Michael Ross
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) (204)333-7163,
Objective
I am a seeking employment in a fast paced challenging environment. I have over ten years of skilled labour and landscape design. I was also employed as a Special Constable where my professional development was paramount. I would like to combine my education and experience as I feel as though I've become a well rounded individual and would serve your company a great deal.
Work Experience
Site Foreman (04/24/2006 – 05/03/2010)
Design, production and completion of landscape related tasks. Operation of several types of equipment and machinery.
Last Employer: Dreamscape Landscaping
Contact Person: Mitch Gagnon (204)479-3828
Responsibilities: Ensuring that all aspects of design are completed and done so in a timely fashion. Conferring with property owner to ensure quality and desired completed product.
Accomplishments: Design and completion of the Segovia Terrace, located on Stradbrook, Winnipeg.
Special Constable (06/26/2000 – 06/23/2008)
Last Employer: University of Manitoba
Contact Person: Linda Lavallee (204)474-8709
Responsibilities: Enforcement of municipal bylaws, Provincial Statutes and Criminal Code offenses. Responsible for all persons and property present or located on UM property. Providing exemplary service to the community of the UM by being prefessional and courteous during all situations or incidents.
Accomplishments: Act/Supervisor, Asst. Bike Unit Coordinator, PPCT Certified, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certified.
Education
Establishment: Red River CC, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Degree: Justice and Public Safety
Education Period: 09/02/1998 - 06/02/2000
Speciality: Certificate
Average Grade: A 4.0
Details: Program consisted of numerous sociological issues, Addiction and Violence, Effective Writing and Communition, CEPTED, Non Violent Crisis Intervention.
Establishment: Counselling/Case Management
Education Period: 01/10/2005 - 06/22/2007
Average Grade: A 4.0
Details: Course was taken in order to become more knowledgable and efficient in dealing with individuals in crisis requiring counselling or mediation.
Skills
-Operation of all landscape and maintenance tools including a skid steer, loader and 5ton truck with dump. -Certified Bike Mechanic -Professional guitarists and intructor - Ability to communicate at a high level in both official languages
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Novell. 70 wpm.
Foreign Language Skills: Fluent in French, able to read, write and communicate at an advanced level.
Additional Information
Conferences or Courses: Non Violent Crisis Intervention, CPR Level 1,
Certifications or Licensures: Justice and Public Safety, Class 5.0 drivers with clear abstract.
Interests
I am a very physically fit individual. I'm very atheletically oriented and have played sports at a National Level. I take pride in maintaining physical fitness.
I am also very musically inclicned and have been both instructing and performing on a casual basis for nearly ten years.
I take pride in being well read and writen and constantly look to better both my writen and oral skills as effective communication in almost any setting is essential.
References available upon request.