Rex Rummery
KITCHENER,ON
Summary
Natural leader with over 20 years of experience driving sales growth and enhancing customer loyalty through exceptional service. Expertise in retail operations, including inventory management and logistics, ensures accuracy and efficiency. Strong organizational skills enable effective management of multiple priorities and deadlines, contributing to team and organizational success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Labourer
Con-Wall Concrete Inc
Waterloo, Ontario
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Operated pump truck and managed formwork, shoring, and scaffolding to support timely completion of commercial concrete projects.
- Assembled and disassembled structural components (including ULMA systems) to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety on worksite through systematic organization of tools and equipment.
Merchandise Pricer
Value Village
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Evaluated and priced clothing by brand, quality, and condition to enhance sales revenue.
- Sorted items for sale, donation, or recycling using systematic grading process, contributing to efficient inventory management and sustainability efforts.
General Labourer
Cachet Homes
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained clean, safe construction sites by managing debris and preparing areas for building stages, supporting project timelines.
- Performed final preparations and detailed cleaning for Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs), ensuring homes were move-in ready, enhancing buyer satisfaction.
- Operated machinery for various construction tasks on residential projects.
- Assisted in site preparation, including grading and excavation work.
Key Holder & Retail Associate
Mark's Work Wearhouse
03.2018 - 03.2023
- Managed daily store operations, delegated tasks, and provided hands-on support to enhance team efficiency.
- Coached staff on customer service and sales, leading to improved customer satisfaction and increased sales.
- Handled sales transactions for in-store, online, and curbside orders.
- Oversaw shipping and receiving processes to maintain accurate inventory levels and support sales operations.
Production Labourer
DC Foods
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Ensured smooth operation of fast-paced production line, meeting tight deadlines.
- Operated and maintained equipment for processing and packaging frozen food products, enhancing safety and efficiency.
- Upheld cleanliness and safety standards, consistently adhering to health and safety regulations.
Owner
Mesh Boutique
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Drove sales and increased brand visibility through social media marketing and promotional events.
- Oversaw business operations, hiring, training, managing personnel to build an effective team.
- Managed administrative and financial tasks, including bookkeeping and expense management to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving processes to ensure timely delivery.
Skills
- Sales growth
- Retail operations
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Site preparation
- Construction assembly
- Framework setup
- Safety regulations
- Measuring and leveling
- Heavy lifting
- Truck loading
- Traffic routing
- Site demolition
- Equipment maintenance
- Traffic management
- Safety and compliance
- Blueprint reading
- Time management
- Concrete placement
- Material handling
- Site supervision
- Effective communication
- Plan interpretation
- I am a self-motivated professional with strong organizational skills, consistently managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
- With over 20 years in retail, I drive sales growth and build customer loyalty through exceptional service
- Site demolition experience
Training And Certificates
- First Aid & CPR
- Working at Heights
- WHMIS Training
- Hoisting & Rigging
- Traffic Control
- Workers Health & Safety Awareness
- Propane Safety & Exchange
- Excavator & Skidsteer Loader Safety
- Elevated Work Platform & Rough Terrain Forklift w Zoom
- Forklift Class 5&7
- Confined Space Entry
- Working Together: The Ontario Human Rights Code & Accessibility for Ontarians w Disability Act
Affiliations
Board of Directors: Brighton Yards Co-operative
Timeline
Construction Labourer
Con-Wall Concrete Inc
04.2024 - 12.2025
General Labourer
Cachet Homes
03.2023 - 10.2023
Merchandise Pricer
Value Village
06.2022 - 04.2024
Production Labourer
DC Foods
01.2021 - 05.2022
Key Holder & Retail Associate
Mark's Work Wearhouse
03.2018 - 03.2023
Owner
Mesh Boutique
01.2011 - 01.2017