Work experience
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Work History
8 March 2023 to present: Mercury Launch and Tug. Purchaser/Shop assistant.
0ct-Nov: 2022 Northern Health Masset BC. Fire watch NASCO
April 9-13 2020: Ted Talks Food and Beverage Staff through NASCO
Sept 2018 to May 2019 pandemic: 2nd cook The Point Grill, UBC.
Dec 2016-Sept 2018: Vancouver Cruise Charters: Head Cook, Prep Cook
Nasco Staffing Solutions: Event Host UBC, Conference Registration, TED Warehouse staff.
· Nov-Dec 2015 Adecco Staffing: Cirque Du Soleil: Runner: Make Purchases and pick them up.
· Feb 2014 to April 2014: Computer Troubleshooters Helpdesk Staff, Network cable installer
· September 2006 to Dec 2013: Tekion Canada Inc: Purchaser, Shipper, Receiver IT and network support for Server 2003, Office 2003, Windows XP, BCM 400 Phone Switch support
· Coded Invoices, matched bills to POs
· Facilities maintenance including minor repairs and plumbing
· May 06 to Sept 06: Air conditioning installation technician
· Jan 06 to May 06 Panther Constructors: Carpenter Assistant (Contract)
· June 97 to Sept 05: Aquabus Ferries Ltd.: Skipper of Passenger Ferry
· June 1995 to Aug 97 Holiday Inn Banquet Porter (Part Time)
· June 1990 to May 94: Camera Repair Center-Halifax, Nova Scotia Pentax Camera Repair Technician
· January 1987 to December 1989: Security Supervisor Queen's University Department of Security and Parking
· 1984-85: Kitchen Manager/Cook, Science '44 Co-op, Kingston (Part-time)
· June-Dec. 1982 Canada Steamship Lines, M/V H.M. Griffith Navigation Cadet
· June-Dec. 1981: N.M. Paterson Shipping Ltd. M/V Kingdoc Navigation Cadet
· March-June 1981: Kimberly-Clark, Terrace Bay, Ontario
· May-Aug. 1980 Kimberly-Clark, Terrace Bay, Ontario
· Sept 1977-1979 Canadian Armed Forces Reserves. L.S.S.R. Infantry, Rifleman, Clerk
· June 1977-1979 Theatre Projectionist, Town Cinema, Terrace Bay Ontario (Part-time)
Education
· Marine Emergency Duties A2 (March 2016)
· Foodsafe 1 (July 2015)
· First Aid (Level 1) November 2013
· BCIT April May June 2005 Completed Refrigeration (I) course
· Queen's University Kingston, Ontario: May, 1986 Bachelor of Arts, World Religions
· January-June 1982: Marine Navigation Georgian College Owen Sound, Ontario
· Queen's University Kingston, Ontario. Sept 1979-1980: General Sciences
· June, 1979 S.S.H.G.D. Lake Superior Secondary School (Grade 13) Terrace Bay, Ontario
· Instructor Course: Canadian Armed Forces (1978)
Computer Skills
· Microsoft Server 2003, 2008: Server administrator
· Microsoft Office: Word, Excel,: General user
· Adobe Photoshop: Basic skills
· Linux: Install Linux, general user
· Windows XP & 8.1: Winnows 10 General use and troubleshooting
Other Skills
· Pentax Camera Technician, Repairs to Many other makes
· Black & White Darkroom Technician
· Managerial Skills: Have supervised a staff of 30 people. Set up interview methods, conducted hundreds of interviews, Minor Bookkeeping experience for payroll and expenses. I have been an instructor in armed forces andhave had formal leadership and management training.
Marine Skills and other Qualifications
· Master Mariner Limited (60 Ton) Transport Canada Certification (Medical is not current)
· Radio Operator's Certificate Maritime Commercial ROC-MC
· Marine Emergency Duties A2 Course
· Boating Operators Card
· VHF Air and Marine License
· Heavy Equipment Operator-Bobcat, Forklifts pulp warehouse loading box cars
· Diver: Advanced open water diver (PADI), Nitrox I.A.N.T.D
· Theatre Projectionist 35mm (Held a license when they were required)
· Skills: Minor Repairs on engines, pumps, generators
Other Accomplishments
· Publications: Artists and the Internet Chop Magazine, Oct, 96
· Acting- X-Files, Officer Hanson (S.O.C.) Sliders: Extra
· Commercials: Book Warehouse
· President, CFRC Radio, Queen's University
· Broadcaster, CFRC Radio, Queen's University
· Trainer, CFRC Radio, Queen's University
· Kitchen Manager, Science '44 Co-op, Kingston: This position involved coordinating all the activities that are required to ensure the smooth operation of a large commercial food service providing daily meals for 35 people
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· Canadian Armed Forces Reserves (L.S.S.R.): Attained the rank of Corporal with infantry leadership and instructor training.