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M.E. Erin Coulter

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Personable, friendly, and solution-oriented I bring more than 20 years of service in fast-paced settings. Highly adaptable to addressing diverse employment needs. Proven history of building trust with customers and employers to promote satisfaction. Hardworking and reliable with strong ability to meet team, individual and management objectives. Highly organized, proactive and punctual.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Postal Clerk Christmas

Canada Post
Stoney Creek, ON
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Worked in the areas of Material Handling, Manual Parcels, Distribution, Breakdown and Oversize Handling.
  • Sorted and processed incoming mail by sorting into post office cases, general delivery, and street address.
  • Prepared outgoing mail for shipment by placing in designated containers.
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
  • Assisted other clerks with difficult tasks related to processing large volumes of mail efficiently eg. heavy parcels, tagging.
  • Maintained efficient workflow on the job through effective communication with co-workers.
  • Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
  • Utilized factors such as package shape and final destination to sort into correct monos/cardboard bins for further sorting or delivery.
  • Loaded letters into automated processing equipment and maintained continuous flow when feeding letters to be sorted.
  • Supported shipping and receiving needs by loading and unloading transportation vehicles and containers.
  • Offered support and advice to other personnel to improve our performance.
  • Operated Ergo lifts to move large items and containers.
  • Handled undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures.

Film Location Support Person

Take One Film
Toronto GTA, ON
05.2020 - 10.2023

Processes

  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers and film crew to accomplish goals and address issues related to the film location.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Identified needs of film crew and cast promptly and efficiently.
  • Presented clean and sanitized location portables to cast and crew for utmost satisfaction.
  • Investigated incidents or complaints regarding safety or security issues.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations in order to protect personnel and property.
  • Assessed potential risks within the workplace environment, developed strategies for risk mitigation, and implemented those strategies as needed.
  • Conducted regular inspections of the film location to identify any potential hazards or areas of concern.
  • Maintained accurate records of all security-related events such as incidents, investigations, alarms.
  • Implemented measures designed to reduce theft or vandalism within the location.
  • Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
  • Developed and implemented preventative measures against accidents, thefts and other risks.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
  • Floated between lsp locations to check in with fellows, assess security and make proactive adjustments based on changing conditions.

Convention Sales Manager

Monty and Associates
Oakville, ON
06.2007 - 08.2019
  • Organized, Unloaded and Delivered freight to customer locations on time.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Followed established safety practices when using tools and equipment.

Laboratory Courier

Lifelabs
Hamilton, ON
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Performed daily pickups of medical specimens from points of contact between Hamilton, Cayuga, Cayuga, Hagersville and Simcoe.
  • Used strong time management skills to coordinate parcels for prompt delivery.
  • Developed understanding of most efficient routes to take for deliveries to avoid high traffic and construction areas.

Manager

Gommorah Books
Hamilton
02.2014 - 06.2016
  • Supervised daily operations of the retail store, including staff scheduling, inventory management and customer service.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships with customers.
  • Handled cash register transactions accurately while providing excellent customer service.
  • Managed daily operations by completing purchasing, inventory control, merchandising and product distribution tasks.
  • Hired and trained positive, enthusiastic employees to boost talents of retail team.

Food Service Worker

Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse
Dundas, ON
  • Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
  • Completed prepping, cleaning and other kitchen duties to support cooks.
  • Carried pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
  • Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.

Postal Support Employee Processing Clerk

A.I.S. Courier (Sub-contractor for Canada Post
Oakville, ON
  • Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
  • Utilized factors such as package shape and final destination to sort into correct bins for delivery.
  • Supported shipping and receiving needs by loading and unloading transportation vehicles and containers.
  • Delivered mail to residents and business within assigned area.

Gardener

Parks and Recreation, Town of Oakville
Oakville, ON
  • Prepared soil and gardens to plant.
  • Performed variety of tasks, including transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning.
  • Transported plants and trees to and from planting sites.
  • Performed hand weeding and pruning to encourage plant growth.
  • Watered plants and performed minor irrigation repair and adjustments.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds.
  • Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Women's Studies, Political Science

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Queen’s University
Kingston, ON

Skills

  • Retail Sales
  • Operation of Postal Equipment and Familiarity with Processes
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Active listening
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Work ethic
  • Adaptive and Flexible
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Team Building
  • Variety of Internal Job Classifications in Postal Plant
  • Commercial Kitchen Equipment
  • Landscaping Equipment
  • MS Office
  • Weight Calculations
  • Retail Sales

Timeline

Postal Clerk Christmas

Canada Post
11.2023 - 01.2024

Film Location Support Person

Take One Film
05.2020 - 10.2023

Laboratory Courier

Lifelabs
08.2016 - 02.2017

Manager

Gommorah Books
02.2014 - 06.2016

Convention Sales Manager

Monty and Associates
06.2007 - 08.2019

Food Service Worker

Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse

Postal Support Employee Processing Clerk

A.I.S. Courier (Sub-contractor for Canada Post

Gardener

Parks and Recreation, Town of Oakville

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Women's Studies, Political Science

McMaster University

Bachelor of Arts - Law

Queen’s University
M.E. Erin Coulter