Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Sandy Petkovich

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

School Crossing Guard

Synergy Protection Group
09.2023 - Current

New company Contracted by the City of Toronto took over this Zone.

Duties and Responsibilities remain the same.

School Crossing Guard

Caraway Inc. The West Egg Group
01.2019 - 06.2023
  • Upheld a professional demeanor while consistently wearing required uniform, badge, and safety equipment.
  • Identified unsafe drivers and documented vehicle information for authorities.
  • Used signs, hand signals and flags to control car and foot traffic conditions.
  • Withstood adverse environmental conditions.
  • Promoted positive relationships with students, parents, and the community through friendly interactions while on duty.
  • Collaborated with school staff and local law enforcement to address specific concerns or safety issues near the school premises.
  • Contacted school principals to report children not adhering to safe crossing protocols or refusing to follow directions.
  • Proactively communicated with other crossing guards within the vicinity when necessary-sharing relevant information about potential hazards or incidents that may require additional attention.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily activities, including incident reports and any observed safety concerns near the school grounds.
  • Acted as a positive role model for students by consistently exhibiting responsible, respectful, and safe behavior while on duty.
  • Discouraged children from behaving unsafely near traffic to reduce injuries and accidents.
  • Noted unsafe behavior of school children and reported to administrators.
  • Educated pedestrians about crossing rules and road safety.
  • Enhanced community relations by courteously interacting with parents, students, and staff on a daily basis.
  • Enhanced security measures by promptly identifying unauthorized persons approaching the school grounds and notifying appropriate personnel.
  • Maintained proper equipment and signage to ensure visibility and compliance with safety standards at all times.
  • Reduced traffic congestion around school zones through effective communication with drivers and timely movement of pedestrians.
  • Maintained a safe environment for students by promptly reporting suspicious activity or behavior to the appropriate authorities.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Adapted swiftly to changing weather conditions, adjusting guarding strategies accordingly to maintain optimal student protection at all times.
  • Supported accident prevention efforts by promptly reporting any observed unsafe behaviors or incidents to school administration and local authorities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Receptionist

News Marketing Canada
01.2006 - 03.2018
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
  • Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
  • Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing package deliveries, working with vendors to complete special requests and track missing packages.
  • Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Helped maintain office security by monitoring visitor access and issuing badges.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
  • Optimized resource allocation by managing inventory of office supplies and reordering as necessary.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming reception area, contributing to positive first impression for visitors.
  • Enhanced accuracy of record-keeping with diligent maintenance of logs and records.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Compiled information from files and research to satisfy information requests.
  • Supported HR activities by assisting with recruitment process, including scheduling interviews and organizing candidate information.
  • Facilitated smooth communication channels by promptly forwarding messages to appropriate departments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
  • Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
  • Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
  • Enhanced front desk operations by efficiently managing incoming calls, ensuring prompt customer service.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Strengthened vendor relationships through regular communication and timely coordination of services.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.

Education

GED Diploma -

West Toronto Secondary School
06.1989

Skills

  • Vigilance and alertness
  • Traffic Safety Awareness
  • Safe road crossing procedures
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Active listening
  • Relationship building
  • Safety protocols
  • Incident reporting
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Adaptability
  • Professional demeanor
  • Law enforcement collaboration
  • Traffic laws and safety
  • Reliability
  • Safety monitoring
  • Crossing guard equipment
  • Public interaction
  • Pedestrian safety
  • Unsafe condition remediation
  • Attention to detail
  • Data entry
  • Telephone skills
  • Greeting and seating clients
  • Data inputting
  • Office administration
  • File management
  • Mail handling
  • Multi-line telephone operation
  • Document management
  • Information protection
  • Mail distribution
  • Security awareness
  • Office equipment operations
  • Meeting preparation
  • Record preparation
  • Supply management
  • Front desk operations
  • Phone etiquette
  • Security
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Call redirection
  • Multi-line telephone skills
  • Office supply inventory control
  • Reception desk management
  • Positive and professional
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Call answering and routing
  • Microsoft office
  • Courteous and professional
  • Visitor and customer relations
  • Records maintenance
  • Records management
  • Office supply management

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification (Currently Expired but has been renewed regularly prior)
  • AODA "Workplace Well-being"
  • WHMIS 2015
  • Carraway Safety CSA Re-Training
  • Synergy "Mandatory Virtual Refresher Training"
  • OH&S Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development's training module:

"Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps"

Languages

Croatian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

School Crossing Guard

Synergy Protection Group
09.2023 - Current

School Crossing Guard

Caraway Inc. The West Egg Group
01.2019 - 06.2023

Receptionist

News Marketing Canada
01.2006 - 03.2018

GED Diploma -

West Toronto Secondary School
Sandy Petkovich