Nate Meakins
Guelph
Summary
Versatile professional with a strong background in academic, practical, and advisory roles, demonstrating expertise in addressing organizational and urgent challenges within QSCM. Proven ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines while achieving significant academic success over two years, reflecting a commitment to intellectual growth and development. Core competencies include problem-solving, organizational skills, and a dedication to continuous learning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Coordinator
QSCM
06.2024 - Current
- Researched and advised QSCM on Ontario charity legal compliance.
- Effective correspondence and coordination.
- Developed a concise action plan to address new questions of legal compliance.
Research Assistant
University of Guelph
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted Professor Dennis Baker in the development of a textbook.
- Thorough reading and comprehension of legal concepts and histories.
- Created comprehensive glossaries, detailed instructor manuals, and insightful practice questions.
- Collaborated effectively in a compact team environment.
Line Cook
IHOP
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Ski Rental Technician
Batawa Ski Hill
11.2020 - 02.2024
- Interpersonal skills
- Interacting with customers closely and acquiring necessary information to process orders has cultivated my ability to interact positively with guests in a rushed environment
- Documentation
- Rental orders and equipment tuning forms required a multistep process to ensure safety for customer as well as the hill's legal protection
- Includes documenting personal information, waivers, and signing finished papers
Merchandise Crew Volunteer
Hillside Festival
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Organizational skills
- Cases of merchandise requires thorough documentation and ordering to be processed
- Counting, labelling, and corresponding items required sufficient organizational skills
- Adaptability
- Short festival periods leave limited training time
- This requires quick adaptability to new methods and process structures
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Public Policy
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON04-2027
High School Diploma -
Bayside secondary school
Skills
- Schedule management
- Verbal and written communication
- Project organization
- Dependable and responsible
- Analytical and critical thinking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Guelph
09.2024 - 12.2025
Volunteer Coordinator
QSCM
06.2024 - Current
Line Cook
IHOP
04.2023 - 08.2023
Merchandise Crew Volunteer
Hillside Festival
06.2022 - 02.2024
Ski Rental Technician
Batawa Ski Hill
11.2020 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice & Public Policy
University of Guelph
High School Diploma -
Bayside secondary school
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