Olivia Smallchild
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
YWCA Trade Journey Graduate; entry level knowledge and skill development in carpentry, machinist, millwright, welding and pipe trades. Completion of a variety of trades safety certificates; committed to safety in the workplace. Practical application of skills using a variety of hand and power tools. Trade math competencies and ability to read a tape measure. Ability to work independently and contributing team player. Work ready with required PPE; Class 7 Driver’s License. Enjoy physical work in a variety of settings. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Creative, detail-oriented, determined and reliable.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Retail
CreeWay Gas West Ltd
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient store management and optimal staffing levels.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a customer-focused team environment.
- Implemented inventory control procedures, reducing stock discrepancies and improving accuracy.
- Analyzed sales trends to develop effective merchandising strategies that enhanced store performance.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback to enhance productivity and service quality.
- Developed standard operating procedures, streamlining workflows for improved efficiency across departments.
- Oversaw store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash management, and safety compliance.
- Enhanced store appearance by maintaining cleanliness standards and visually appealing displays that showcased products effectively.
Family Responsibilities
01.2020 - 01.2022
Cashier (casual)
Blackhawks Gas GP Corp.
01.2019 - 01.2019
Maintenance
JonesE Property Maintenance
01.2014 - 01.2014
Education
Grade 12 Diploma - undefined
North West Regional College
Duck Lake, SK01.2016
Skills
- Practical experience using a variety of equipment and tools to complete projects
- Carpentry – measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, and other materials; construction of garden shed
- Millwright/Machinist – measuring/leveling and layout, cutting/striking /marking tools, grinding and shaping, introduction to lathe, introduction to milling machine
- Welding – introduction to arc welding
- Pipe Trades – high density Polyethylene Fusion, threading, soldering, brazing, controlled bolting with Rad torque guns and manual torque wrenches
- Move tools, equipment and materials to and from work areas
- Complete tasks to help ensure a clean, orderly and safe worksite
Certification
- YWCA Trade Journey, Saskatoon, SK
- SCOT (Safety Construction Orientation Training) Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA), Saskatoon SK 2023
- Pipe Trades Certificate, UA Local 179 Union Training Centre, Saskatoon, SK 2023
- WHMIS 2015 for Saskatchewan Workers Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS), Saskatoon SK 2023
- Rights Fall Protection, UA Local 179 Union Training Centre, Saskatoon, SK 2023
- Aerial Work Platform, (Leavitt) UA Local 179 Training Centre, Saskatoon, SK 2023
- First Aid/CPR Red Cross, YWCA, Saskatoon, SK 2023
- Reasonable Suspicion Employee Training, SureHire, Saskatoon, SK 2023
- Rights and Responsibilities (R&R) Construction Opportunities Development Council Inc. (CODC), Saskatoon SK 2023
- Mental Health eCourse Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS), Saskatoon SK 2023
- Asbestos in the Workplace Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS), Saskatoon SK 2023
- Harassment & Violence Prevention for Employees Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS), Saskatoon SK 2023
Languages
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Supervisor of Retail
CreeWay Gas West Ltd
09.2024 - 10.2025
Family Responsibilities
01.2020 - 01.2022
Cashier (casual)
Blackhawks Gas GP Corp.
01.2019 - 01.2019
Maintenance
JonesE Property Maintenance
01.2014 - 01.2014
Grade 12 Diploma - undefined
North West Regional College