JAMES O’CONNOR

***** ******* **** ********, ** N*N 4N7 519-***-**** addaw7@r.postjobfree.com PROFILE

Highly engaged management professional with a range of experience in the service, entertainment, and event management industries. Proven ability to build and lead strong teams, curate special events, and deliver to a high standard of customer service. Seeking a role in the event management and hospitality space with the opportunity to lead a team to create an unforgettable guest experience. SKILLS

• Communication & Leadership

• Thrives in high pressure environments

• Resolutions of customer grievances

• Maintaining project timelines and budgets

• Punctual, hard working, and honest

• Team Development

• Repairs and Maintenance

• Performance Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BUILDING SUPERINTENDANT

The Guild Inn Estate (Toronto, Ontario) 2018 – 2019 (1 Year Contract) Objectives in this role were to significantly improve the performance of the operations team and customer satisfaction ratings. 15 hourly team members and all Supervisors reported into the Building Superintendent role. Outcome was driving online ratings from 3.4 to 4.7 stars and reducing turnover.

• Overseeing the preparation of all event spaces to meet the specific requirements of clients

• Responsible for scheduling of preventative maintenance programs and coordinating unexpected maintenance needs of all guest rooms, event spaces, and overall facilities

• Maintaining a stock of all required tools and materials while remaining in budget

• Certifying that facilities comply with provincial and federal laws and safety requirements

• Ensuring that the hotel grounds and interior are always presentable

• Establishing written emergency procedures for fire, power failure, water and gas line disruptions, and severe weather conditions

RESORT CHIEF RANGER ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY DIRECTOR Rochester Place Resorts (Belle River, Ontario) 2011 - 2018 Responsible for all resort entertainment, curriculum, and customer experience initiatives. Led a team of janitorial and activity staff.

• Created a schedule of activities for all resort guests, ranging from bingo nights to live music and entertainment to group canoeing trips

• Regular upkeep of camp cottages, pools, and overall facilities

• First point of contact for all security issues

• Received and found resolutions for all customer concerns and grievances JAMES O’CONNOR

13150 Harvest Lane Tecumseh, ON N8N 4N7 519-***-**** addaw7@r.postjobfree.com OWNER OPERATOR

JOC’s Holistic Pet Food Store (Windsor, Ontario) 2008 – Present Owner and operator of small home-based business. Managed all advertising, sales, inventory, shipping and receiving. Also operating as a regional distributor for Riplee’s Ranch Holistic Pet Foods in association with JOC’s. Operations are now run by another team member. GENERAL LABOUR ASSEMBLY

Daimler Chrysler (Windsor, Ontario) 2000 – 2007

Responsible for putting together component parts or pieces while adhering to a specified set of blueprints or schematics. Required to verify correct quantities of components parts and perform quality check of completed items, all within a specific timeframe. AREA MANAGER

Central Stamping (Windsor, Ontario) 1998 – 2000

Assured quality and production requirements were met and that the shop was meeting safety and cleanliness standards.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

NETWORK COPY COORDINATOR

CKO Radio 1990 – 1992

Commercial scheduling for 8 separate radio stations, ad editing, ensuring timing of either 30 or 60 second slots and maintaining production standards. FREELANCE OPERATOR

CFGM Radio 1988 – 1990

Set up live-remotes, operators, deliveries, and operating station during midnight hours. EDUCATION

CREATIVE ADVERTISING BROADCASTING

Seneca College of Applied Arts 1988

CERTIFICATES & ADDITIONAL TRAINING

• WHMIS Trainer Certificate

• First Aid & CPR

• Ontario Management Development

• Smart Serve