Kevin Meechance
Businessman
Calgary,AB
Summary
Diligent Security professional with 10 years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level professional position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Creative writer with eye for detail and passion for crafting stories. Skilled in utilizing new techniques and keeping up with latest trends in writing.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
O’Chiese Health Centre
05.2020 - 01.2023
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Escorted nurses to do home visits.
Maintenance Officer
O’Chiese Health Centre
05.2020 - 01.2023
- Maintain building integrity of structural components and landscape.
- Reviewed production, quality and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
- Created preventive maintenance and inspection lists and schedules to minimize breakdowns or disruptions in production processes.
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to support proper functioning of equipment and safety and environmental compliance.
Teacher's Assistant
7 Fires School
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Monitored hallways and playgrounds
- Tutored one on one with students
Meat Cutter
The Grocery People
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
- Replenished butcher counter displays to maintain fresh, appealing produce.
- Monitored market activity for competitive meat and produce pricing.
- Assessed kitchen inventories and reordered low-stock items to maintain output.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards to prevent contamination and comply with regulations.
- Disassembled and properly cleaned meat-cutting machines, avoiding contamination.
- Packaged and labeled meat items in preparation for sale to customers.
- Set up displays and stocked shelves with fresh meats, rotating stock for quality.
- Calculated weight and quantity of meat to determine appropriate pricing for customers.
- Managed waste and disposal to comply with environmental regulations and minimize waste.
- Received and inspected meat deliveries to verify quality and safety of products.
- Placed orders for supplies and raw materials to keep necessary items available.
Construction Foreman
White Bear Construction
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
Security Officer
O’Chiese Safety Services
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
Assistant to the President and CEO
O’Chiese Energy LP
08.2011 - 03.2014
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
- Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
- Conducted research and analyzed data to provide detailed reports on various business topics.
Monitor
O’Chiese Land Department
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Conduct a full search of grave sights , medicinal plants and animal resources in areas where a drilling or pipeline activity disturbance may occur.
- Write reports of findings in the area so that future plans may deter around delicate spots of land that may destroy any medicinal plants, animals resource or unmarked graves.
- Meet with oil companies representatives so we both walk together in these designated spots of future projects. So the integrity of the land is met up too standards for future development projects.
Teacher's Assistant
Red Pheasant School
12.2004 - 06.2008
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
Pipeline Laborer
Prairie Pipeline Ltd.
05.2004 - 12.2004
- Laid out materials for efficient project work.
- Performed repairs on Type pipelines.
- Followed correct reporting procedures for safety concerns and incidents.
- Signaled equipment operators to align machinery.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Applied sleeves on pipes.
- Coated and sandblasted pipes.
- Layed out pipes along the ditch lines.
- Attached slings onto pipes when lowering into ditches for welding
- Helped align pipes together for welding purposes.
- Cleaned up worksite after end of shift.
- Cleaned out mud in heavy equipment tracks for next days operation.
- Report any near miss incidents and write daily reports on safety reports.
- Participate in mornings safety meetings before shift starts.
- Always watch out for any safety hazards and report it immediately.
Trouble Shooter
Polaris Explorer
05.2002 - 04.2004
- Stayed up to date on software and hardware updates to optimize efficiency and productivity for management of clients.
- Maintained documentation and resources regarding problem resolution for reference in future instances.
- Tracked issue resolution policies to maintain compliance with internal standards.
- Culled technology knowledge to perform IT troubleshooting, restoration and maintenance services to maintain organizational performance levels.
- Picked up and dropped off in various terrain in the mountains by helicopter.
- Carried extra equipment to fix any mistakes the ground crew made.
- Walk, climb and run to various locations to find on ground with a gps mapping system.
- When mistake was fixed on ground, I would find a location where helicopter would land to pick me up and move onto next location.
- Be very aware of your environment for any possible hazards for safety such as bears, cougars, snakes and any rough terrain.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment.
Education
Indigenous Business Administration Certificate - Business Administration
Edward’s School of Business
Saskatoon, SK02.2019
Oil And Gas Technician -
Reeves College
Calgary, AB12.2015
Indian Education -
S.I.F.C. / University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK04.1999
Grade 12 Diploma -
North Battleford Comprehensive
North Battleford, SK06.1995
Skills
- Access Control
- Visitor Tracking
- Crime Prevention
- CCTV Surveillance
- Emergency Management
- Document Management
- Investigation Documentation
- Staff Management
- Threat Management
- Criminal Investigations
- Crime Prevention Methods
- Report Writing
- Superior Customer Service
- Report Generation
- Theft Prevention Training
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Relationship Building and Management
- Operations Management
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Criminal Law
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Customer service orientation
- Security systems knowledge
- Physical fitness
- Organizational skills
- Computer literacy
- Time management
- Crisis management
- Investigative abilities
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ethical conduct
- Conflict resolution
- Public relations
- Incident reporting
- Decision making
- Adaptability
- Keen Observer
- Reliability
- Report Preparation
- Legible Report Writing
- Security Operations Experience
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Document Preparation
- Knowledge of Supervisory Concepts
- Work Ethic
- English Fluency
- Reporting Skills
- Punctuality
- Knowledgeable in Cree and Ojibway languages
- Art Painting and Drawing
- Horse back riding
- Landscaping
- Speech writing
- Researching
- Story telling
- Self defence
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Cree
Native or Bilingual
Ojibway
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy and Complex Trauma - Online Training, From September 2022 to September 2023
- Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy Coaching Training - November 2023
- Trauma Facilitation Training - November 2023 - Lead Instructor Dr. Shirley Turcotte
Indigenous Focused Oriented Therapy for complex trauma
Instructors, Tonya Gomes and Alannah Young
IFOT Collective
Presentations and Cultural Events
- Reconciliation opening speech during Calgary Stampede for Petronas Oil Company/ TAQA North - July 2023
- Master of Ceremony for Pow Wow Demonstration for Collective Wellness Pow Wow/ Calgary Stampede events July 2023
- Kooteney Plains Cultural Camp / Spiritual guide and helper
- Grief and Loss Group, O’Chiese FN
- O’Chiese Sundance Helper
- Pipe Ceremonies for 38 years
- Classroom presentations on culture knowledge and land base teachings / O’Chiese 7 Fires School; Red Pheasant School; and University of Lethbridge
- Helped restore knowledge on language, ceremonies and land.
- Pow wow events for 30 years.
- Danced Pow Wow as a Men’s Traditional Dancer.
- Sweat lodge every weekend in treaty 6/7 territory.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Security Officer
O’Chiese Health Centre
05.2020 - 01.2023
Maintenance Officer
O’Chiese Health Centre
05.2020 - 01.2023
Teacher's Assistant
7 Fires School
02.2017 - 05.2017
Meat Cutter
The Grocery People
08.2016 - 12.2016
Construction Foreman
White Bear Construction
05.2015 - 07.2016
Security Officer
O’Chiese Safety Services
06.2014 - 05.2015
Assistant to the President and CEO
O’Chiese Energy LP
08.2011 - 03.2014
Monitor
O’Chiese Land Department
08.2009 - 08.2010
Teacher's Assistant
Red Pheasant School
12.2004 - 06.2008
Pipeline Laborer
Prairie Pipeline Ltd.
05.2004 - 12.2004
Trouble Shooter
Polaris Explorer
05.2002 - 04.2004
Indigenous Business Administration Certificate - Business Administration
Edward’s School of Business
Oil And Gas Technician -
Reeves College
Indian Education -
S.I.F.C. / University of Saskatchewan
Grade 12 Diploma -
North Battleford Comprehensive
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