Philippe Graham - Larue
Bridgetown,NS
Summary
Proven track record in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction at Bridgetown Home Hardwear, leveraging skills in heavy lifting and team leadership. Excelled in mechanical troubleshooting and repair, enhancing equipment reliability. Demonstrated adaptability and a keen eye for detail, significantly contributing to workplace safety and productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lumber Yard Worker/Customer Service Representative
Bridgetown Home Hardwear
03.2024 - Current
- Loaded lumber and building materials into storage facilities.
- Assisted customers with loading lumber and other various building materials.
- Restocked lumber and building materials to maintain adequate supply for customers.
- Prepared materials for safe movement and shipment and used banding machine, clincher, stretch film, and crating.
- Lifted, moved and handled various building materials throughout yard using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Interacted directly with customers, suppliers and co-workers and displayed professional communication skills.
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
Fiberglass Fabricator
Levy Boats
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Used cellophane, wax paper and masking tape to mask off mold areas not laminated.
- Bonded wood reinforcing strips to deck cabin structures, using resin-saturated fiberglass.
- Released air bubbles and smoothed seams using rollers.
- Pressed layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes, or hands.
- Removed hulls and decks from molds.
- Sprayed chopped fiberglass, resins and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies, using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments.
- Checked completed products for conformance to specifications and defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers and tapping to detect bubbles or dead spots.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Lobster Fisherman
Bakers Fisheries
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Reduced carrying and storage load by processing field kills and removing and discarding unwanted parts.
- Operated and maintained traps to comply with hunting code standards.
- Stocked vessel with equipment for fishing, boating operations and effective emergency response.
- Performed basic repairs and common maintenance tasks during trips to keep equipment functional.
- Conducted daily inspections, completed basic maintenance and performed minor repairs to keep gear and equipment in optimal condition.
- Patrolled lines and nets to inspect settings and move or reset traps.
- Used manual methods or hoisting equipment to move supplies, nets, traps and catches to and from vessel.
Laborer
Eastern Shore Cartage Inc
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Collected refuse and recyclable materials from residential and commercial buildings.
- Returned cans and garbage receptacles to curbs for easy retrieval.
- Disposed of hazardous materials in appropriate manner.
- Washed and disinfected collection truck to maintain professional standards.
- Utilized proper protective gear while handling materials.
- Performed routine maintenance on collection truck and other equipment.
- Followed all safety procedures and regulations when operating collection truck.
Maintenance Assistant
THLS Custom Cycles
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marine Drive Academy
Sheet Harbour, NS06.2021
No Degree -
2610 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
Sheet Harbour, NS09.2015
Skills
- Basic computer skills
- Valid Nova Scotia Operators Driver License
- Welding Techniques
- Clean Divers Abstract
- Landscaping Maintenance
- Residential construction
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Heavy Lifting
- Team Leadership
- Organization and Multitasking
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Repair and Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Repair work
- Forklift Operation
- Power Tool Operation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lumber Yard Worker/Customer Service Representative
Bridgetown Home Hardwear
03.2024 - Current
Fiberglass Fabricator
Levy Boats
02.2022 - 06.2023
Laborer
Eastern Shore Cartage Inc
10.2021 - 02.2022
Lobster Fisherman
Bakers Fisheries
04.2021 - 07.2022
Maintenance Assistant
THLS Custom Cycles
05.2017 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Marine Drive Academy
No Degree -
2610 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
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