Matthew Clark
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
I'm confident, supportive, and a great addition to any team.
- Motivated forestry technician with expertise in environmental fieldwork and GIS mapping. Proven experience in forestry operations, customer service, and various roles, including bartending and retail. Certified in chainsaw use, skilled in tree marking, and proficient in ArcGIS Pro for spatial data collection. Strong work ethic, dependable, and adaptable to physically demanding tasks.
- Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I love to work harder when no one is looking.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spray Technician
Krown Rust Control
Ottawa, Canada
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Performed rust proofing services on a variety of vehicles using Krown's specialized corrosion protection systems. Provided excellent customer service while maintaining a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.
- Key Responsibilities: Prepared vehicles for treatment, including washing undercarriages and masking sensitive components.
- Applied rust protection product using air spray tools and followed company procedures.
- Moved and parked customer vehicles safely and carefully, including both manual and automatic transmissions.
- Greeted and assisted customers, answering questions about services and ensuring a positive experience.
- Inspected vehicles for signs of rust or damage before service.
- Washed exterior and underbody of vehicles to ensure clean surfaces before application.
- Maintained accurate service logs and supported general shop operations.
- Skills Gained: Vehicle handling, mechanical awareness, teamwork, customer service, and workplace safety.
Window Cleaner
Student Works Window Cleaning
Ottawa, Canada
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered high-quality residential and commercial window cleaning services across Ottawa, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Used professional equipment and techniques to safely clean windows, screens, and frames on both ground-level and multi-story buildings.
- Maintained a high standard of safety and efficiency while working at heights and in varying weather conditions.
- Built strong customer relationships through courteous, on-time service and clear communication.
- Assisted with job site setup, equipment transport, and daily operations to meet project deadlines.
- Demonstrated responsibility and teamwork in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment.
- Managed daily scheduling, invoicing, and basic sales tasks when required.
Student Worker
AAFC OTTAWA SPRING WHEAT PROGRAM (Ottawa Experimental Farm)
Ottawa, Canada
04.2024 - 10.2024
- The Summer included outdoor work and includes tasks such as; packaging seed for planting, planting, labelling plots, weeding and other plot maintenance, taking field notes, collecting samples and assisting with manual or machine harvest.
- Also used different types of such as, Tractors, Lawn Mowers (push and zero turn) and Farm Flails.
Bartender
Aux Lodge
Lindsay, Canada
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Prepare drinks: Mix liquor, soft drinks, water, and other ingredients to make cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Serve drinks: Provide drinks to customers and food and beverage servers.
- Maintain the bar: Keep the bar clean, organized, and stocked with snacks and garnishes.
- Collect payment: Collect money from customers for drinks and record sales.
- Ensure customer safety: Check photo IDs to confirm customers are of legal drinking age and refuse service to intoxicated or disruptive patrons.
Auto Parts
Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd
Carleton Place, Canada
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided knowledgeable and professional customer service at the auto parts and service counter, assisting both retail customers and technicians.
- Identified and sourced correct automotive parts and accessories using electronic catalog systems.
- Processed sales, returns, and warranty claims accurately through point-of-sale systems.
- Communicated with service technicians to ensure timely delivery of required parts for ongoing repairs.
- Maintained clean, organized shelves and stockroom; received and verified incoming inventory shipments.
- Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment while meeting daily sales and service goals.
- Stayed up to date with product knowledge, automotive trends, and promotions to better assist customers.
Volunteer
Beckwith youth committee
Carleton Place, Canada
01.2017 - 02.2020
- I sit on the Beckwith Township Youth Committee. It is a group of young children and teens with a common goal of bettering the Community by raising money to be distributed to others and put on Community events with an emphasis on FUN.
- By doing this I have gained leadership, parliamentary procedure skills and self-confidence.
- The Youth Committee holds monthly dances, a March Melt Down Winter Carnival, helps out with the Halloween Party, the Beckwith Heritage Days, buys gifts for the Angel tree children, Tree Planting and Courses for Youth such as Babysitters Course, Home Alone Course, Cooking Course along with many more activities for the children in the community.
- I also help in the snack booth selling snacks. This has given me money handling skills and interacting with customers.
Volunteer
Starr Gymnastics
Ottawa, Canada
07.2019 - 07.2019
- I helped the instructors and coaches.
- I also did some teaching by myself.
- I did cleaning and helped other groups in the summer camp.
- I was there for a full 40 hour week that I volunteered in the summer 2019.
Photographer's Assistant
Mike Clark photography
Carleton Place, Canada
01.2016 - 2019
- Working with Mike I helped customers, setup and tear down of equipment as well as working with computers to process photos.
- Assisted in setting up lighting and equipment for photo shoots.
- Organized and maintained photography equipment and supplies.
- I assisted customers make photo selections and took payments.
- I work during sports events, hockey, soccer, football helping in all the different areas as needed.
Volunteer Work
Lanark County Interval house
Carleton Place, Canada
07.2018 - 07.2018
- Helped repair and paint fence, clean gardens and general clean up of property.
Education
Forestry techniques - Certificate
Fleming College
Lindsay, ON01.2026
All Subjects - diploma or GED
Carleton place high school
Carleton Place, ON04.2023
Skills
- General labor and handyman
- Cocktail and bartending skills
- Retail sales and cash handling
- Customer service and support
- Cleaning and maintenance experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Knowledge of tools and power tools
- Time management and organization
- Gardening and landscaping
- Vehicle inspection and field research
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Patience and interpersonal skills
- Identification verification
Certification
• Smart Serve, 08/01/23, Will Renew if nessary
• Class 1 Drivers License (Full G), 01/01/21, I can drive ATV, Bikes and Vehicles with ease.
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card, 01/01/19, I have my pleasure craft licenses and can drive and dock most boats.
• Class 1 Drivers License (Full G), 01/01/21, I can drive ATV, Bikes and Vehicles with ease.
• Pleasure Craft Operator Card, 01/01/19, I have my pleasure craft licenses and can drive and dock most boats.
Additional Information
I am an avid gym member of Altea Ottawa. My average day consists of going to the gym at 5 am, then going to work, then coming home and putting on a vinyl record.
Awards
- Horticultural Society Award, 06/01/23, Won a Horticultural Award at my graduation.
- History Award, 06/01/19, Award given to students who were above class average and were over 80 percent in the class.
- Spirit Award, 06/01/19, Award given to select students who showed interest in their learning and demonstrated a positive attitude.
- 2nd Place in Division at St Lawrence Science Fair, 2019
Languages
English, Fluent
French, Intermediate
Groups
- Beckwith Youth Committee, 03/01/17, Present, Group of students who want to make a difference in their community.
- Move Church, 01/01/10, Present
Languages
English
Professional
French
Limited
Accomplishments
Horticultural Society Award- June 2023- High school
Affiliations
Beckwith youth committee- March 2017 to 2019- Group of studes who want to make a difference in there community.
Timeline
Spray Technician
Krown Rust Control
07.2025 - 01.2026
Window Cleaner
Student Works Window Cleaning
04.2025 - 08.2025
Student Worker
AAFC OTTAWA SPRING WHEAT PROGRAM (Ottawa Experimental Farm)
04.2024 - 10.2024
Bartender
Aux Lodge
09.2023 - 04.2025
Auto Parts
Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2023
Volunteer
Starr Gymnastics
07.2019 - 07.2019
Volunteer Work
Lanark County Interval house
07.2018 - 07.2018
Volunteer
Beckwith youth committee
01.2017 - 02.2020
Photographer's Assistant
Mike Clark photography
01.2016 - 2019
Forestry techniques - Certificate
Fleming College
All Subjects - diploma or GED
Carleton place high school