Michael Higgins Email & Phone Number

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Manage a team of Cooks, Chefs and bakers on the farm to produce a unique farm to table experience at our retail store. I have extensive horticultural & poultry experience. I am responsible for the maintenance and up keep of the 42 acre property, buildings and machinery. I also maintain the books, shopify website, network and hardware related to the store and appliances. I am also the first contact for the Perth County Health Unit, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs. I am required to keep accurate paperwork for audits to maintain our license with the Chicken Farmers of Ontario I also am the first contact and liaison between our local Township, Fire Department for building permits, applications and special events.

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Sebringville, Ontario, Canada

Involved in ground up builds of agricultural & residential buildings as well as renovations to existing structures. Was required to work safely around heavy machinery and assist heavy vehicle operators when required.

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Created family budgets to inspire families to save money, protect their assets and wealth . I used industry software to determine and manage investment and asset risk exposure and provide unique solutions with access to multiple financial products.Presentations to business owners, families, & a keen ability to network were a large requirement to be successful, as well as weekly reporting to sales manager and regional manager was expected. Attending monthly seminars on regulatory changes and new financial products was a requirement to remain compliant.Proper communication of product features and benefits was necessary to ensure clients were fully aware of inherent product risks and fees.

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Market ad space to local businesses in adult alternative entertainment magazine. Liaison between graphic designer, editor and clients to maximize ad effectiveness. Create client advertising budgets and content.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Sales of Sports outerwear and Equipment to families and competitive athletes. Maintain a high level of customer service to meet weekly sales targets and merchandise seasonal products and train new sales staff.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

line cook for busy restaurant, serving over 800 covers during a busy dinner service. Responsible for nightly kitchen break down, equipment cleaning and food rotation.

Property Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication And Media Studies