Christopher J. Watkins
*** ****** ****** ****, **********, ON. 519-***-**** adl73y@r.postjobfree.com
To Whom it may concern:
My name is Christopher Watkins and I have specialized in many trades that have become beneficial to me, my future and my employers over the years. I grew up in the Hospitality Industry where I learned the importance of sales, customer service and money transactions and ultimately became a Chef and travelled Canada. During my time in the work force, I also worked ten years of construction where I was a Heavy Machine Operator and eventually worked in the Heating and Cooling trade where I learned a variety of skills that have benefited me greatly in the work force. Here are some skills I can bring to your company:
A dedicated commitment, positive attitude and strong communication skills that I have developed over my 20 years in the work force.
Contributing continuous ambition to learn new things that will not only benefit me, but to my employer as well.
Strong workmanship and positive relationships with co-workers in order to succeed and meet goals.
A variety of licenses and skills I have achieved and developed over the years such as computer technician work, heavy equipment operation, power tools and machine operation.
Organization and strong team management skills I have learned over the years of travelling and managing retail stores, kitchens etc.
I am a confident individual who is always willing to learn new things in order to achieve success and meet goals in a consistent matter. My strive and willingness can make me a great candidate not only for your team, but for your future as well.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Christopher J. Watkins
540 TALBOT ST E. LEAMINGTON ONTARIO, CANADA
519-***-**** adl73y@r.postjobfree.com
CHRISTOPHER J. WATKINS
OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment that would offer insight and opportunity for professional growth and new challenges that will help me utilize my skill set.
QUALIFICATIONS
Food Safety Certificate
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
WHMIS Certificate
CPR and First Aid Certified
Smart Serve Certificate (serving alcohol)
Forklift and Front-end Loader License
Self-propelled Boom & Scissor Type Elevated Work Platform (work at heights)
System 636 Flue Gas Venting
EDUCATION
Leamington District Secondary School (High School) – Graduated 2005
St. Clair College (Windsor, ON) – Completed Bartending and Mixology (Night Course)
St. Clair College (Windsor, ON) – Graduated Culinary Management 2013 (Diploma)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Aphria Inc.
2019 – 2021
Manufacturing employee in numerous departments such as Oil, Vapes, Soft Gels and Pre-rolls.
Setting up, organizing and verifying work orders and labelling for daily goals and future orders.
Operating and setting up numerous machines such as the Peristaltic Filler (Oil), MC2 Capsule Counter (Soft gels), ROB-102 (Oil), and numerous label machines through out the facility.
Maintaining a clean and spacious work environment for employees to better help work around others and maintain a safe work environment as well.
Consistent timing and proper weight management when filling product such as Oil, Vapes, Pre-roll etc.
Various paperwork duties such as keeping track of waste, filling and inventory.
Grossi Heating and Cooling
2016-2019
Common use of numerous power tools such as Impact Drills, inch Drills, Table saws and Grinders.
Installation and Fabrication of Sheet Metal duct work for furnace and AC change outs.
Installation of new furnaces, AC units and Water heaters.
Working in tight spaces and crawl spaces in order to complete customers’ requests.
Installation of Black Gas Pipe lines, 636 flue gas venting and electrical wiring.
Operating numerous heavy equipment vehicles such as Forklifts, Front end loaders, Genie boom lifts and Scissor lifts.
Trattoria Timone Ristorante
2013 – 2015
Apprentice Line Cook for a 200-seat capacity fine dining Italian restaurant.
Prepared everything fresh daily such as stock, soups, pastas, pizza and desserts.
Food Prep for numerous dishes and reservation parties.
Serving upwards to 700 people a night on specific holidays.
Worked with numerous kitchen appliances (Deep fryer, Grill, Stoves, Mixers).
Responsible for putting out custom made dishes to the Chef’s approval.
Responsible for keeping a clean, well maintained kitchen.
Staples Business Depot
2009 – 2013
Provided excellent customer service and cash transactions.
Supervisor of both Furniture and Technology department.
Computer Technician, responsible for taking apart and fixing computers.
Responsible for setting up computers and software for customers by special request
Prepared shipping and receiving orders.
Building desks and setting up offices for customers.
Naples Pizza
2002 – 2011
Delivered Pizza with my own vehicle.
Provided excellent customer service, answered phones, took orders.
Provided other numerous dishes our establishment offered.
Handled Cash transactions daily.
Responsible for keeping a clean, well maintained kitchen.
References: Available on Request