Joanna Baxter
Hythe,AB
Summary
A recent transplant to Hythe, I am excited to become a contributing member of society and add another meaningful aspect to my life. My true passions are being outdoors and working with my hands. I am experienced with public interactions and problem resolution.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
East Ferris Bus Lines
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Provide safe transportation of students to designated schools and transfer points
- Responsible for the day to day operations of the vehicle by doing daily inspections and incident reports as necessary
- Keeping a timely schedule
- Attend and take all courses pertaining to safe operating procedures - WHMIS, defensive driving, First Aid
- Communicate closely with bus office and school contact personnel to navigate through any student issues.
Labourer
Laportes Nursery and Greenhouses
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Responsibilities included receiving orders, maintaining plants and displays, cleaning, weeding
- Receiving plant orders, maintaining, merchandising and most of all assisting customers with anything and everything they might need
- Arrive before store opening to water plants
- Create seasonal displays and cross merchandise
- Assist customers with everything they may need while still ensuring required tasks were done in a timely manner
- Flexible work ethic, and being able to switch from labour intense tasks to aiding customers as needed.
Supervisor
Holland Park Garden Gallery
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Supervised 8 staff
- Worked alongside staff to motivate, guide, and encourage excellence
- Sourced and purchased annual plants and potted flowers for two store locations in cost effective ways
- Maintained and merchandised plants
- Filled out purchase orders
- Received pots, soil, gardening tools, patio furniture, and seasonal décor
- In charge of processing and pricing Christmas and spring décor
- Helped design advertising
- Handled customer orders and complaints
- Designed and created decorative arrangements at Christmas and seasonal planters with flowers throughout the year
- Gave customers advice on garden planning
- Yearly set-up and decoration of 35 Christmas trees in a hospital lobby
- Drove tractor
- Used a forklift.
Baker
Tim Hortons
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Prepare for first bake
- Make donuts
- Cashier
- Night shift worker
- Clean-up
- Restock.
General labourer
Creekside Greenhouses
01.2000 - 01.2004
English teacher
Nanning Yinghua School
01.2002 - 01.2003
Education
Tyndale University
Toronto, ONRedeemer University
Ancaster, ONSkills
- Hard worker and self motivated
- Ability to follow instructions
- Personable
- Basic handyman skills
- Class 2 license with school bus accreditation
Volunteer Experience
- Kids baseball coach, 2022
- President of Calvin Womens Association, 2019-2022
References
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Bus Driver
East Ferris Bus Lines
10.2022 - 10.2023
Labourer
Laportes Nursery and Greenhouses
01.2016 - 01.2022
Supervisor
Holland Park Garden Gallery
01.2004 - 01.2015
Baker
Tim Hortons
01.2004 - 01.2005
English teacher
Nanning Yinghua School
01.2002 - 01.2003
General labourer
Creekside Greenhouses
01.2000 - 01.2004
Tyndale University
Redeemer University
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