Kirsty Macpherson

I have been a tree planter all over the country since 2015 but primarily have worked all across British Columbia. Currently, I work for Sitka Silviculture in Port Alberni where I was the in-house OFA3 during the 2022 & 2023 season.

• responsible for the implementation and proper organization of the silviculture into the terrain.
• driving the ETV and other work vehicles.
• implementing safe work practices.
• working quickly and efficiently to reforest clearcuts.

• Installing Christmas light displays on residential and commercial buildings. Working quickly and efficiently while having an eye for detail and design to ensure Christmas light displays exceeded the customer's expectations.
• Working at heights and lifting heavy materials.
• Communicating with the customer and upselling products when the opportunity arose.
• Driving and operating a five-ton bucket tuck.
• Implementing safe work procedures while working from heights or operating machinery.
• Working and communicating in a team environment.

• Cleaned 4-8 rooms per day while upholding the meticulous standard and service of a luxury hotel.
• Provided stayover service to guests on multiday trips.
• Worked efficiently to get the job done and help coworkers during busy weekends and holidays.
• Was responsible for training new employees and checking in on coworkers to ensure operations were running smoothly.

• Closely inspected parts to ensure they were clean and free of contaminants
• Correctly and safely used a variety of hand tools to carry out job duties
• Observed all safety policies and procedures
• Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions and work orders

• Delivered fast and friendly service, accurately recorded orders and worked with other staff members to ensure food and beverages were served in a timely manner
• Assisted in training new staff members in service expectations, cash handling, proper food handling and safety procedures
• Created quality specialty coffees and sandwiches for guests
• Ensured spaces were always left clean, well-stocked and organized throughout the day and at closing

• Responsible for cleaning apartments, scrubbing and waxing floors, and general upkeep of York University’s graduate housing facilities

• Performed all aspects of stable management, including turn out/in20 horses, maintaining barn cleanliness, feeding horses and ground maintenance