Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Matthew Kirkham

Orleans

Summary

Friendly and empathetic individual with excellent communication skills, dedicated to providing outstanding service and support. Possesses solid understanding of customer needs and conflict resolution, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities. Aiming to build positive customer relationships and contribute to customer satisfaction and loyalty. I am also a diligent Labor Worker with experience performing variety of technical and manual tasks. Maintains cleanliness of work area and counts materials, merchandise and supplies in stock. Experienced in training new employees on responsibilities and company work ethics. Background in general maintenance, light construction, customer service, repair, and custodial work.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Laborer / Operator

JDS Enterprises
06.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
  • Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

Chef

The Brew Table
03.2022 - 07.2024
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

General Laborer

United Building Products
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Kept sites clean and organized to decrease accidents and increase overall productivity.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new skills and techniques required for specific project needs.
  • Improved job site organization by sorting, stacking, and properly storing materials and equipment.

Lead Salesperson & Merchandiser

Coca Cola Ltd.
09.2015 - 04.2021
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resulting in numerous positive reviews and referrals.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.

Education

Developmental Services Worker -

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
06.2024

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Heavy lifting
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Safety procedures
  • Hand and power tools
  • Debris and trash removal
  • Equipment operation
  • Quality control

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • G Driver's License
  • ServSafe Food Handler's Certification

Timeline

General Laborer / Operator

JDS Enterprises
06.2024 - Current

Chef

The Brew Table
03.2022 - 07.2024

General Laborer

United Building Products
04.2021 - 03.2022

Lead Salesperson & Merchandiser

Coca Cola Ltd.
09.2015 - 04.2021

Developmental Services Worker -

Algonquin College
Matthew Kirkham