Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Skills And Abilities - Personal And Professional Skills
Volunteer Experience
References
Languages
Timeline
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Kaye Gialen

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Dedicated second year Environmental Technology student in Southern Alberta Institute of Technology seeking a career in environmental protection and preservation. My passion for the environment inspired me to change my career path which helped me understand how keeping our water clean through protection of our natural resources. A hardworking, excellent communicator and a team-player with years of experience in the service industry. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than [Number] years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reclamation Technician

Vitae Environmental Ltd.
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Invasive species management
  • Installs irrigation system
  • Performs maintenance and operates OHV, water pumps, and other work equipment
  • Vegetation identification
  • Tree diseases identification and management
  • Plants trees and shrubs
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
  • Enhanced equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance work equipment like OHV, water pumps, and other site equipment.
  • Reduced downtime for machines through proactive identification and resolution of technical issues.
  • Assisted in the design and implementation of improved safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Cultivated productive working relationships with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, fostering effective teamwork within the organization.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Addressed routine equipment maintenance according to established schedule.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
  • Patched holes and tears on water hoses using repair hose equipment

Cake decorator

CALGARY CO-OP WEST SPRINGS
07.2014 - 11.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by designing and executing visually appealing customized cake orders.
  • Improved bakery sales by creating innovative cake designs for holidays and special events.
  • Collaborated with the baking team to ensure seamless production of cakes, resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Mentored new employees on cake decorating techniques, fostering a positive work environment and promoting skill development.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict food safety guidelines and ensuring overall quality control.
  • Provided input during team meetings on ways to improve the bakery''s overall performance, contributing to a collaborative work atmosphere.
  • Updated inventory records regularly, ensuring that all necessary supplies were available for efficient workflow operation.
  • Consistently met customer expectations through clear communication regarding design specifications and delivery timelines.
  • Proactively addressed any customer concerns or complaints, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining positive relationships and ensuring overall satisfaction.
  • Packaged and priced each product according to company pricing procedures.
  • Trained and supervised part-time cake decorators to apply proper decorating techniques in creating edible icing, flowers and figurines.

Pastry cook

Hotel ARTS CALGARY
11.2018 - 05.2020


  • Create menu plated desserts for the restaurant
  • Collaborated with fellow pastry cooks to develop innovative recipes, resulting in increased sales and positive customer feedback.
  • Maintained cleanliness and proper food safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff members.
  • Supported a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail in crafting intricate pastry designs, resulting in excellent presentation and visual appeal for customers.
  • Received consistent praise from both management and clientele for exceptional quality of workmanship.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.

Education

2nd year Environmental technology - Environmental

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Calgary, AB
04.2024

Baking And Pastry Arts Diploma -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Calgary, AB
01.2020

Skills

  • Operations Monitoring
  • Component Replacement
  • Equipment Repair
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Quality Control
  • Customer Service
  • Installation and Repair
  • Attention to Detail
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Power Tools and Equipment
  • Documentation and Reporting

Certification

Standard First Aid with CPR and AED

Skills And Abilities - Personal And Professional Skills

  • Strong Microsoft Office Skills(e.g. Excel & Word)
  • Knowledge in Environmental Health and Risk assessment
  • Knowledge in water sampling instruments such as; Sonde, Conductivity meter, Turbidity Meter, eDNA and etc.)
  • Experience in collecting and analyzing field data
  • Familiarity with Alberta regulatory guidelines
  • Comfortable in water and able to swim
  • Excellent communicator
  • Team player
  • Bilingual
  • Problem-solver
  • Dependable
  • Willingness to learn
  • Customer service experience
  • Detail-oriented

Volunteer Experience

  • Miistakis Institute Calgary, Wildlife Identification and Classification Volunteer, On-going
  • Wildsight Invermere, Bighorn Sheep Monitoring, October 7, 2023
  • Summit Trail Makers Society, Trail Maintenance, June 24, 2023
  • Bragg Creek Trails, Trail host, June 10, 2023
  • Outdoor Show Calgary, March 18, 2023

References

  • Carolyn Stratychuk, Bakery Manager, Calgary Co-op, 403-8083909
  • Colin A. Pattison, Instructor/ Program Specialist, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, 403-2104065, Colin.pattison@sait.ca
  • Celestia Paulino, Bakery Supervisor, Calgary Co-op, 403-4010626, Celestia.paulino@yahoo.com

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Reclamation Technician

Vitae Environmental Ltd.
05.2023 - 09.2023

Pastry cook

Hotel ARTS CALGARY
11.2018 - 05.2020

Cake decorator

CALGARY CO-OP WEST SPRINGS
07.2014 - 11.2022

2nd year Environmental technology - Environmental

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Baking And Pastry Arts Diploma -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Kaye Gialen