Christopher Gomes, OCT

Experience

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  Greater Toronto Hockey League

  Sept 2007 - now

  Level IV Hockey Canada Ice Hockey Official

  ● Developed a strong sense of patience and compassion through being a on ice official by reacting to difficult situations with professionalism, resulting in positive conflict resolutions● Ensured all active participants, including coaches, spectators and players are engaged in safe and fair play initiatives and following Hockey Canada safety standards● Effective leadership attributes displayed while working with less experienced officials, continuously coaching and mentoring throughout the game to help scaffold their knowledge and understanding Show less

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  Scotiabank

  Oct 2007 - Sept 2012

  Customer Service Representative & Supervisor

  ● Effectively delegated tasks to fellow co-workers, resulting in additional time to work on other responsibilities by allocating tasks based on individuals’ strengths● Continuously motivating fellow employees through my strong leadership skills ensured that customer service and care goal objectives were successfully being met on a daily and weekly basis● Strong flexibility and adaptability skills portrayed as a supervisor, analyzing and reacting to different situations based on the needs of customers and always guaranteeing excellent customer satisfaction Show less

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  Ontario Hockey Association

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2012

  Hockey Linesmen

  Linesman for select Junior A, B & C hockey & OUA Hockey- 4 Official System; working with some great individuals

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  Play On!

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2014

  Assistant Event Manager (GTA)

  ● Internship with HNIC Play-On! helping with GTA events. Tasks included; Online Marketing, Tournament Planning & Support, Registration, Scheduling, Volunteer/Officials Recruiting, Prizes, Official Training and In-Event Duties● Strong communication skills portrayed while recruiting sponsorships for various events, ensuring Hockey Night in Canada’s core values are communicated and align to potential sponsorships● Collaborated online and in person with fellow team members to organize and achieve successful events that result in optimal satisfaction and participation ● Strong competency in various computer programs used to organize events including Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver and Illustrator) Show less

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  Costco Wholesale Canada

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2017

  Internal Marketing, Membership & Admin Clerk

  ● Focusing attention to Costco's competitive market by marketing Costco's latest change from AMEX over to Capital One's MasterCard as exclusive brands; at the same time driving membership sales● Worked in a fast-paced environment that required strong adaptability skills; continuously analyzing the needs of various members and effectively communicating their best options● Maintained healthy relationships with members and co-workers from various cultures, being able to connect on a professional and personal level● Performed daily cash deposits, reconciling the accounts and ensuring that all transactions were accounted for (MIMO) Show less

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  Torbram Electric Supply Corporation

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2018

  Inside Sales Representative & Driver

  ● Developed strong relationships with colleagues and external business acquaintances, always maintaining the highest level of professionalism● Utilizing my strong organization and time management skills, has allowed me to work efficiently and organize my day so that all tasks are done on time● Worked closely with the manager and fellow co-workers to ensure that our team objectives were met on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

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  City of Mississauga

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Parks and Recreation

  ● Motivated my colleagues on a daily basis ensuring that all weekly/daily tasks were consistently completed ● Presented myself in a professional manner within the parks division, keeping in mind that our work is always visible to the public● Operated machinery and tools with the correct personal protective equipment, following all safety regulations

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  Halton District School Board

  Oct 2020 - now

  Elementary School Teacher