Ryan Dreher
Grand Bend
Summary
Enthusiastic employee who is eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of project management and client assistance and training in team leadership. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the field of municipal planning and community development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Sleeman Breweries
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Student Planner: Planning and Development Division
City Of Port Colborne
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with plans for municipal development and redevelopment.
- Prepared land use and zoning reports to illustrate planning studies and proposals within the municipality.
- Prepared, maintained and updated planning files, land use data and statistics.
- Evaluated permits for zoning changes and building projects by closely checking information against approval requirements.
- Responded to public inquiries and complaints in-person and over the phone.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with planning and other teams to achieve mutual goals.
- Developed and maintained city planning, zoning and regulatory documentation, utilizing modern approaches to address current and future needs.
Horticultural Assistant
City of Cambridge
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, wedding, grubbing and trimming and edging around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Maintained gardens and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for municipal parks and properties.
Food Expeditor/Restaurant Busser
The Keg Steakhouse and Bar
12.2016 - 09.2021
- Oversaw kitchen operations and altered workflows to improve preparation tempo of menu offerings.
- Assisted preparation of food plates, overseeing quality and appearance.
- Confirmed speed of service for all food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of menu offerings and appropriate culinary techniques.
- Maintained kitchen productivity, guaranteeing timely preparation and serving of dishes in alignment with customer specifications.
- Confirmed proper placement of products and side items while implementing special instructions.
- Organized dining area based on reservations, minimizing waiting times.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Checked dining area supplies, including linens and wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock.
Education
Master of Science - Rural Planning And Development
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Geography, Environment, And Geomatics
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON06.2021
High School Diploma -
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Cambridge, ON06.2017
Skills
- Teamwork
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- GIS Software
- Basic math
- Quality Assurance
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Horticulture Knowledge
- Customer Service
- Phone Etiquette
References
Denise Landry | Chief Planner, City of Port Colborne (905-835-2900) ext. 203
David Schulz | Senior Planner, City of Port Colborne (905-835-2900) ext. 202
Sara Epp | Professor, Rural Planning and Development, University of Guelph (sepp@uoguelph.ca)
Damien Smith | Retail Store Manager, Sleeman Breweries (519-993-4712)
Alistair Laing | General Manager, The Keg Steakhouse and Bar (519-240-6170)
Nathan Lantz | Supervisor of Horticulture, City of Cambridge (226-755-1349)
Timeline
Student Planner: Planning and Development Division
City Of Port Colborne
05.2023 - 08.2023
Retail Sales Associate
Sleeman Breweries
01.2023 - 02.2024
Horticultural Assistant
City of Cambridge
04.2019 - 09.2022
Food Expeditor/Restaurant Busser
The Keg Steakhouse and Bar
12.2016 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Rural Planning And Development
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Arts - Geography, Environment, And Geomatics
University of Guelph
High School Diploma -
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
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