apprentice

ANDREW CHOY

PROFILE:

Professional, reliable and hard working individual who has held positions of increasing responsibility

Work equally well as part of a team or independently; often taken on informal leadership role with peers

Calm and positive demeanor; work very well under pressure

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; completely fluent in both English and Cantonese

Quick learner who is very proficient in computer technology and various programs

CAREER HISTORY:

Subaru of Mississauga Oct 2014 – Oct 2015

First year apprentice

Complete oil changes with 30pt inspection

Install and repair accessories

Complete PDI (pre delivery inspection) of new vehicles

Mount balance install tires as well as tire repairs

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar Jul 2008 - Present

Part-time Server

Greet and take orders from guests, advise of daily specials and making recommendations on menu items

Serve food and alcoholic beverages, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for guests

Held to The Keg’s high standards of professionalism and friendly, efficient service

Responsible for numerous tables at a time; required to multitask and move very quickly at all times

Occasionally entrusted to open or close restaurant on behalf of management team

PepsiCo. Canada Mar 2007 – May 2014

Masterfile Analyst (Jan 2009-present)

Report to Accounts Receivable/Finance team, set up new customer accounts and modify existing accounts for the western district (parts of Ontario through to B.C.)

Action requests from Sales Reps and/or head office to ensure clients (restaurants, bars, retail stores) are set up and able to purchase Pepsi products, in an accurate and efficient manner.

Responsible for closing or placing accounts on hold if they are in arrears. Liaise with Collections team to ensure delinquent accounts are managed effectively.

Use customized databases, Oracle and MS Office for daily tasks, including running reports in MS Excel

Full Service Vending Clerk (Mar 2007-Jan 2009)

Reconciled all monies that were collected and remitted by Pepsi vending machine reps/drivers

Operated coin and bill counting machines on a steady and high volume basis, ensuring accuracy

Inputted information into spreadsheets and Vendmax system, highlighted any discrepancies to supervisor

Promoted to Masterfile Analyst role in Jan 2009

Allcities Mar 2003-Dec 2006

Part-time Assembler

Worked with small team to load/unload, deliver and assemble large furniture for school libraries including shelving, desks and tables

Used hand tools (drills, hammers, saws) to complete tasks

Often required to make minor repairs to furniture, which had wood and metal components

Assisted with the set up of booths, signage and furniture at trade shows and conventions

EDUCATION:

Complete first year apprenticeship program at Centennial College

Completed pre-apprentice program at Automotive Training College in Toronto

Various professional upgrade courses including Accounting, Ryerson University, 2010

Arts/Design Foundation Certificate, Humber College, 2006-2007

Bartending and Smart Serve Certificate, 2008

O.S.S.D. North Park Secondary School, Brampton ON 1999-2004

INTERESTS/VOLUNTEER WORK:

Completed my first full marathon, Mississauga 2011

Working on my car

Member of Brampton Men’s Softball League “Bammers”, 2005-present

Assistant Coach of female junior and senior volleyball teams, North Park S.S. 2003-2004

Volunteer for China Pavilion at CARABRAM,1990-2000

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Internet and search engines

Customized database programs (Pepsi) as well as Oracle

Andrew Choy, phone: 416-***-****, email: ******.****@*******.***

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