John Martin

Experience

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  Guillevin International

  Jun 2004 - Sept 2007

  Warehouse Picker, Shipper & Receiver

  • Picked customer orders according to order paperwork received from the order desk• Packed and shipped orders using various shipping companies• Unloaded, inspected and signed for incoming inventory• Received incoming inventory to fill backorders and maintain stock• Helped conduct yearly inventory in order to maintain accurate numbers of stock products

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  Olympus Security & Investigations

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

  Placement Student

  • Completed over 500 hours of job placement• Assisted in day to day duties including but not limited to:Ensuring the mobile unit is fully equipped for the shift, patrolling and securing client locations, issuing parking tickets, answering and responding to emergency calls, helping out with office responsibilities when it was required• Successfully completed a tactical handcuffing and baton course

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  Whirlpool Corporation

  Apr 2010 - Dec 2010

  Warehouse Position

  • Received and graded product returned from customers• Priced and labeled new products for customers orders• Prepared orders by pulling stock, packing the orders, and shipping them• Helped train and supervise temporary workers • Maintained a safe and clean work environment by keeping work areas neat and tidy

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  Canada's Wonderland

  Apr 2012 - Nov 2012

  • Worked with employees to create and improve scares ensuring best possible guest experience• Received interview training and responsible for hiring Halloween Haunt staff• Responsible for safety and efficiency of approximately fifty employees allowing me to strengthen my decision-making and leadership abilities• Trained assistant supervisor in duties of a supervisor including corrective action, approving hours, and appraisals• Completed various paperwork including employee training records, employee profiles, payroll rosters, EAIRs, and appraisals Show less • Responsible for ensuring the safety of those in character allowing them to provide the best entertainment available to guests• Great team experience. Allowing for both independent work and team coordination as well as individual growth• Personally provided the highest level of customer service ensuring a positive environment for guests thereby meeting their needs and maximizing their enjoyment• Pressure to work under time constraints; crucial to any service industry• Trained and filled in as the technician for the team Charlie Brown show, demonstrating adaptability, reliability and flexibility• Honoured Recipient of Canada’s Wonderland’s Cornerstone Pin awarded to outstanding employees Show less

  • Halloween Haunt Maze Supervisor

    Sept 2012 - Nov 2012

  • Children’s Program: Character Cohort

    Apr 2012 - Sept 2012
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  Canada's Wonderland

  Feb 2013 - Nov 2013

  • Worked with employees to create and improve scares ensuring best possible guest experience• Received interview training and responsible for hiring Halloween Haunt staff• Responsible for safety and efficiency of approximately fifty employees allowing me to strengthen my decision-making and leadership abilities• Trained assistant supervisor in duties of a supervisor including corrective action, approving hours, and appraisals• Completed various paperwork including employee training records, employee profiles, payroll rosters, EAIRs, and appraisals Show less • Ensured show locations were prepared and organized for daily operation, through morning tasks including paperwork, and facility cleanings• Responsible for the interviewing, hiring and training of employees within the entertainment department• Worked with house supervisors to guarantee the smoothest operation possible in the facilities including special events• Created weekly usher, house and operations supervisor schedules, while making sure to stay within ESA guidelines• Trained house supervisors and ushers on proper operating techniques of all facilities• Professionally and efficiently dealt with guest and employee issues when they arose• Manage dive technicians as well as occasionally operating the dive shows Show less

  • Halloween Haunt Maze Supervisor

    Sept 2013 - Nov 2013

  • Operations Supervisor

    Feb 2013 - Sept 2013
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  Canada's Wonderland

  Feb 2014 - Oct 2014

  Operations Supervisor

  • Ensured show locations were prepared and organized for daily operation, through morning tasks including paperwork, and facility cleanings• Responsible for the interviewing, hiring and training of employees within the entertainment department• Worked with house supervisors to guarantee the smoothest operation possible in the facilities including special events• Created weekly usher, house and operations supervisor schedules, while making sure to stay within ESA guidelines• Trained house supervisors and ushers on proper operating techniques of all facilities• Professionally and efficiently dealt with guest and employee issues when they arose• Manage dive technicians as well as occasionally operating the dive shows Show less

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  St. Leonard's Place Peel

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Placement Student

  • Complete various tasks to ensure facility and property upkeep such as cleaning, yard work, laundry etc.• Interact and build professional relationships with staff and residents• Complete various paperwork including supply inventories, resident daily/monthly charts, and chore list• Help distribute meals as well as monitor lunch and dinner time in lounge area• Work and interact with other departments to ensure smooth operation of all facilities

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  St. Leonard's Place Peel

  Jul 2015 - now

  Residential Attendant
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  GardaWorld

  Jul 2015 - now

  Security Guard