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Kristen Bezemer

Brantford,Ontario

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. Recognized for consistent and thorough cleaning efforts that promote a healthier space. Strong team collaborator with adaptability to shifting demands. Competent in utilizing cleaning tools and implementing safety measures.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

On Call- Industrial & Environmental Cleaner

Extreme Renos & Clean Up
04.2011 - Current
  • Achieved high cleanliness and sanitation standards in all designated areas.
  • Efficiently operated cleaning equipment, including vacuums and floor scrubbers.
  • Supervised waste disposal procedures to comply with safety regulations.
  • Instructed new personnel on cleaning protocols and operational best practices.
  • Executed regular inspections to pinpoint maintenance issues and boost cleanliness.
  • Properly handled cleaning equipment, chemicals, and materials with caution.
  • Regularly sanitized high-touch surfaces to reduce the risk of germ transmission.

Painter/ Home Stager- Independent Contractor

Opulence Painting Inc
01.2005 - Current
  • Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and made other recommendations.
  • Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and electric switch covers prior to painting.
  • Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, and paint rollers.
  • Assisted in reno demolition & clean up.
  • Restored furniture, including sanding, refinishing, and painting.
  • Pristine home cleaning prior to open houses.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
  • Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
  • Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.

Natural Sales Manager/ Broker- Full-Time Position

Wisdom Of Nature
01.2002 - 09.2022

Representing Premium Natural Supplement lines such as Purica, Strauss Heart Drops, Cannanda CB2, Abundance Naturally, CLM, Joy Of The Mountains, previous brands include St. Francis and Lorna Vanderhaeghe.

  • Maintained and organized a customer database of over 200 clients.
  • Opened new accounts.
  • Attended CHFA Trade shows representing our company booth
  • Trained new employee's.
  • Attended phone conferences and seminars for product training.
  • In -store demonstrations.
  • Promptly resolved all customer requests, questions and complaints.
  • Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Organized yearly Coop opportunities for stores.
  • Worked on back office designing online natural store.
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions.
  • Shipping and receiving through Can-par.
  • Invoicing and simple book keeping using quick-books
  • Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, researching charge backs, discrepancies and reconciliations

Education

Artist Entrepreneurship

Coalition Music - Full Scholarship
Toronto, ON
06.2013

Entertainment Management

Trebas Institute
Toronto, ON
06.2005

Skills

  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Goal-focused approach
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Empathy in listening
  • Organizational proficiency
  • Sanitation practices
  • Infection control methods

Languages

English
Professional Working

Affiliations

  • Volunteer at The Closet Door- 2017 -2018
  • Helped Organize and performed at the Suicide Awareness Fundraiser in Paris 2008-2010
  • Volunteered at The Closet Door in Brantford, all proceeds went to the Cancer D-Wing Unit at The Brantford General Hospital,
  • Organized The Artists Supporting Artists Showcase Events in various cities including, Brantford, Hamilton, London and Toronto.
  • Organized the Hearts for the Homeless Event in 2015-2022

Timeline

On Call- Industrial & Environmental Cleaner

Extreme Renos & Clean Up
04.2011 - Current

Painter/ Home Stager- Independent Contractor

Opulence Painting Inc
01.2005 - Current

Natural Sales Manager/ Broker- Full-Time Position

Wisdom Of Nature
01.2002 - 09.2022

Artist Entrepreneurship

Coalition Music - Full Scholarship

Entertainment Management

Trebas Institute
Kristen Bezemer