Paul Blight
Newmarket,Canada
Summary
I am a flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. I am looking to continue to grow my skills and enhance my career full-time with the Town of Newmarket.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Parks Worker II
Town of Newmarket
Newmarket, Canada
09.2021 - Current
- Inspect and report to the Forestry and Horticulture department on woodlots to recognize changes in forest health
- Mapped documentation and reported using technology on fence line information
- Mapped and reported on property locations where encroachments or structures were present
- Encourage, empower and motivate coworkers to accomplish objectives
- As a Seasonal Parks Worker II I inspect, monitor, and perform maintenance and repairs to town paths trails and bridges, as well as performing other related maintenance activities
- Including the installation of interlock and the construction and pouring of concrete pads
- As a Seasonal Parks Worker II I perform routine park maintenance which included: picking up trash; pruning, trimming with equipment and general maintenance and clean-up of town landscapes and facilities
- Gave cohesive directions to residents to easily find attractions, facilities and restrooms
- Delivered high level of customer service through prompt issue resolution and dynamic attention to detail
Supervisor
Town of Newmarket
Newmarket, Canada
01.2015 - Current
- Constructed and maintained a nature ice surface
- Obtained sponsorship to enhance the residents experience (benches and equipment)
- Managed parent and student volunteers
- Worked in collaboration with the Town of Newmarket Staff on operational and safety regulations and decisions
- Monitored skaters for adherence to COVID-19 legislation and ice safety policies
- Interacted with guests to deliver positive, fun experience
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety of ice rink to deliver positive guest experiences
Coordinator
Newmarket Food Pantry
Newmarket, Canada
09.2012 - Current
- Delivery and Dispatch coordinator to support vulnerable residents notably on the frontlines during the onset of COVID-19
Seasonal Parks Worker I
Town of Newmarket
Newmarket, Canada
05.2021 - 09.2021
- As a Seasonal Parks Worker I performed routine park maintenance which included: picking up trash; pruning, trimming with equipment and general maintenance and clean-up of town landscapes and facilities
- Set up/tear down of special events including fast fence, barricades, and special events trailer
- As a Seasonal Parks Workers I assisted in monitoring and repairing of town trails and bridges, as well as performing other related maintenance activities
- Gave cohesive directions to residents to easily find attractions, facilities and restrooms
- Delivered high level of customer service through prompt issue resolution and dynamic attention to detail
Carcone Auto Recycling
Aurora, Canada
10.1999 - 04.2020
- Sales of used automotive parts
- Removal of automotive parts
- Wheel refinishing
- Delivery driver fill-in on set routes
- Certified Forklift
Solid General Contracting
Markham, Canada
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Disaster Restoration
- Post Fire Clean up
- Post Flood Clean up
- Demolition
Emergency Services Manager
Gulfstar General Contracting
Etobicoke, Canada
06.2008 - 05.2014
- Lead Contact for Emergency Services specializing in high-rise fire & floods
- Managed several crews on daily restoration projects
- 24hr emergency on call
Education
High School Diploma -
Huron Heights Secondary School
Skills
- Operations monitoring & Reporting
- Supervision
- Collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Ability to adapt
- Planning
- Teambuilding
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Flexible
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Seasonal Parks Worker 1 to Seasonal Parks Worker II, in less than 12-months.
- Received a letter from a resident complementing my work on a pathway cleanup.
- Complementary note from the Strategic Business Leader Public Works Services.
- Received a note from the Supervisor, Parks, and Public Works Services for my work in the installation of the flagstone patio at Town of Newmarket offices.
- Worked with Forestry to map, document and report changes in forest health including LDD.
- Installed seven celebration benches including the Pioneer Burial Ground celebration bench.
Communityleadership
- Supervisor, Whipper Watson Community Ice Rink, Town of Newmarket, 01/01/15, Current, Constructed and maintained a nature ice surface., Obtained sponsorship to enhance the residents experience (benches and equipment)., Managed parent and student volunteers., Worked in collaboration with the Town of Newmarket Staff on operational and safety regulations and decisions., Monitored skaters for adherence to COVID-19 legislation and ice safety policies., Interacted with guests to deliver positive, fun experience., Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety of ice rink to deliver positive guest experiences.
- Coordinator, Newmarket Food Pantry, 09/01/12, Current, Delivery and Dispatch coordinator to support vulnerable residents notably on the frontlines during the onset of COVID-19.
References
- Nick Evans, Town of Newmarket, nevans@newmarket.ca, Supervisor, Parks, Public Works Services
- Andrew Fox, Town of Newmarket, afox@newmarket.ca, Operator III, General Parks & Special Events
- Tom Minichiello, Town of Newmarket, tminichiello@newmarket.ca, Supervisor, Parks Public Works Services
Timeline
Seasonal Parks Worker II
Town of Newmarket
09.2021 - Current
Seasonal Parks Worker I
Town of Newmarket
05.2021 - 09.2021
Supervisor
Town of Newmarket
01.2015 - Current
Coordinator
Newmarket Food Pantry
09.2012 - Current
Solid General Contracting
02.2012 - 05.2014
Emergency Services Manager
Gulfstar General Contracting
06.2008 - 05.2014
Carcone Auto Recycling
10.1999 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Huron Heights Secondary School
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