Derek Buchan
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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OBJECTIVE
My objective is to learn, grow, and strive to be the best I can on a daily basis in both my professional and personal lives. I am looking for a career to build upon the 14 years of experience working different jobs that have earned me many useful skills along with much experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE :
Basstel - telemarketing - Winnipeg MB (On and off from 09/95-04/2011)
• building a repore with customers
• cold calling for newspaper subscriptions
• constantly on top of sales board
Eagle Canada - seismic - SK,AB,BC (06/98-11/99)
• seismic crew for oil company
• carrying heavy loads/walking long distances
• extreme weather conditions
• remote camp living
Cotter Canada/Truserv - shipping - Winnipeg MB (03/00-02/2002)
• stacking loads properly for transfer
• operating forklift/pallet jack/carts
• cleaning out (stripping) of returning trailers
• various other warehouse duties
Post Hotel - Lake Louise - dishwasher/prep cook (05/2002-03/2003)
• operating dishwasher/hand washing dishes
• prepping food (washing,peeling,sorting)
• cleaning and locking up after shift
• various other kitchen duties
Gentleman’s Club - bar back - Winnipeg MB (06/2003-08/2005)
• cleaning of tables/bar
• stocking coolers/fridges
• handling vlt's
• various other duties
Poets Cove - dishwasher/prep cook - Resort Pender Island BC(05/2006-05/2007)
• operating dishwasher/hand washing dishes
• prepping food
• cleaning & close after shift
EDUCATION :
Dakota Collegiate Winnipeg, MB
Grade 12 (1997). I know I am capable of learning anything that is shown to me and plan on learning many more skills and gaining more experience.
SKILLS :
-Reliable and honest
-Excellent time management skills
-Organized and clean
-Work well alone or in a team environment
-Always striving to achieve
-Always willing to learn