Zion Koudijs
Lincoln,ON
Summary
Organized professional laborer with superior work ethic and a team player attitude. Exceptional quality control and inspection abilities. Commended for honesty, hard work and positive attitude. Comfortable standing for long periods of time and safely lifting heavy loads.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscaping Crew Member
Bosma Landscape Services
Lincoln, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Worked with a small crew of landscapers working on residences and industrial sites all over Southern Ontario
- Operated mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment to maintain lawns and gardens.
- Very often provided customer service by answering questions about services offered, solving conflicts and complaints in a kind and understanding manner or providing advice on how best to maintain their landscapes.
- Maintained landscape features such as trees, shrubs, flowers, turf grasses, and ground covers.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as weeding, planting flower beds, pruning trees and bushes, raking leaves.
Warehouse Worker
Northland Floral Inc.
Lincoln, ON
03.2023 - Current
- Worked at a large floral distribution warehouse. Mainly preparing, sorting and loading large trucks with international floral shipments.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with, pallet jacks, and e-jacks.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap, cardboard corners or insulation.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers from trucks and trailers.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Worked as a team leader to complete truck loading
Poultry Farm Assistant
Drost Farms LTD
Lincoln, ON
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Worked with a crew of diverse and skilled laborers to herd, catch, load, and transport thousands of Muscovy ducks on alternate nights.
- Lifted 50-75+ lb crates of poultry over head and onto transport trailers.
- Monitored and assisted with environmental conditions within poultry barns to ensure optimal humidity and bedding conditions were met
- Communicated regularly with farm owners about the progress of their flocks.
- Adhered strictly to biosecurity protocols at all times when working with poultry.
- Developed and implemented efficiency strategies to improve conditions and overall speed.
- Maintained barn floors by spreading shavings every weekend
Summer Camp Counselor
Strawberry Point Christian Camp
Gore Bay, ON
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Worked at a large outdoor camp on Manitoulin Island on an eight week contract for two summers
- Supervised and counseled campers of all ages from 6 years old to 17 years old
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of daily activities for campers.
- Supervised groups of children during recreational activities.
- Conducted safety checks on all equipment used by campers.
- Ensured that all rules were followed at the camp grounds.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
- Organized games and sports activities to keep campers entertained.
- Assisted with meal preparation and served meals in an organized manner.
- Collaborated with other counselors to create fun learning experiences for campers.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.
- Facilitated group discussions, activities, and workshops for youths on a variety of topics.
Greenhouse Team Leader
Peninsula Flowers LTD
Jordan, ON
06.2017 - 10.2021
- Maintained accurate records of seedlings, crops, and other data in the greenhouse.
- Assisted with the preparation of soil for planting and transplanting.
- Assisted in the planting of seedlings, cuttings and transplants.
- Organized and labeled plants according to variety and type.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Operated tractor and trailer to haul equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Performed pest control treatments inside and outside of the greenhouse.
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
Paper Route Deliverer/Team Leader Manager
Niagara This Week
Lincoln, ON
05.2015 - 02.2017
- Managed and coordinated a large paper route with a team of four paper boys/girls
- Delivered papers to customer's homes or businesses in a timely manner.
- Ensured all items were securely packed and protected during transport.
- Provided customers with detailed information regarding their deliveries.
- Coordinated team routes and delegated to ensure efficient completion of deliveries.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging problem solving and new ideas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Great Lakes Christian High School
Beamsville, ON06.2023
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Shipping and Receiving
- Efficient
- Grounds Maintenance
- Equipment Management
- Leaf Removal
- Customer Service/Sales
- Coaching/Counseling
Certification
- Valid G2 License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Landscaping Crew Member
Bosma Landscape Services
09.2023 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Northland Floral Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Strawberry Point Christian Camp
06.2022 - 09.2023
Poultry Farm Assistant
Drost Farms LTD
09.2020 - 11.2023
Greenhouse Team Leader
Peninsula Flowers LTD
06.2017 - 10.2021
Paper Route Deliverer/Team Leader Manager
Niagara This Week
05.2015 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Great Lakes Christian High School
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