Kaitlin McDonald
Mississauga,Ontario
Summary
Thorough Furniture Builder/Racking Specialist with excellent recordkeeping, communication and organizational talents. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Furniture Builder/ Racking Specialist
IKEA Canada
07.2023 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service through clear communication of project timelines, updates, and progress photos throughout the build process.
- Increased sales through showcasing cleanly crafted pieces in designated showrooms.
Logistics Co-Worker, Out-Flow
IKEA Canada
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Assisted new employees in learning job duties, providing guidance on safe equipment operation practices and task prioritization techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily goals, fostering a productive work environment.
Logistics Co-Worker, In-Flow
IKEA Canada
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Operated equipment and machinery safely to prevent accidents.
- Optimized inventory management by implementing an organized system for tracking stock levels and ordering supplies as needed.
Security Services – Team Lead (Seasonal)
Wet 'n' Wild
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Responded to incidents including but not limited to serious medical emergencies and guest/employee verbal and physical escalations.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values and the Tresspass to Property Act.
CAO Analyst
Fortinos
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Increased customer satisfaction by quickly responding to inquiries about product availability or location within the store layout.
- Supported sales goals by strategically placing promotional materials and optimizing shelf space usage according to planogram guidelines.
Education
NFPA 1001 Fire Fighting level I & II -
Fire And Emergency Services Training Institute
12.2022
NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations -
Fire And Emergency Services Training Institute
12.2022
Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice
Humber Insitute of Advanced Learning And Technology
04.2021
Emergency Telecommunications Certificate -
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
04.2018
Community And Justice Services Diploma -
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
04.2017
Skills
- Strong leadership qualities
- Dependable
- Teamwork
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Excellent judgement in rapidly changing environments
- Instructions Adherence
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
Possession and Acquisition License (PAL)
Following courses Passed 06/2024
Canadian Firearms Safety Course - Application Pending
Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course - Application Pending
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Outdoors Card
Issued 06/2024 - Expires 12/2026
Sport Fishing 1 year - Expires 12/2024
Mobile Equipment Operator (Reach Truck/Forklift)
Issued 05/2024 - Expires 05/2025
Pacific Safety Training, LLC
Individual Security Guard License
Issued 06/2023 - Renewal Pending
Private Security and Investigative Services
Valid Class G Driver's license
Issued 06/2023 - Expires 06/2028
Province of Ontario
IMS 100 - Introduction to Incident Management System
Issued 09/2022 - No Expiration Date
Office of the Fire Marshall
Standard First Aid and C.P.R. C + AED
Issued 09/2021 - Expires 09/2024
St. John Ambulance
Smart Serve
Issued 09/2019 - No Expiration Date
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Volunteer Experience
Redesigning/ Repurposing Space/ Building Furniture
04/06/2024
Women and Children's Shelter of Barrie
Park Clean-Up
17/10/2023
IKEA - Vaughan
360 Kids Transition Housing Program Furniture Building
16/01/2023
IKEA - Vaughan
Long Term Care, Adult Day Services Volunteer
07/01/2017 - 02/01/2019
Malton Village (Region of Peel)
References
Sarah Capaz
Registered Nurse
Intensive Care Unit
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
1 Hospital Drive, Peterborough, ON, K9J 7C6
(647) 209-4972
Dana Searson
Communicator
Communications Branch
Waterloo Regional Police Service
200 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge, ON, N3H 5M1
(416) 570-9264
Amanda Barrowcliffe
Senior Manager
Provincial Communications Support
Communications and Technology Services Bureau
Ontario Provincial Police
777 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, ON, L3V 7V3
(705) 796-5632
Trish Griffith
Health and Safety Specialist
Metro Compactor
145 Heart Lake Road South, Brampton, ON, L6W 3K3
(416) 992-5670
Timeline
Furniture Builder/ Racking Specialist
IKEA Canada
07.2023 - Current
Logistics Co-Worker, Out-Flow
IKEA Canada
08.2019 - 07.2023
Security Services – Team Lead (Seasonal)
Wet 'n' Wild
06.2019 - 08.2019
Logistics Co-Worker, In-Flow
IKEA Canada
02.2019 - 08.2019
CAO Analyst
Fortinos
01.2018 - 04.2019
NFPA 1001 Fire Fighting level I & II -
Fire And Emergency Services Training Institute
NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Operations -
Fire And Emergency Services Training Institute
Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice
Humber Insitute of Advanced Learning And Technology
Emergency Telecommunications Certificate -
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Community And Justice Services Diploma -
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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