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Duane Canada

Poughkeepsie,NY

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Worker

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
10.2021 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with timely food delivery and student requests.
  • Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
  • Set up and broke down buffet and other self-service areas, organizing components logically.
  • Contributed to friendly and professional dining environment by communicating politely and effectively with students to assess and meet needs.

Skilled Laborer

Gifted Hands, LLC
Poughkeepsie, NY
04.2020 - 09.2021
  • Completed indoor and outdoor, residential and commerical construction projects
  • Supervised team members ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards were met
  • Mentored team members providing guidance on proper techniques
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.

Skilled Laborer

Tradesman International
Poughkeepsie, NY
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Worked a variety of trades, including construction, installation of solar panels and landscaping
  • Appointed team leader for certain work sites, running crews of 9 -11 team members
  • Assisted team members to ensure projects were completed on schedule
  • Flexibly handled different roles and responsibilities on work sites

Skilled Laborer

Infinity Solutions, LLC
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2016 - 07.2019
  • Performed carpentry duties including demolition and renovation on properties
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
  • Communicated with equipment operators to effectively assign equipment and manage smooth materials movements.

Skilled Laborer

Dollar Savings Contractors
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Performed construction and carpentry duties on properties
  • Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.

Direct Care Worker

Cardinal Hayes Home For Children
Millbrook, NY
01.2001 - 12.2009
  • Provided direct supervision and guidance to youth with developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.


Education

GED -

Poughkeepsie High School
Poughkeepsie, NY

Skills

  • Superior Work Ethic
  • Team Coordination and Oversight
  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Sanitation and Sterilization Procedures
  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Situational Awareness
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Demolition and Destruction
  • Residential Construction
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Construction Operations

Training

  • OSHA 10 hour outreach training
  • Carpentry trade training
  • Building trade training
  • Work Safety training

Timeline

Kitchen Worker

Vassar College
10.2021 - Current

Skilled Laborer

Gifted Hands, LLC
04.2020 - 09.2021

Skilled Laborer

Tradesman International
09.2018 - 03.2020

Skilled Laborer

Infinity Solutions, LLC
01.2016 - 07.2019

Skilled Laborer

Dollar Savings Contractors
01.2010 - 01.2016

Direct Care Worker

Cardinal Hayes Home For Children
01.2001 - 12.2009

GED -

Poughkeepsie High School

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