KATE E. AUSTIN
Toronto
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, commitment, flexibility and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Campus Beverages Services, University of Toronto
02.2024 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Tree Planter
Blue Collar Silviculture Ltd
05.2020 - 08.2024
- Performing piece work in enduring conditions during the summers of 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024.
- Worked in a competitive team environment to achieve planting goals, taking direction from supervisors.
- Lived in a tent for three months from May to August and planted three days on and one day off and repeat.
Sales Associate
Sheridan Nurseries
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling
Canoe Tripper
Camp Arowhon
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Lead children of all ages on flatwater and whitewater canoe trips
Student Dance Teacher
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Choreographed and taught early morning dance classes to high school students twice a week and we delivered a performance of ten shows in a week
Camper
Paddlefoot Camp
01.2017 - 01.2018
- 28 day canoe trip on Missinaibi River to James Bay
- Completed Wilderness Leadership Programme -34 day whitewater canoe expedition in2018 on Berens River
Competitive Dancer
PSB & Interplay Dance Academy
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Attended regular classes to maintain technical proficiency in various styles of dance
- Assisted other dancers on technique, choreography, and performance skills
Education
Diploma - Interior Decorating
Humber College
Toronto, ON04-2026
Queen's University
High School Diploma -
Rosedale Heights School of The Arts
Toronto, ON06.2019
Skills
- Proven resilience in demanding and unpredictable wilderness work settings
- Incredible attention to detail from work in visual arts, drama, and dance performances
- Ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines
- Maintains a positive attitude towards work in both individual and team environments
- Provided leadership to young people on flatwater and whitewater canoe trips
- Effectively uses creative processes to solve problems
Certification
- Smart Serve,2024-05-05 -2029-01-04
- NLS Waterfront,2018-12-07 -2020-12-07
- Bronze Cross,2018-12-07 -2020-12-07
- Bronze Medallion,2018-12-07 -2020-12-07
- Wilderness First Aid,2018-05-07 -2021-05-07
- R3 (Raven Rescue),2018-07-07 -2021-07-07
- Moving Water Canoe Skills Intermediate Tandem (Paddle Canada),2018-08-14 - no expiry
Timeline
Bartender
Campus Beverages Services, University of Toronto
02.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Sheridan Nurseries
05.2022 - 06.2022
Tree Planter
Blue Collar Silviculture Ltd
05.2020 - 08.2024
Canoe Tripper
Camp Arowhon
06.2019 - 08.2019
Student Dance Teacher
Rosedale Heights School of the Arts
09.2018 - 02.2019
Camper
Paddlefoot Camp
01.2017 - 01.2018
Competitive Dancer
PSB & Interplay Dance Academy
01.2011 - 01.2018
Diploma - Interior Decorating
Humber College
Queen's University
High School Diploma -
Rosedale Heights School of The Arts
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