Nicholas Zinghini
Milton,ON
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a strong desire to leverage and further develop skills in a new professional setting. Eager to contribute expertise and drive towards achieving organizational goals. Seeking opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow personally and professionally. Open to challenges and excited about taking on new responsibilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Arborist Apprentice
Hudson Tree Service
Burlington, ON
10.2024 - Current
- Enhanced professional growth by staying current on industry trends, pursuing ongoing education, and attending relevant workshops and conferences.
- Strengthened problem-solving skills by effectively assessing challenging situations involving complex tree structures or limited access areas.
- Supported the development of comprehensive tree care plans by gathering accurate data and collaborating with senior arborists.
- Completed thorough site evaluations before beginning work, ensuring accurate assessments of tree conditions and potential hazards.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting to various worksites and performing diverse tasks as needed during apprenticeship program.
Farm Hand/Maintenance
Country Heritage Park
8560 Tremaine Rd, Milton, ON
05.2022 - Current
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors, snowplows, and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Repaired tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
- Cleared away animal waste by hosing and shoveling out operational areas to maintain a clean space for animals and workers.
- Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
- Safely cutting down tress to process for firewood.
- Restoring and maintaining old heritage buildings, barns, and house's
- General landscape maintenance including operation of different farm implements, zero-turn lawnmowers, weed trimmers.
- Setting up for events held at different venue's around the park.
General Contracting
Harnett Contracting
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Responsible to assist will home demolitions, renovations and installations of bathrooms, basements and other rooms. Tasks include assisting with demolitions, drywalling, painting, tiling, grouting, bricking, installation of sinks, cabinetry, shelving etc.
Sales Associate/Repair and Maintenance
Lowes
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Responsible for garden centre, assisting customers with their landscaping needs. This include helping customers with patio stones, informing them how to install and assisting them with loading the stones into their vehicle
- A lot of physical labor often having to work outside in the heat or the cold responsible for maintaining nursery products
- Flexibility to work in many other departments when short staffed, was easily able to learn about the department
- Assembling items for customers including barbecues, snowblowers, lawnmowers, and gazebos
- Responsible for any minor repairs around the store and construction of Covid-19 shields
General Contracting Co-op
Scavetta Renovations
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Assisted with home bathroom, basement, and kitchen renovations
- Responsible for setting up and cleaning job site
Detailer and Reception
Memory Lane Limousine
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Answering phone calls, taking messages, and assisting with booking limo runs with customers Filling in run sheets and Oiling of run sheets and invoices
- Cleaning up garage (shop) and office
Trusted with shop and office passcodes - Responsible to collect cheques and cash from customers
Education
Certificate - Electrical Techniques
Sheridan College
Brampton, ON08.2021
High School Diploma -
Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School
Milton, ON06.2020
Skills
- Reliable and responsible
- Quick learner
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to work in group or individually
- Physically fit and capable of performing physical tasks
- Exceptional time management skills
- Willing to work in all weather conditions
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Chainsaw certification
0 to 8 ton crane operator
forklift, and lift truck certification
Timeline
Arborist Apprentice
Hudson Tree Service
10.2024 - Current
Farm Hand/Maintenance
Country Heritage Park
05.2022 - Current
General Contracting
Harnett Contracting
01.2022 - 05.2022
General Contracting Co-op
Scavetta Renovations
02.2020 - 04.2020
Sales Associate/Repair and Maintenance
Lowes
04.2019 - 12.2021
Detailer and Reception
Memory Lane Limousine
06.2015 - 11.2016
Certificate - Electrical Techniques
Sheridan College
High School Diploma -
Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School