KATIE HARMGARDT
Red Deer
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Insulator (1st Year Apprentice)
Skyway Canada
(Nova Chemicals) Joffre, Ab
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Applied and handled insulation materials such as foamglass, rockwool, and metal cladding.
- Operated hand tools such as snips (reds), offsets, nippers, band tighteners and knives.
- Cut metal cladding, made bands, burned wire, cladded, caulked and banded insulation projects
- Measured cuts for projects with success.
- Housekeeping including hoisting material and tools.
- filled out FLRA paperwork prior to starting job, observing safety hazards individual to each day.
Outdoor Maintenance Worker
Parkland Mall
Red Deer, Alberta
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Water and fertilize plant life around the outdoor grounds on schedule.
- Operation, maintenance, and cleaning of motorized equipment (parking lot sweeper and gold cart).
- Garbage changing and pickup daily to upkeep appearance of the property.
- Painting of traffic signs, weeding of garden spaces, and removal of graffiti/potential hazards.
Landscape Gardener
Yard Birds Garden Specialists Ltd.
Calgary, Alberta
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced landscape aesthetics by designing and implementing creative garden layouts.
- Planting, weeding, watering, mulching, raking, and edging of garden beds/lawns.
- Trimming and pruning of trees, bushes, and plants.
- Operation of hand tools such as shears, clippers, and blowers.
- Met project deadlines through diligent planning, organization, and time management skills.
- Protected the environment by using eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices in landscaping projects.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized gardening solutions suited to their needs.
Industrial Insulator (1st Year)
Brock Group
Carseland, Alberta
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Removed and handled insulating products such as foam, fiberglass, and cloth.
- Sorted and organized PPE supplies inventory and material stock for multiple trades.
- Operated hand tools such as drills, cutters, and shears.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough insulation inspection paperwork and identifying potential hazards.
Commercial/Industrial Insulator (1st Year)
Thomas Group Ltd.
Calgary, Alberta
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Applied and handled insulating products such as fiberglass duct wrap and piping.
- Measuring and cutting fiberglass materials for installation in commercial projects.
- Achieved timely completion of projects by adhering to established schedules and working collaboratively with team members.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough insulation inspection paperwork and identifying potential hazards.
- Boosted job site satisfaction through precise implementation of specifications and attention to detail.
Community Access Assistant
Family Managed Support Worker
Lethbridge, Alberta
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Working first-hand with a client with Down Syndrome, which involved helping him interact with the community, in turn strengthening his physical and mental capacities.
- Curated and taught American Sign Language and Spanish lessons.
- Assistance with daily activities, such as time management, daily chores, budgeting, home business, and logging physical activity.
- Coordination with family to ensure weekly goals are being met.
Window Washer
Bell's Window Cleaning
Central Alberta
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Performed detailing tasks using squeegeeing techniques, microfiber, and toweling cloths to remove excess moisture from window sills.
- Prevent property damage by carefully assessing risks and employing appropriate safety measures during all tasks.
- Collaborated effectively with coworkers to complete jobs within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service with every job.
GreenKeeper
Green Drop Lawns Ltd.
Red Deer, Alberta
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Application of weed spray and fertilizer on lawns.
- Operation of tools such as fertilizer sprayers, hand cans, and hoses.
- Travel to client's residences via truck with tight deadlines.
- Educated clients on proper care and maintenance of lawns.
- Upheld high safety standards through comprehensive training in equipment operation and proper handling of hazardous materials.
Store Coordinator/Associate
Winners/Homesense
Red Deer/Calgary, Alberta
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Duties not limited to: Store recovery, customer service, organization of department flow/product, display of product, markdown of product, movement of furniture, receiving trucks, stocking shelves, cashier, cart runs, customer phone-calls/inquiries.
Flight Attendant
North Cariboo Air
Calgary, Alberta
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Duties not limited to: Leading passengers to/from aircraft, safety checks, pre-flight checks, memorization of announcements, check-in with CSA, implementation of regulations, ensuring paperwork is read/up-to-date, first-aid/fire-fighting/emergency drill initial/annual training, service (drinks/meals/bar/garbage), clean-up of aircraft, consistent communication between flight attendant(s)/pilots, crew briefing pre-flight, knowledge of flight time/destination/passenger loads/etc., loading/offloading aircraft commissary (drinks, meals).
Receptionist
North Cariboo Air
Calgary, Alberta
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Duties not limited to: Answering/directing company phone calls, ordering catering/supplies/uniforms, booking boardrooms, greeting clientele, organizing stock spreadsheets, faxing documents, sending/delivering office mail.
Education
Class 5 Driver's License (Non-GDL) -
Visual Art Diploma -
Red Deer College
01.2017
High School Diploma -
Innisfail Jr. / Sr. High School
01.2010
Skills
- Insulation/Construction Experience
- Tools and Equipment
- Multitasking and Organization
- Tech-Savvy
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Education Experience
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Scholarships
Jason Lang (x3)
Timeline
Industrial Insulator (1st Year Apprentice)
Skyway Canada
10.2024 - 11.2024
Outdoor Maintenance Worker
Parkland Mall
07.2024 - 10.2024
Landscape Gardener
Yard Birds Garden Specialists Ltd.
04.2023 - 07.2023
Industrial Insulator (1st Year)
Brock Group
08.2022 - 11.2022
Commercial/Industrial Insulator (1st Year)
Thomas Group Ltd.
02.2022 - 07.2022
Community Access Assistant
Family Managed Support Worker
04.2020 - 02.2021
Window Washer
Bell's Window Cleaning
03.2019 - 09.2019
GreenKeeper
Green Drop Lawns Ltd.
04.2018 - 08.2018
Store Coordinator/Associate
Winners/Homesense
09.2015 - 12.2017
Flight Attendant
North Cariboo Air
11.2013 - 08.2015
Receptionist
North Cariboo Air
04.2013 - 11.2013
Visual Art Diploma -
Red Deer College
High School Diploma -
Innisfail Jr. / Sr. High School