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Eric Desena
614 Bristol Street, Sarnia ON N7S 5E1
+1 (204) 292-3667 | [email protected]
EDUCATION
Lambton College September 2021 – 2024
Chemical Production and Power Engineering Technology
■ Full-time
University of Windsor 2017 – 2020
B.A. (Incomplete) – English & Psychology
■ Full-time
St Patrick’s Catholic High School 2012 – 2017
■ Graduated, honour roll
WORK EXPERIENCE
City of Sarnia May – August 2019
Public Works
■ Interacted with the public on a daily basis in a friendly and professional manner
■ Operated heavy equipment
■ Delivered exceptional and fast service
■ Took instructions at the beginning of the day and executed tasks independently
■ Worked well and always got along with my coworkers of varying age, background, and experiences
Mucho Burrito May 2015 – 2017
Crew Member
■ Cleaned and washed work areas, equipment, and dishes
■ Greeted and served food to customers, operated POS system and packaged take-out foods
■ Used/cleaned grill and hot presses
■ Prepared, portioned, weighed, and measured food and ingredients
■ Removed trash and cleaned garbage containers
■ Worked through a closing checklist to complete tasks efficiently and in an orderly manner
■ Responded to customer’s concerns and inquiries while maintaining a positive attitude at all times
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Lambton College January – June 2015
Assistant to Instrumentation Technician
■ Followed detailed instruction from a superior
■ Performed maintenance on college instrumentation; responsible for selecting appropriate tools and
parts for Technician
■ Worked calmly under pressure – challenged with time constraints
■ Created and completed task-lists
■ Built and fixed things as a team and also independently
■ Solved technical faults with brainstorming and communication
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Cyclone Aid and Irish Miracle 2013 – 2016
■ School-organized canned food drives for the Inn of the Good Shepherd
■ Became a committee member and devoted 30 hours to planning and promoting
■ Designed the Irish Miracle logo
Leadership Class Projects 2016
■ Joy-Full Socks Campaign
• Organized and led a charitable campaign to provide basic hygiene and toiletry items to locals
who cannot otherwise afford them
• Devoted a minimum of five hours a week for three weeks
■ Grade 8 Faith Day
• Delegated role of group leader – encouraged children to help sort the donated food items
• Devoted three hours a day for one week
■ Terry Fox Day
• Responsible for the planning and promotion, and for leading the games
ACHIEVEMENTS
High School Football 2012 – 2014
■ Team Captain. League MVP. Heart & Hustle Award
The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts 2013
■ ‘Best Mentor Painting’ – Christ of Saint John of the Cross
• Image link: tinyurl.com/csjcsd
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SKILL SUMMARY
■ Years of experience with MS Office
■ Proven ability to work in fast-paced, changing work environments
■ Exceptional leadership skills and problem-solving abilities
■ Strong written and oral communication skills
■ Ability to work both independently and within a team structure
■ Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work efficiently
■ High proficiency in conflict resolution
■ Strong attention to detail
QUALIFICATIONS
■ Ontario G Driver’s License
■ Ontario Smart Serve Certification
■ WHMIS Training
■ Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps
REFERENCES
Mike Jackson Tony Fais
Supervisor – City of Sarnia Football Coach – Sarnia Sturgeon Football
(226) 402-1389 (519) 312-7491
Donna Hogan Kelly Gordon
Manager – Mucho Burrito Art Teacher – St Patrick’s Catholic High School
(519) 541-1111 (519) 786-8760
