Melanie Gates
Esterhazy,Canada
Summary
I am a loyal, hard working, detail oriented professional. I thrive on organization and efficiency. Past work experience in a variety of fields such as construction, customer service, assisting in early childhood education, food service, safety, and environmental services.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Worker
SHA Esterhazy Centennial Special Care Home
Esterhazy, SK
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Initiated meal preparation by chopping vegetables and preparing garnishes for dishes
- Performed daily closing tasks by washing dishes, packing and refrigerating
- Collected and returned dirty dishes to kitchen for washing
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment and dishes
- Observed and enforced food safety regulations
Environmental Services Housekeeper
SHA Esterhazy Centennial Special Care Home
Esterhazy, SK
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized restrooms, lobbies, hallways, breakrooms, and other public areas
- Demonstrated proper knowledge and utilization of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment
- Sanitized and cleaned assigned areas using proper infection control procedures
- Trained and supervised new staff on cleaning procedures and safety protocols
- Replenished paper products, hand soaps and body washes in restrooms
- Monitored and documented all cleaning activities and performance
- Kept storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy
Barista
Whippletree Coffee
Esterhazy, SK
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Brewed espresso and added syrups and steamed milk to craft specialty drinks for customers
- Welcomed customers and answered questions regarding menu items and preparation methods
- Presented and explained drink menu, answering questions to educate customers
- Sold and served baked goods and miscellaneous food items, increasing company revenue
- Maintained clean and healthy environment by following proper safety and sanitation regulations
- Followed operating instructions and troubleshot breakdowns, keeping equipment operational
Apprentice Scaffolder
Icon Scaffolding
Esterhazy, SK
01.2012 - 11.2017
- Followed established safety rules and regulations and maintained safe and clean environment
- Assembled and fastened materials to make frameworks and props
- Installed structures and hardware with careful attention to dimensions and tolerances
- Erected scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level
- Removed damaged and defective parts and sections of structures and repair and replaced, using hand tools
- Installed temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair
- Managed safety documentation, daily activity reports and time sheets
- Organized and mobilized required equipment to and from job site
Apprentice Carpenter
Dominion Construction
Regina, SK
05.2007 - 04.2012
- Followed established safety rules and regulations and maintained safe and clean environment
- Studied specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
- Erected scaffolding and ladders for assembling structures above ground level
- Installed temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair
- Shaped and cut materials to specified measurements
- Verified trueness of structures using plumb bob and level
- Applied shock-absorbing and sound-reduction materials to walls and ceilings
- Installed structures and hardware with careful attention to dimensions and tolerances
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers
- Removed damaged and defective parts and sections of structures and repair and replaced, using hand tools
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil, chalk and marking gauge
- Constructed forms and chutes as guides for pouring concrete
Education
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SAFETY OFFICER IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND TRAINING -
Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association
Regina, SK02.2016
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS JOURNEYMAN IN SCAFFOLDING - Level 3 Scaffolding
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Regina, SK10.2014
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS RED SEAL / JOURNEYMAN IN CARPENTRY - 4Th Year Apprentice
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Moose Jaw, SKSkills
- Physical Strength And Stamina
- Team Player
- Safety-First Mentality
- Heavy Labor
- General Housekeeping
- Carpenter Assistance
- Chemical Handling
- Schedule And Task Management
- Environmental Sanitation
- Special And Routine Cleaning
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Cleaning And Sanitation
Certification
National Construction Safety Officer
Timeline
Food Service Worker
SHA Esterhazy Centennial Special Care Home
12.2023 - 03.2024
Environmental Services Housekeeper
SHA Esterhazy Centennial Special Care Home
02.2023 - 03.2024
Barista
Whippletree Coffee
09.2020 - 11.2023
Apprentice Scaffolder
Icon Scaffolding
01.2012 - 11.2017
Apprentice Carpenter
Dominion Construction
05.2007 - 04.2012
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION SAFETY OFFICER IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND TRAINING -
Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS JOURNEYMAN IN SCAFFOLDING - Level 3 Scaffolding
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS RED SEAL / JOURNEYMAN IN CARPENTRY - 4Th Year Apprentice
Saskatchewan Polytechnic