Kody Vakanis

Diligent employee pursuing a career as a Police Constable. With the ability to work well as a team to complete tasks on time and in an efficient manner with an attention to detail. Able to work well in high stress environments Able to lift up to 100+ pounds without assistance and work in challenging conditions.

Special Constable - Barrie Police 2024/10/01 - Current 

• Search Inmates as they arrive to the courthouse
• Escort Inmates from cells to their assigned courtroom
• Engage and interact with the public at the Entrance, Direct them where required
• Conduct routine patrols and routine checks of Cell Block, Courthouse and its surrounding property
• Escort YO to and from their assigned facilities for their court appearances.

 09/2020 - 05-2024 

• Interpret architect drawing and communicate to the team and other trades on how to install and assemble drawing specs via the installation of rebar, slabs, walls, and columns to complete a days task onetime effectively and efficiently.
• Works well as a member of the team and independently to complete tight deadlines and goals in a stressful environment with the ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to lift upwards of 100 LBS consistently for 8+ HRS a day.

07/2020-Sept 3rd 2020 

• Managed and stocked inventory
• Prepped and soldered shower valves and ran water-pipes for rough ins and repairs
• Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel to lay undergrounds
• Install fixtures for finishing, such as toilets, shower trims, vanities and kitchen sinks
• Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and levelling or contouring ground

  08/2018- 04/2020 

• Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and levelling or contouring ground.
• Protected crew and general public by keeping traffic away from dangerous locations.
• Retrieved materials, tools and equipment from trucks and delivered to skilled workers.
• Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in creating and disassembling forms
• Operated equipment such as skid steer and loader to support worksite needs and enhance team efficiency
• Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
• Removed waste and trash from job sites before, during and after shift completion to keep work areas clean and organized

 03/2016 - 08/2018  

• Assisted customers with completing quick and efficient sales transactions.
• Completed diverse tasks on daily basis to serve customer needs, including processing and issuing money orders, managing returns and exchanges, and logging daily shipments.
• Gained vast product knowledge and terms related to plumbing and HVAC
• Pick orders accurately and fulfill customers needs by adapting to a lack of stock
• Assisted in the receiving department with unloading and stocking inventory

 04/2014 - 03/2016  

• Handle deliveries, quantity and quality control, product returns, and refunds.
• Tracking, auditing, and preparing inventory and documentation for shipment.
• Conflict resolution to maintain accurate records well maintaining and investigating discrepancies.
• Receiving, dispatching, and storing stock in an accurate, timely, and organized manor.
• Safely operated pallet jacks, forklift, and combilift equipment to move items to warehouse locations.

• Certificate of Achievement for Successful completion of New Special Constable Recruit program presented by SGT. J. Frye, PC L. Sawicki and PC S. Douglas
• High School Diploma: Bear Creek Secondary School - Former Athlete: KBAY Wrestling Club 2009 - 2013
• The University of Winnipeg: Undergraduate Studies 2013 - 2014 -The Province of Manitoba University Athletic Scholarship - Former Athlete: University of Winnipeg Wrestling Team / Team Ontario: Canada Summer Games Mens Wrestling Team 2013 • Individual 130KG Devision - Bronze • Mens Team Dual Meet - Gold
• First Aid BLS & CPR C
• YR Firearms: PAL License Non Restricted

• Volunteered with the Barrie Police Service for Holiday with a Hero 2024 and Smile Cookies and Joined as a member of Auxiliary
• KBAY Wrestling Club Coach: Head Coach Nicholas Cryer 2014 - current
• Creating opportunities for youth and students by developing wrestling techniques and situation drills to further prepare the athletes for future competitions, scholarship opportunities, and wellbeing with sports