Kiendra McNamara
Sudbury,Canada
Summary
Experienced in road work construction with a solid 4-year background. Dependable and hard-working laborer seeking to expand knowledge, experience, and skills. Committed to delivering high-quality results. Thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at collaborating with diverse teams. Eager to contribute expertise in construction to new projects and further enhance abilities in this dynamic industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Labourer
Interpaving Limited
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Intervened quickly in emergency situations to stop traffic and clear pathways for emergency vehicle movements
- Utilized hand signals, verbal communication and brightly colored signs to direct traffic around construction sites
- Alerted job site workers when approaching vehicles failed to heed to road warnings and signage, which prevented serious injuries and accidents
- Collaborated with other flaggers by using hand-held radios to disseminate traffic and safety information
- Utilized hand signals and positioned direction signs to guide traffic around hazardous or construction sites
- Removed cones, signs and barricades upon completion of work
- Warned drivers and pedestrians of hazards using signs, flags, and hand signals
- Escorted pedestrians across streets while safely monitoring and stopping traffic
- Contributed to team culture of safety by consistently wearing proper safety gear and following standards
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel
- Operate road saw
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize risks
- Set up cones, signal board and construction signs
- Filling potholes with asphalt and around manholes
- Changing out manholes and releveling
- Racking and shoveling
- Driving trucks with trailers
- Spot equipment and trucks backing up
- Refilling in potholes with asphalt
- Worked with jumping jack/packers and hand tools
- Operate road saw
- Setting up signage for work zone
- Traffic control
- Operate skid steer
- Set up/take down work sites
- Operate loader
Traffic Control Technician
Beacon lite ltd
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Directed vehicles around construction sites and flagged drivers to stop
- Assembled traffic cones and pathways for vehicles and pedestrians
- Managed setup and removal of temporary traffic control equipment and signs
Housekeeper
Holiday Inn
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Stocked room attendant carts with supplies to keep carts organized and clean
- Checked bathrooms, restocking towels, rugs and toiletries before guest check-in
- Removed trash from rooms and replaced liners to wastebaskets
- Polished and sanitized floors, counters, bathtubs and window sills
- Furnished guests with clean linens and supplied rooms with toiletries
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas
- Organized supplies for use based on expected customer needs
- Followed manufacturer instructions for using chemicals and equipment to avoid burns, injuries and workplace accidents
Team Member
Tim hortons
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Prepared foods on per-order basis and kept strong stock of frequently ordered items on-hand
- Processed order transactions and handled debit and cash operations
- Maintained dining and food service areas to maximize safety and cleanliness
- Adhered to food service sanitation guidelines and standards
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity
Banquet Server
Radisson hotel
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Walked among tables and refilled water and beverage glasses or took orders for more drinks and food
- Collected dishes promptly after each course, cleared crumbs and glassware and maintained customer satisfaction
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation
- Carried appetizer and drink trays around events and maneuvered around guests and furniture without spilling
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to deliver food smoothly, adapting service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness
- Verified food tray contents and transported each from kitchen to banquet hall
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests
- Removed and replaced dirty dishes and utensils to maintain table settings
- Served orders by picking up and delivering selections from kitchen
- Prepared serving and appetizer trays and set tables in setup for events
Kitchen Staff
Pizza hut
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Cleaned and sanitized frequently to maintain health code standards
- Moved smoothly between different cooking stations to assist with meal preparations
- Contributed to successful kitchen operations with smooth handling of daily checklists
- Adhered fully to kitchen standards involving required portion sizes, individual recipe instructions and safe food handling procedures
- Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses
- Checked stock regularly and discarded unsafe food to protect customers
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Charles College
Sudbury, ON06.2017
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Power tools
- Customer service
- Cleaning Experience
- Time management
- Food Preparation
- Communication verbal and written
- Construction
- Team player
- Hand tools
- Heavy lifting
- Kitchen Experience
- Punctual and reliable
- Food Handling
- Safety awareness
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn
- Job site organization
- Pedestrian safety
- Public safety awareness
- Traffic control
- Two-way radio proficiency
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- WHMIS Certification, Indefinite
- Driving Licence, Indefinite
- Worker health and safety awareness 4 steps, 01/19 to 01/35
- CGS EHS Rules-Contractor is constructor, 04/23 to 04/25
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Languages
English
Interests
- Camping
- Kayaking
- snowmobiling
- Jogging
- Reading
Timeline
Traffic Control Technician
Beacon lite ltd
04.2021 - 07.2021
Labourer
Interpaving Limited
11.2020 - 11.2023
Housekeeper
Holiday Inn
06.2019 - 11.2020
Team Member
Tim hortons
06.2018 - 04.2020
Banquet Server
Radisson hotel
08.2017 - 03.2018
Kitchen Staff
Pizza hut
09.2016 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
St. Charles College
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