Petar Batinic
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Life Sciences student at Queen’s University, passionately pursuing a Smith Certificate in Business, with a strong interest in building a career in a business or financial services setting. Leveraging a scientific background to approach problems with precision, data-driven reasoning, and attention to detail, while bringing strong communication skills and experience working in professional, regulated environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Student - Plant Maintenance Department
TTC
Toronto, Canada
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Performed landscaping and grounds maintenance duties across TTC properties in the GTA to ensure clean, safe, and well-maintained environments
- Communicated effectively with supervisors, lead-hands, and team members, and worked collaboratively while staying organized and meeting daily goals and quotas
- Followed established safety procedures, and TTC provided training and used all required protective equipment (safety boots, safety glasses, safety vest, ear muffs, gloves, and safety leggings)
- Participated in weekly safety briefings for hazard recognition and information sharing, and also conducted daily safety inspections on all equipment; worked overtime when required
- Applied problem-solving skills to recognize on-site issues and determine the correct next steps using available resources.
- Demonstrated punctuality, reliability, and a strong work ethic in a fast-paced outdoor work environment throughout the whole summer while efficiently performing daily tasks
Family Babysitter
Independent
Toronto, Canada
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Provided occasional babysitting services for younger siblings and cousins
- Ensured a safe, fun, and nurturing environment while engaging in age-appropriate activities
- Fostered positive relationships and trust with family members
Private Tutor
Independent
Toronto, Canada
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided private tutoring sessions in French and Math for young students in my community.
- Developed tailored lesson plans for every child to address individual learning needs.
- Enhanced students' comprehension and confidence in the subjects they were learning.
- Communicated proficiently with parents in person and via email to incorporate their demands and provide reports and updates on their children's learning
- Tutored remotely using Zoom software.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Life Science
Queen's University
Kingston, ON01.2028
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - Honours French
Leaside High School
Toronto, ON01.2024
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Oral communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership skills
Certification
- Babysitting Course - Northlea Elementary and Middle School
- CPR Training - Northlea Elementary and Middle School
- Pursuing First Aid Training Course - Queen's University
Technical And Computer Proficiencies
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Microsoft Teams
- Excel Spreadsheets
- SharePoint Software
- Microsoft Access Database
- Communication Software (Zoom, Google Meet, Social Media Platforms)
- Windows and MacOS software
- Keyboarding
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Serbian
Native/ Bilingual
Croatian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Summer Student - Plant Maintenance Department
TTC
05.2025 - 08.2025
Family Babysitter
Independent
01.2020 - 01.2024
Private Tutor
Independent
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Life Science
Queen's University
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - Honours French
Leaside High School