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Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

- Dispatching HVAC technicians for installations, service calls, repairs, and maintenances using Maestro- Developing job lists based on urgency and availability - to be completed in a timely manner using Excel- Coordinating and communicating between technicians, subcontractors, and site via Outlook and MS Teams- Ordering material required for technicians.

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

- Checked parts against engineering drawings, spotted inconsistencies preventing 5h+ downtime - Increased workflow productivity by 20% with good time management and proactive planning- Prepared mold for 100+ panels to be filled with liquid foam, minor repairs after expansion- Safely moved 50+ frames and finished panels with overhead cranes, checking for.

Vancouver, Canada Area

- Prepared for labs by assembling component kits and manufacturing cables- Installed safety and security devices on new equipment and maintained old equipment- Increased technicians productivity by handling walk-in requests from staff and students- Model components in SolidWorks which were added to main project assembly

Vancouver, Canada Area

- Operated electric shuttle to provide safe, reliable transport for people with mobility challenges - Managed calls to book or change rides, balancing client needs and driver availability- Completed vehicle checklist during opening shift, secured vehicle after closing shifts

Vancouver, Canada Area

- Prepared for labs by testing procedures, maintain lab equipment, and prepared components kits- Installed instruments and security devices in labs.

Vancouver, Canada Area

- Assembled data logger prototype to consider cost, and feasibility of producing custom units- Handled Instrumentation signing in/out- Maintained orderliness and cleanliness in main shop area

Delta, BC

- Loaded and unloaded containers manually or using forklift with clamp, or slip-sheet attachment- Accurately sorted products, documented overages or damaged goods- Labeled specific product for effective tracking- Acted as Lead-hand for 30+ crew during weekend shifts, ensuring accurate loads and paperwork

Delta, BC

- Unloaded sea containers using pallet jack, used shrink-wrap to ensure safe transport of product- Verified product code and quantity matched provided manifests- Loaded product manually to maximize shipping cube- Averaged approximately 3 hours per container, 3 containers per day

Delta, BC

- Picked orders, organized products, and inventoried stock using high-reach order-picker forklift - Developed warehouse-layout resulting in $20,000+ reduction in annual inventory losses- Saved company $1000+ per month by assembling pallets for more efficient shipping- Initiated recycling program, $2000+ donation of unsalable product to charity

Australia, New Zealand

- Picked various fruits according to size and colour using ladders, conveyors, and harnesses- Packed various fruits according to size and quality, working from conveyors, stacked full boxes - Prepared orchards for harvest by trimming, budding and picking blossoms

British Columbia & Australia & New Zealand

- Loaded and unloaded trailers with lumber packs up to 20ft long and other various loads- Accurately picked orders using audio or paper pick slips and ride-on pallet jack or forklift- Replenish and put away stock using narrow aisle standup-high-reach

British Columbia, Alberta, Australia

- Worked with various power tools and hand tools to measure, mark, cut, and fasten materials - Framed and sheeted walls, laid floors, poured and stripped concrete foundations and footings, strapped roof, placed windows, moved and stacked lumber, cleaned jobsite- Accurately leveled surfaces and moved material in preparation for turf or pouring slab- Laid.

Western Australia, Australia

- Loaded and unloaded luggage from aircraft using airport vehicles, carts, and conveyors- Sorted baggage, ensuring bags went in the correct storage hold on the correct aircraft- Set up safety lines to ensure passengers were sufficiently clear of any aircraft- Guided arriving and departing planes using illuminated batons

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Completed all courses required for Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering

Certificate, Engineering

Completed one year program designed to transfer directly into the engineering faculty at UBC