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Patrick MacFadden

Haley Station,ON

Summary

To whom it may concern.


I'm very interested in working in your store. I believe it would be the ideal job for me. I have decades of exposure to cannabis. I have been prescribed medical cannabis because I had years of serious health issues and I am a recent liver transplant recipient. I have a strong work ethic and do not consume before I go to work at a place of employment, or driving.


I have my own reliable vehicle and am very punctual. In fact, I like to show up early enough to the workplace to prepare everything required to have a smooth shift. I like things to be clean and organized.


My transplant surgery was on June 3, 2023. I have been recovering for about 3 and a half months. I am well enough now, and feel that I am ready to go back to work, at least part-time for now.


Unfortunately, I do have a criminal record and my pardon is in process. I have not been in trouble with law in almost 13 years. All of the charges are related to my previous drug and alcohol use. The charges are now expunged, as they date back beyond the statute of limitations. I have been sober for 18 months, but essentially have six years mostly sober before that because my liver was failing, and I couldn't drink much! (LOL)


I am more than happy to complete the CannSell Certification, as well as the advanced course, without delay, should you indicate to me that you are interested in hiring me. I have no doubt that I will pass both of the courses with flying colours.


I really hoping that once we meet you will see that I am am now an exceptionally responsible individual I have no trouble getting up in the morning to go to work. I want to share with you that every employer I have had has said that I am a fast learner and promoted me accordingly.


I could tell you more about myself, if your kind enough to give me a chance with a job interview.


Thank you in advance for your consideration.


Patrick MacFadden


Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Direct Buy, Ottawa, ON
04.2009 - 09.2021
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.

Bingo Hall Runner and Cashier

Friends Bingo Hall, And Merton Street, Ottawa.
01.1986 - 05.2014

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  • Complied with gaming commission rules by verifying players' ages.
  • Quickly and accurately counted the float and drawers at the beginning and end of each shift.
  • Managed cash transactions at a fast pace. I would assist players with their questions. As well, I trained new employees.
  • Counted and recorded assigned funds and made exchanges of funds throughout shift.
  • Handled money, ticket and chips exchanges for customers.




Survey Coder and High-speed Numeric Data Entry.

Carlton University
09.1991 - 08.2008
  • Performed coding and fast paced numeric data for the Carlton Survey Center. I also managed and trained 32-40 students to work the phones calling people in the Ottawa community, performing surveys, mostly of a political nature.
  • Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure and manuals manuals,
  • Correctly managed a data base; (SPSS)


Drug Addiction Counsellor

Youth Alcohol And Drug Community Action (YADCA)
08.1989 - 03.2008
  • Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
  • Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
  • Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
  • Offered respectful counseling to youth. I also drove young addicts to the U.S.A. for residential treatment, as there was very little available in Canada back then.

Professional Writer

Province Of Ontario
05.1991 - 03.1992
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Brainstormed ideas to create useful content.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs and images.
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
  • Researched and wrote original content for case studies.

Education

Environmental Studies

Carlton University
2 Years Of A Honor Degree In Environmental Studies

Bookkeeping Certificate - Accounting/Bookkeeping

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
04.2012

High School Diploma -

Acheron College
Kingston, ON
05.2009

Skills

  • Senior Leadership Support
  • Customer Relations
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Active Listening
  • Staff Training
  • Customer Service
  • Product Organization
  • Money Handling Abilities
  • Project Management Abilities
  • Problem-Solving Ability
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Professional Telephone Demeanor
  • Records Preparation
  • Clerical Support
  • Minute Taking
  • Team Development
  • Data Evaluation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Order Processing
  • Typing Proficiency
  • Recordkeeping Strengths
  • Shipping and Receiving Understanding
  • Multi-Line Telephone Operation
  • Multi-Line Phone Talent
  • Quality Control
  • Administrative Support
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Research
  • Filing
  • Grammar
  • Proofreading

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Direct Buy, Ottawa, ON
04.2009 - 09.2021

Survey Coder and High-speed Numeric Data Entry.

Carlton University
09.1991 - 08.2008

Professional Writer

Province Of Ontario
05.1991 - 03.1992

Drug Addiction Counsellor

Youth Alcohol And Drug Community Action (YADCA)
08.1989 - 03.2008

Bingo Hall Runner and Cashier

Friends Bingo Hall, And Merton Street, Ottawa.
01.1986 - 05.2014

Environmental Studies

Carlton University

Bookkeeping Certificate - Accounting/Bookkeeping

Algonquin College

High School Diploma -

Acheron College
Patrick MacFadden