Rory Biller
Burlington
Summary
A lifelong passion for travel and adventure has propelled me to take on a litany of gratifying, wondrous and often inconceivable pursuits. In recent years, this innate yearning has driven me to hike across America south to north three times, as well as to trek through the entirety of the Canadian Rockies, among other quests. I've also spent much of my working life augmenting customers' experiences. I believe my unique life's journey could be a great fit for Adventure Canada.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Renovator
Self-Employed
11.2019 - Current
- Worked as a private contractor
- Chainsaw Operation, Drywall, Painting, Flooring, Light Carpentry
- Casing, Doors & Windows, Staging Houses for Market
Beer Vendor
Legends @ Budweiser Stage
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Part of the concert experience team at one of Toronto’s premier venues
- Interacted with patrons to supplement their concert experience
- Responsible for observation of clientele to abide by regulations
- Responsible for maintaining cash float in often frantic, chaotic setting
Delivery Driver and Installer
Kiosk Design
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Part of a 2-man delivery crew responsible for delivering all of the company’s merchandise to customers throughout the GTA and beyond
- Responsible for installation, placement, and delicate shipping and handling of luxury furniture and accessories
- Maintaining a clean, organized and efficient warehouse and receiving of intermodal freight shipments from Europe
Shipper/Papermaker/Hydrapulper Operator
Georgia Pacific
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Shipper – load tractor-trailers and intermodal carts to be delivered to various locations throughout North America using forklifts, pole trucks and clamp trucks
- Papermaker – proficient at myriad of tasks related to maintaining and running the paper machine
- Operate roll wrapper and help with winder
Logistics Crew
VANOC – Thunderbird Arena/BC Place
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Responsible for load-in, installation, and load-out at the Thunderbird Arena (alternate venue for Men’s Hockey)
- Transferred many irregular loads including scoreboards, athlete’s equipment, pallets of electronics, and concrete road barriers
- Worked the Olympic Opening Ceremony load-in at BC Place
- Performed countless odd tasks including inventory, cleaning bleachers, covering breaks at accredited entry points and catering to the needs of venue services and spectators
Education
Music Industry Arts
Fanshawe College
London, ON04-2008
Skills
- Extensive Backcountry Experience
- Accomplished Long Distance Hiker
- Customer Enhancement Experience
- Lifetime dedication to travel pursuits
- Passion for exploration
Accomplishments
I've dedicated much of the last 5 years of my life to exploring North America's natural wonders. This is highlighted by my completion of the thru-hiking Triple Crown of trails between 2020-2023. I've traveled the backcountry on foot, totaling over 13,000 miles (21,000km), and have now spent years of my life in the remote wilderness. In 2023, I hiked the 5,700 mile Eastern Continental Trail from Newfoundland to Key West, Florida, becoming the first known person to ever complete the route southbound. I have extensive experience with wilderness safety and in interactions with wild animals.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Thru-Hiking - 13,000 miles thus far
Travel - 45 countries visited
Live Music
Timeline
Renovator
Self-Employed
11.2019 - Current
Beer Vendor
Legends @ Budweiser Stage
05.2018 - 10.2019
Delivery Driver and Installer
Kiosk Design
06.2015 - 08.2018
Shipper/Papermaker/Hydrapulper Operator
Georgia Pacific
03.2012 - 04.2014
Logistics Crew
VANOC – Thunderbird Arena/BC Place
01.2010 - 04.2010
Music Industry Arts
Fanshawe College
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