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Rafat Harb

Halifax

Summary

Professional leader with strong background in crew supervision and logistics. Demonstrates ability to enhance team performance and ensure project completion. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to changing situations. Reliable and results-focused, fostering productive and cohesive work environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crew Leader

Trim Landscaping
10.2022 - Current
  • Heavy Equipment Operation ( Excavators, Skid steer, Loader, forklift)
  • Hardscaping (Patios, Walkways, Retaining Walls, Stonework)
  • Prepared job Sites by Grading, base compaction and Excavation
  • Material Loading & Unloading: such as sand, gravel, stone, pavers, and heavy construction supplies,
  • Blueprint and Landscape Design Reading
  • Safety Compliance
  • Concrete and Paver Installation
  • Excavation and Soil Management
  • Routine equipment maintenance and safety inspections
  • Leadership & Coordinated with clients, suppliers, and project managers to ensure project goals and expectations were met
  • Pool Installation & service From A to Z
  • Snow Removal ( Plow truck, skid steer and loader)
  • softscaping ( soil, Sod, trees, mulching, and plants )

Pool Technician / Senior Lead Hand

R&R Pool
03.2020 - 10.2022
  • Tested and balanced pool water
  • Cleaning (Vacuum, Brush, scoop, weekly chemicals
  • Obtained water readings and adjusted water chemistry to keep pool clean and sanitized.
  • Educated customers in proper pool operation and maintenance.
  • Construction / build new pool
  • Operated Heavy Machinery for Excavation, grading, and backfilling during pool installations ( Excavators & Skid steers )
  • Pool Inspections
  • Plumbing & Repairs
  • Pool services Closeing & Open
  • install New cover ( safety cover , water bages, clips
  • Install pool Equipment ( pump, filter, heater, Omni Logic and salt system.
  • Liner Replacement

Business Owner

Syriana Markrt LTD
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Customer service , Cashier, Chef, Butcher

Customer Service Cashier

Sobeys Spryfield
06.2017 - 07.2018


  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • seafood Department
  • Produce Department
  • Grocery Department


Snow Removal and Landscaping

Precise Property
10.2016 - 06.2017


  • Applied salt or chemical solutions to surfaces as preventive measure against snow and ice buildup.
  • Removed snow, ice and debris from roadways after storms to clear major transportation routes.
  • Completed attractive roadside landscaping through timely mowing, weed removal and new plantings to beautify local roadways.
  • Plow truck & salter
  • lawn tractor, power trimmer, blower, snowplow, snow shovel, tractor and seasonal related equipment.

Sales

Farmers Market
11.2016 - 01.2017
  • sale organic food
  • home made sweet , jams and pickles

Gardner

Common Urban Garden
09.2016 - 11.2016
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.

Sales Supervisor

My Phone
04.2013 - 01.2016


  • Customer service
  • set up emails and social media accounts
  • Buy and sell mobile phones


Mechanic

Syrian Auto
05.2010 - 09.2010
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Tires and Oil change
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.

Education

Finance And Accounting

International Business Management
08.2022

Diploma - Business Administration And Management

Nscc
Halifax, NS
09-2020

High School Diploma -

NSCC COLLEGE
12-2019

Skills

  • Ability to learn new skills
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Hardscaping installation
  • Pool Construction
  • Equipment Maintenance & safety inspections
  • Plumbing
  • Good customer services
  • Organizing
  • Project Leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Solving problems
  • Ability To work long Hours
  • Chief / Butcher / Cashier
  • Supply Maintenance
  • Team Management
  • Customer Care
  • Customer Satisfaction

Certification

• NS Driver license Class 4 with air break
• Communication and solving problems
• Entrepreneurship workshop
• Volunteering in parker street
• Microsoft office and creating website
• Leadership training

• Community Outreach & Career Youth Exploration ISANA

• International Business Management

• Finance and Accounting

• Food safety

• First Aid

• W.H.M.I.S


Volunteers

•Food Bank (Parker Street), Halifax, N.S 2016-2017
- wash and clean fruits and vegetables

- recipe Filling and packing sugar and coffee in suitable containers

- Handing food to people

- Provide Arabic\English translation if need
• YMCA, Halifax, N.S 2016
- Welcome BBQ and Arabic Dance
• Common Urban Garden, Halifax, N.S May 2016
- Watering plants and helping the Gardner
• ISANS , Dalhousie, Halifax, N.S November 2016
- Arabic culture night help with food and design
- Shokran(Thanks Canada)Canada serving food and welcoming people
• Family center, Halifax summer 2016
- Organized community parties
• International Relief and Development ( IRD ), Jordan 2014 _ 2016
- Community Based Support Program
- Helping The people
• International medical corps, Jordon October 2015
- Supported media, doing interview and taking pictures
• Save the Children, Jordon November 2015
- Reading stories for the children and encourage the children to back to schools


Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Crew Leader

Trim Landscaping
10.2022 - Current

Pool Technician / Senior Lead Hand

R&R Pool
03.2020 - 10.2022

Business Owner

Syriana Markrt LTD
06.2018 - 03.2020

Customer Service Cashier

Sobeys Spryfield
06.2017 - 07.2018

Sales

Farmers Market
11.2016 - 01.2017

Snow Removal and Landscaping

Precise Property
10.2016 - 06.2017

Gardner

Common Urban Garden
09.2016 - 11.2016

Sales Supervisor

My Phone
04.2013 - 01.2016

Mechanic

Syrian Auto
05.2010 - 09.2010

Finance And Accounting

International Business Management

Diploma - Business Administration And Management

Nscc

High School Diploma -

NSCC COLLEGE

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