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Kimberly Steep

Montrose

Summary

Detail-oriented worker with a proven track record at Hall Printing, excelling in time management and organizational skills. Successfully optimized cutting techniques, reducing waste while meeting tight deadlines. Adaptable and reliable, with a strong work ethic and expertise in bindery operations and landscape design, delivering quality results in diverse environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Bindery Worker

Hall Printing
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Used cutting and trimming machines to trim edges of books, magazines, calenders, business cards, flyers, etc to appropriate size.
  • Prioritized daily tasks effectively according to project urgency and complexity without sacrificing quality or timeliness of deliverables.
  • Reduced waste materials by optimizing cutting techniques and resource allocation for each job order.
  • Prepared materials for binding using various methods such as folding, cutting, collating, scoring, saddle stitching, perfect binding or spiral binding depending on project requirements.
  • Operated various bindery equipment proficiently, maintaining an excellent safety record while meeting tight deadlines.

Casual Employee

Hall Printing
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Accounts Payable/Data Entry Intern

Imperial Oil
04.2006 - 08.2006
  • Supported team members with timely and accurate data entry, enabling them to focus on higher-level tasks.
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Maintained files, records, and chronologies of entry activities.

Landscape Designer

The Landscape Artist
04.2003 - 08.2005
  • Evaluated existing landscapes and provided recommendations for improvements based on client needs and environmental considerations.
  • Balanced aesthetics with functionality by considering factors such as drainage systems, erosion control measures, maintenance requirements, safety concerns in all designs.
  • Conducted site analyses and assessments to determine optimal design solutions for various projects.
  • Assisted in preparing cost estimates for proposals that accurately reflected the scope of work required.
  • Rendered designs with computer-aided methods.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Landscape Horticulture

Dalhousie University/NSAC
Halifax, NS
04-1999

Diploma of Technology - Landscape Horticulture Technology

Nova Scotia Agricultural College
Truro, NS
04-1996

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability

Interests

  • Cake Decorating for friends and family
  • Stylized sugar cookie decorating for events such as local theatre productions (RLOP), weddings, showers and graduation parties
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Drawing and Painting

Timeline

Bindery Worker

Hall Printing
10.2019 - 03.2020

Casual Employee

Hall Printing
09.2017 - 09.2019

Accounts Payable/Data Entry Intern

Imperial Oil
04.2006 - 08.2006

Landscape Designer

The Landscape Artist
04.2003 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Technology - Landscape Horticulture

Dalhousie University/NSAC

Diploma of Technology - Landscape Horticulture Technology

Nova Scotia Agricultural College
Kimberly Steep