Nicholas Qua
Port Colborne,ON
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking [Job Title] position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lawn Technician
Nutri-Lawn
Hamilton, Ontario
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto shrubs, trees and grass.
- Applied pest control substances to eradicate weeds and other pests affecting plant life.
Parks and Recreation Worker
City of Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Green House Labourer
Willowbrook Nurseries
Pelham, ON
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Operated [Type] equipment to move goods in safely from fields to collection points.
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs and plants.
- Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Lifeguard
Sherkston Shores Resort
Port Colborne, Ontario
05.2016 - 08.2020
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Checked water readings regularly to keep chemicals at safe levels and avoid potential illnesses among patrons.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Saved distressed persons using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Scrutinized pool deck area to prevent possible injuries or fatalities, minimizing emergent situations.
- Checked pool and surrounding areas for hazardous conditions.
- Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
Swimming Lessons Instructor & Lifeguard
YMCA
Port Colborne, Ontario
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON 09.2019 - 04.2023
Skills
Effective problem-solver
Strong communicator
Team Building
Self-Motivated
Flexible and Adaptable
Attention to Detail
Group and individual instruction
Interpersonal Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Lawn Technician
Nutri-Lawn
05.2022 - 08.2022
Parks and Recreation Worker
City of Hamilton
05.2021 - 10.2021
Green House Labourer
Willowbrook Nurseries
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
McMaster University
09.2019 - 04.2023
Swimming Lessons Instructor & Lifeguard
YMCA
09.2017 - 03.2020
Lifeguard
Sherkston Shores Resort
05.2016 - 08.2020