Andy Thompson Email & Phone Number

CFB Borden

-Civilian contractor teaching soldiers at the Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre-Teaching various human resource processes such as file keeping, pay and allowances, leave policies, international deployments, and documentation of disciplinary action.-Taught students in a classroom environment.-Counselled students on their progress during.

CFB Borden

Oro, Ontario, Canada

-Went from temp worker to permanent full-time in one week.-Building competition level gymnastics equipment.-Working alone and with others-Attention to detail very important

Innisfil, Ontario, Canada

All facets of customer service in a 35000 sqft antique mall. Walking the floor, helping customers with treasures big and small. Answering phones. Cashier. Cleaning and tidying.

Barrie

-Head of pricing and signage team -Updates daily price changes.-Prepares store for weekly sales event.-Ensure that pricing on the product and price at the register are accurate.

Barrie ON

• Engaged with customers and directed them to products they need, as well as complimentary products
• Searched out and remedied inventory deficiencies
• Beautified and organized department
• Proven team worker and ability to work alone
• Created and filled orders; product lookups
• Forklift operator

Barrie ON

• Owned and operated retail store in downtown Barrie selling vintage home décor
• Sourced, repaired, and sold vintage objects
• Researched vintage objects for value as well as for historical interest
• In charge of marketing, purchasing, accounting and everyday operation of 700-square-foot retail space
• Frontline customer service for a very eccentric clientele
• Ran social media, gathering over 500 followers on Instagram organically

Barrie ON

• Owned and operated a furniture repair and refinishing business out of my house
• Specialized in restoring antique and vintage furniture to original look
• Developed keen eye for details, flaws and perfection

Midland ON Canada

Worked with Georgian College cabinetmaking instructor at his business. Various woodworking project such as, kitchen cabinets, furniture construction, and furniture refinishing, Helped gain notoriety with up-cycleing of antique pianos into high end furniture by contacting local media about our project,. Owner was interviewed by local newspaper, local TV as.

New Lowell ON Canada

Aided craftsmen in production of kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and installs, as well as other furniture and live-edge projects. Became comfortable with woodworking tools such as saws, routers, planers, jointers, biscuit joiners. Became comfortable working in a shop environment as a team or on my own.

Canada

• Supported more than 200 members, of all ranks, with pay and administrative needs from hire to the end of their employment
• Accurately verified and entered member pay, compensation and benefit particulars, with a keen eye for details
• Confirmed entitlements including wage changes, benefits and disciplinary actions
• Ensured activities fell within policy and procedure, as well as supported management and staff to be able to interpret policies and procedures accurately
• Explained and handled medical plans and education reimbursements so staff could make educated choices for themselves
• Interpersonal skills – teamwork, problem solving, explaining regulations

Canada

Infantry reserve soldier with the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, and Fourth Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment.Infantry Soldiers are the Army’s primary combat fighters and are responsible for closing with and engaging the enemy. They are the core members of the Combat Arms team, which includes Artillery and Armoured Soldiers. Infantry Soldiers are capable.

Certificate, Cabinetmaking And Millwork, Honours

Activities and Societies: Dean's List in all three semesters. Designed and built cabinetry and furniture using various woodworking.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Focused on Canadian history: political, immigration, native and Inuit, and societal. Other courses included social history of alcohol, art.

Certificate, General Office Occupations And Clerical Services, Honours

Other, General Office Occupations And Clerical Services

Trained in computer skills, filing, correspondence, regulation searches, financial systems, etc. All done in a strict military setting.

Motorcycle Maintenance And Repair Technology/Technician

Enrolled in Continuing Education courses in motorcycle repair, motorcycle engines, motorcycle frames and suspension.