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Karla Willetts

Edmonton,AB

Summary

I consider myself to be an organized and dependable person, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

I am a skilled professional with first-rate communication, multitasking and time management abilities.

I am comfortable performing strenuous physical work.

My education in Interior Design is an asset to any retail sales environment. My Diploma has given me an extensive knowledge of the construction industry, design, contract specification, drafting blue prints ect. all which require acute attention to detail.

My goal is to seek and maintain full-time work within Edmonton, Alberta.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Farm Worker

Land Tec Landscape Contractors Ltd.
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
  • Monitored and maintained irrigation systems to optimize water levels for trees and shrubs.
  • Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as trees needing planting and broken pipes to fix.
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Trimmed and removed unwanted plant growth to improve health and yield of trees/shrubs
  • Assisted in loading, unloading trees/shrubs on trucks and prepared them for transport.

Groundsperson

Vi I Tree Services
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
  • Used trimmers, chainsaws and mulching equipment for grounds maintenance, brush clearing,trimming and tree removal
  • Utilized power tools and landscaping machines daily.
  • worked as a team member to complete high risk tasks safely.
  • work environments included remote areas, public areas such as parks, sky trains and public roadways, as well as around residential and commercial buildings on a day to day basis.

Roadside Mower

Brazeau County
05.2015 - 10.2020
  • Operation of heavy equipment, machinery and county owned vehicles.
  • Mowed lawns and general maintenance of Brazeau County owned properties such as; cemeteries, parks, transit stations, lagoons and Roadside ditches.
  • Yearly recertification of Standard first aid, pesticide application, flag training, TDG, WHIMIS, as well as a range of customer service/ working with the public training
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

Diploma - Interior Design Technology

Lakeland College
Vermilion, AB
09.2002 - 05.2004

Skills

  • Heavy Lifting
  • Insecticide/Herbicide Application
  • Truck Loading
  • Operation of power tools and machinery
  • Equipment Operation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Communication Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Fast learner, always willing to complete certification training programs
  • Clean criminal record and drivers abstract for a class 5 license

Languages

English
Elementary

Artist

I enjoy creating with everything from portrait painting, gardening, sewing, sculpture, and more.

I am a proud mother of 3 and enjoy spending time with my family.

Timeline

Farm Worker

Land Tec Landscape Contractors Ltd.
08.2023 - 10.2023

Groundsperson

Vi I Tree Services
05.2021 - 08.2021

Roadside Mower

Brazeau County
05.2015 - 10.2020

Diploma - Interior Design Technology

Lakeland College
09.2002 - 05.2004
Karla Willetts