Karina Warren
Summary
Certified Heavy Equipment Operator with 4 months of course training. Knowledgeable in a wide range of machinery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labourer/Operator
Basin Contracting LTD
Elmsdale, Nova Scotia
06.2025 - Current
- Maintained and operated heavy machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
- Coordinated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency on-site.
- Executed tasks following supervisor guidelines to maintain project timelines.
Cashier
Riverbreeze Corn Maze Farm
09.2021 - Current
- Welcomed customers and assessed their needs to provide tailored assistance.
- Greeted customers and addressed their needs and concerns effectively.
- Processed cash register and credit/debit card transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Provided customers with bracelets and tickets to access attractions.
- Completed daily cleaning duties to ensure cleanliness and organization.
- Supervised attractions and cared for animals to ensure visitor safety.
Lifeguard/Team Lead
Rath Eastlink Community Center
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through courteous greetings and prompt issue resolution.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Managed emergency situations swiftly, ensuring safety and well-being of all guests.
- Performed routine cleaning and maintenance tasks around the pool area.
- Making sure chem and PH levels are where they should be by performing tests multiple times a day.
Swimming Instructor
Rath Eastlink Community Center
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Ensured safety and control of class by keeping children within arm's reach during flotation exercises.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Prepared and organized equipment for each class, ensuring proper storage after sessions.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Documented strengths and weaknesses of each child to monitor progress and tailor instruction.
- Taught children about the importance of water safety and skills in or around water.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
Screen Maker
Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated cutting equipment and machinery to manufacture high-quality screens.
- Entering the correct orders into the rolling machine to ensure it cuts the proper measurements.
- Assembled screens using precision techniques to ensure proper fit and function.
Babysitter
Private Care
05.2019 - 02.2024
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up playroom.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces, promoting health and hygiene for children.
- Bathed, dressed, and assisted with teeth brushing during bedtime preparation.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared meals for young children.
- Assisted with homework assignments to enhance understanding of subjects.
- Companion for child with mild autism.
Food Counter Attendant
Rath Eastlink Community Center
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Resolved guest complaints and issues to enhance overall satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and safe workstation while adhering to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Prepared and served food to patrons, ensuring quality and presentation standards.
- Processed customer orders and accurately entered into order system.
- Processed sales transactions using POS system.
- Processed customer orders and entered them accurately into order system to ensure efficient service.
- Cleaned and maintained dining area and condiment stations.
- Prepared and assembled food items for patrons in a timely manner.
Education
Road Builders Association Program - Familiarization With Different Equipment
Commercial Safety College
Masstown, NSHeavy Equipment Operator - Loader, Dozer, Backhoe And Excavator
Commercial Safety College
Masstown, NSHigh School Diploma -
Cobequid Educational Center
Truro, NSNo Degree - French Language And Literature
Ecole Acadienne De Truro
Truro, NSSkills
- Fall Protection
- Lockout, tagout
- Confined Spaces
- Forklift familiarization
- Skid Steer familiarization
- Truck and Trailer Familiarization
- Water safety
- Incident reporting
- Time management skills
- Adaptability
- Clear communication
- Customer service
Certification
- Intermediate First aid Certification
- Lifeguard Certification
- Swimming Instructor Certification
- WHMIS Certification
- Food Handlers Certification
- Excavator Operator Certification
- Backhoe Operator Certification
- Loader Operator Certification
- Dozer Operator Certification
- Traffic Control Person Certification
Languages
- English
- French
Timeline
Labourer/Operator
Basin Contracting LTD
06.2025 - Current
Screen Maker
Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems
07.2024 - 01.2025
Swimming Instructor
Rath Eastlink Community Center
01.2024 - 08.2025
Cashier
Riverbreeze Corn Maze Farm
09.2021 - Current
Lifeguard/Team Lead
Rath Eastlink Community Center
08.2021 - Current
Food Counter Attendant
Rath Eastlink Community Center
05.2021 - 02.2022
Babysitter
Private Care
05.2019 - 02.2024
Road Builders Association Program - Familiarization With Different Equipment
Commercial Safety College
Heavy Equipment Operator - Loader, Dozer, Backhoe And Excavator
Commercial Safety College
High School Diploma -
Cobequid Educational Center
No Degree - French Language And Literature
Ecole Acadienne De Truro