Nicholas KAPTEIN
Ajax,ON
Summary
Future trades student seeking an internship to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with a strong drive to succeed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Worker
Prince Landscape
Ajax, Ontario
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in planting trees and shrubs as per landscape design plans.
- Created hardscapes such as patios, retaining walls, and walkways using bricks, concrete blocks, and pavers.
- Removed debris from work sites after completion of each project.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Laid sod pieces over prepared areas of soil to establish new lawns.
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
General Labor Worker
Emsie Construction
Pickering, ON
06.2019 - 08.2021
- General labour
- Removing hazardous and/or obsolete materials from worksites
- Working collaboratively and liaising with other professionals that are involved in construction projects, such as carpenters, painters, and/or
- Performing preparatory duties to start construction projects, such as backfilling holes, digging trenches, and compacting earth
- Working in strict compliance with plans and instructions from supervisors or more experienced workers
- Landscaping and laying down sod.
- Listened to senior team members for instructions on new jobs and daily requirements.
Seasonal Worker
EXTZ Landscaping Inc
Old Toronto, ON
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment required to complete landscaping projects
- Follow instruction and perform work with excellence in quality of work.
- Dug trenches using backhoes to prepare ground for construction projects.
- Assembled and secured ladders and scaffolding on job sites.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
University of Maine
Orono, ME01-2023
High School Diploma -
St Thomas More
Connecticut, USA07.2022
Skills
- Professional, People-Oriented, Motivator, Leader, Team Player and Mentor
- Ability to work independently using sound judgment enabling to follow instructions with
- Minimal supervision and the ability to take initiative when appropriate
- Good Work Ethic
- Reliable & Trustworthy
Timeline
Landscape Worker
Prince Landscape
07.2024 - Current
General Labor Worker
Emsie Construction
06.2019 - 08.2021
Seasonal Worker
EXTZ Landscaping Inc
06.2018 - 08.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Business
University of Maine
High School Diploma -
St Thomas More