Love the outdoors
Valene Kolt
Calgary,AB
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Parks/Arena Forman
City of Revelstoke
Revelstoke, BC
08.2016 - 07.2024
- Provide leadership, training, and supervision of employees for the Parks, Arena, and Cemetery Operations
- Implement and create safe work procedures and training programs
- Deal directly with public and outside organizations and companies
- Report to the Operations Manager and the Director of Parks and Recreation
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Raised overall crew proficiency with ongoing skill development initiatives targeting areas identified for improvement.
Gardner/Snow Removal
City of Revelstoke
Revelstoke, BC
06.2006 - 08.2016
- Design, plant and maintenance of gardens, shrubs, trees, and greenspace
- Assisted with cemetery burials
- Report to the Parks/Arena Forman
- Assist with snow removal operations including operation of front-end loader, sidewalk cleaning machine, plow truck, Tandem Dump Truck, and front-end loader blower
- Report to the Roads Forman
- Utilized time management skills to balance multiple tasks within tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality standards in all aspects of work performed.
- Enhanced team productivity by effectively communicating with coworkers to coordinate tasks and ensure timely completion of projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eagle River Secondary School
Sicamous, BC06.1999
Landscape And Gardening
Granton Institute of Technology
Human Resource Management
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC 12.2023 - 07.2025
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Workplace Safety
- Customer Relations
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
Traffic Control Certification
Class 1 drivers license
Blended First Aid with CPR C and AED
Certified Refrigerator Operator
Certified Playground Inspector
Certified Training in the following Management and Leadership Courses:
- Managing People for First Time Supervisors
- Developing Leadership Skills
- Using Progressive Discipline
- Enhancing Employee Performance
- Understanding labour and Employment Law
- Dealing with Workplace Conflict
- Managing Emotions Under Pressure
- Due Diligence
- Leadership and Management Skills for Women
Interests
Riding Motorcycles/Snowmobiles
Hiking
Gardening
Family
Travelling
Languages
English
Timeline
Human Resource Management
Simon Fraser University
12.2023 - 07.2025
Parks/Arena Forman
City of Revelstoke
08.2016 - 07.2024
Gardner/Snow Removal
City of Revelstoke
06.2006 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Eagle River Secondary School
Landscape And Gardening
Granton Institute of Technology
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