from having this job in the previous years and can assist training new hires, I am aware of how the process works therefore I will require no training unless there are new things to be introduced. I am good at working in groups and communicating with peers to help understand and explain instructions. I am also capable of working on my own and I trust my ability to get things done. I am confident in my physical condition, and I am prepared for all physical work required. I am eager to expand my current knowledge pumpkin carving and expand my experience in the workplace. I am dedicated to my work and will ensure that my work is done well, I am very disciplined and will make sure my work is done properly and in a timely manner with the safety of others in mind. I look forward to your response.
Timeline
Pumpkin Carver
Upper Canada Village
05.2022 - 08.2023
Maintenance Worker
Calypso Waterpark
06.2021 - 08.2021
Store Associate
cornerstone convenience store
08.2020 - 12.2020
Maintenance Worker
Calypso Waterpark
06.2019 - 09.2019
Advanced Diploma - Animation
Algonquin college
High School Diploma - French immersion certificate