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Miguel Almeida

Toronto

Summary

Versatile and dynamic professional with a robust background in construction and customer service, notably at Solicel, Portugal. Excelled in brick laying and fostering team collaboration, significantly enhancing project efficiency and client satisfaction. Proven expertise in construction safety and a commendable ability to cultivate positive customer relationships, driving repeat business and referrals.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Manson

Solicel, Portugal
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication, demonstrating respect for fellow team members, and offering assistance when needed.
  • Prepared surfaces for work by smoothing imperfections on ground or with close structures.
  • Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete and waterproof or restore surfaces.
  • Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.

Clothing Salesman

João Alegre, Portugal
  • Supported management in daily operations tasks such as opening/closing procedures and staff scheduling adjustments when necessary.
  • Conducted regular product trainings, staying up-to-date on fashion trends and new merchandise offerings.
  • Managed inventory levels, promptly restocking items to avoid lost sales opportunities.
  • Provided exceptional after-sales support by following up with clients regarding alterations or exchanges, ensuring their satisfaction remained a priority.

Owner

Snack Bar Santo Antônio, Portugal
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

Gas Station Attendant

Intermarché Supermarket Portugal
  • Maintained clean and orderly work station.
  • Ensured accurate cash handling and maintained a balanced register at the end of each shift.
  • Maintained cleanliness of gas station premises, resulting in a welcoming environment for customers.
  • Cleaned up gas and other spills in accordance with spill procedures.
  • Pumped gas for guests and took payments.
  • Maintained inventory of all saleable items.
  • Offered assistance to customers unfamiliar with fueling vehicles, demonstrating appropriate measures for pumping gas.
  • Assisted with inventory management, helping to keep stock levels consistent and uptodate.

Replacement Operator

Intermarché Supermarket, Portugal
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Maintenance departments to address any challenges impacting overall productivity.
  • Contributed to waste reduction initiatives by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes within the production line.
  • Maintained accurate records of production activity, enabling better planning and forecasting for future operations.
  • Provided training to new operators, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and adherence to established best practices.

Frammer

Vila Chá, Canadá
  • Maintained a clean work environment by organizing materials and removing debris at the end of each day.
  • Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.

Restaurant Waiter

Hotel 5* Termas Longroiva, Portugal
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.

City Worker

City of Castelo Melhor Portugal
  • Maintained, repaired and installed traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings.
  • Helped keep city running smoothly in winter with prompt snow and ice removal.
  • Operated basic highway maintenance and traffic equipment to sustain, repair and clean highways and right-of-ways.
  • Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and safety standards for construction projects.
  • Improved city infrastructure by conducting regular maintenance and repairs of public facilities.
  • Maintained public spaces in clean and aesthetically pleasing condition, thereby improving the overall appearance of the city and promoting a positive image to visitors.
  • Managed inventory control processes for equipment and supplies, reducing waste and maximizing operational efficiency.

Snow Removel

Construction Across Canada
11.2024 - Current
  • Applied salt or chemical solutions to surfaces as preventive measure against snow and ice buildup.

Education

Tourism -

Tenente Coronel Adão Carrapatoso
2015

Gardener -

Tenente Coronel Adão Carrapatoso Portugal
Portugal
2011

Skills

  • Concrete mixing
  • Repair skills
  • Brick laying
  • Construction safety
  • Stone cutting
  • Wall construction
  • Retaining wall construction
  • Snow plow removal
  • Forklifts experience
  • Gardener experience

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Snow Removel

Construction Across Canada
11.2024 - Current

Manson

Solicel, Portugal

Clothing Salesman

João Alegre, Portugal

Owner

Snack Bar Santo Antônio, Portugal

Gas Station Attendant

Intermarché Supermarket Portugal

Replacement Operator

Intermarché Supermarket, Portugal

Frammer

Vila Chá, Canadá

Restaurant Waiter

Hotel 5* Termas Longroiva, Portugal

City Worker

City of Castelo Melhor Portugal

Tourism -

Tenente Coronel Adão Carrapatoso

Gardener -

Tenente Coronel Adão Carrapatoso Portugal
Miguel Almeida