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Joshua Prested

Summary

Diligent Infantry Officer with advanced knowledge of operational logistics and leadership. Analytical and skilled in performing in high-pressure situations with a strong drive for perpetuating corporate values and serving the community.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Infantry Officer

Canadian Armed Forces
03.2023 - Current

Primary Reservist:

  • Member of the 48th Highlanders of Canada.
  • Second Lieutenant.

Basic Military Qualifications:

  • Course completed in June 2023.
  • Well-trained to strive to achieve a high level of performance in high-stress situations with limited rest.
  • Learned basic soldier skills, including excellent weapons handling, first aid and CPR.
  • Developed strong navigation skills (map & compass).

Financial Services Administrator:

  • Full-time summer employment role with 32 Canadian Brigade Group.
  • Analyzed credit card usage and determined purchase validity.
  • Organized and archived a vast array of financial records with high degree of efficiency.
  • Allocated and transferred budgeted funds for purchase orders and member claims.

Platoon Signaler:

  • Learned to communicate effectively and concisely over military communications systems.
  • Observed and recorded information and orders accurately and quickly.
  • Communicated effectively in various environments (indoor and outdoor).

Game Master/Receptionist

Daydream Adventures
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Watched guests closely to maintain current understanding of gameplay.
  • Communicated clearly and on-time to share clues and direct game actions.
  • Kept game and party rooms clean and neat for next guests.
  • Explained company policies, game rules and safety requirements.
  • Debugged and tested game features to support quality assurance requirements.
  • Maintained and troubleshot game performance and system issues to enhance performance.
  • Cleaned and maintained facilities and props.

Warehouse/Retail Store Associate

Kitchen Stuff Plus
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Supported loss prevention goals by monitoring shopper behavior.
  • Picked orders with high accuracy and efficiency.
  • Processed picked orders and packed them for shipping.
  • Processed, shelved, and picked from purchase orders.

Crew Member

Premier Event Tent Rentals
07.2017 - 08.2019
  • Constructed and dismantled temporary structures for an array of events.
  • Constructed and dismantled temporary flooring with carpet and vinyl covering.
  • Communicated with customers regarding capabilities and possible changes to the project at hand.
  • Worked irregular hours.
  • Worked in a vast multitude of diverse locations daily.
  • Learned, adhered to, and enforced construction safety practices.
  • Assisted with receiving and loading resources needed for each project.

Education

Bachelor of Disaster And Emergency Management - Crisis/Disaster/Emergency Management

York University
Toronto, ON
06.2023

Skills

  • Storage Procedures
  • Operations Analysis
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Operational Advisement
  • Operational Logistics
  • Managing PPE
  • Stress Management
  • Report Writing
  • Briefing Leadership
  • Assessing Risks
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Communications

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Infantry Officer

Canadian Armed Forces
03.2023 - Current

Game Master/Receptionist

Daydream Adventures
05.2022 - 04.2023

Warehouse/Retail Store Associate

Kitchen Stuff Plus
09.2019 - 06.2022

Crew Member

Premier Event Tent Rentals
07.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Disaster And Emergency Management - Crisis/Disaster/Emergency Management

York University
Joshua Prested