Adam Breg
5019 Edgar Way
Brandon, MB R7G 1M7
(204) 555-7038

Objective

Painter with a company that handles both residential and commercial jobs.

Highlights

Received letters of commendation for high-quality work from customers.
Specialized in creating special effects with sponges and cloth.
Was selected to train helpers and new workers.
Excellent interpersonal relationships with customers, supervisors and coworkers.

Experience

Betty Blue House Painters Brandon, MB
Painter July 1991 to Present

• Applied coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, and lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior    surfaces, trimmings and fixtures.

• Read work orders and received painting instructions from supervisor or homeowner.

• Prepared surfaces by removing old paint and wall coverings, filling holes and cracks and smoothing surfaces.

• Mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matched specified colors.

• Protected fixtures, furnishings and floor coverings.

• Applied paint with spray gun, rollers, cloth, brush and sponge to achieve desired effects.

Betty Blue House Painters Brandon, MB
Painter Trainee January 1988 to June 1991

• Learned on-the-job to prepare surfaces for painting, to mix paints and to apply paint efficiently and neatly.

• Mastered the use of all adhesives, tools and equipment necessary to professional house painting.

• Learned decorating concepts, colour coordination, cost-estimating techniques and safety techniques.

• Erected scaffolding and ladders to perform tasks above ground level.

Education

Brandon High School Brandon, MB
High School Diploma
Grade point average of 3.3

Manitoba Vocational School Brandon, MD
Completed coursework in painting techniques and the visual arts.

References: Available upon request

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Ronald Ernest
1795 Riel Boulevard
Saskatoon, SK S5K 7B6
(306) 555-4151

Objective: Carpet Installer Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Served as lead installer on several major jobs.

• Recognized skills in training others.

• Received numerous referrals from satisfied customers.

• Kept up-to-date on characteristics of new carpeting, padding and equipment.

Experience: Nelson Floor Coverings Saskatoon, SK
Carpet Installer March 1995 to Present

• Measured and cut pad and carpet to size according to floor sketches and specifications.

• Stretched and tacked pad and carpet to floors.

• Cut and trimmed pad and carpet to fit along wall edges, openings and projections.

• Sewed sections of carpeting together by hand, being careful to match the line of the carpet pile.

• Trained assistant carpet installers.

Nelson Floor Coverings Saskatoon, SK
Assistant Carpet Installer June 1993 to February 1995

• Assisted in laying pad and carpet on floors and stairs.

• Nailed metal treads across door openings to hold carpet in place

• Furnished other workers with materials, tools and supplies.

• Cleaned work area, machines and equipment.

Roland's Car Wash Saskatoon, SK
Car Wash Attendant June 1992 to May 1993

• Worked in a variety of positions on car wash assembly line.

• Performed hand washes and detailed cars.

Education: Tommy Douglas Secondary School Saskatoon, SK
High School Diploma

References: Available upon request

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Megan Lee
1189 Windy Hills
Nanaimo, BC V9K 4L8
(250) 555-7115

Objective: Bricklayer in the Victoria or Saanich areas.

Highlights: Worked on company's highest profile projects.

• Requested by construction managers to create corners of structures to ensure that other bricklayers worked from accurate starting points.

• Asked to train both apprentices and less skilled bricklayers.

Experience

August 1992 Clemons Brickwork Nanaimo, BC
to Present Bricklayer

• Laid building materials such as brick, structural tile and terra cotta block to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches and fireplaces.

• Carefully selected bricks or tiles with matching colour tones to ensure quality appearance of finished work.

• Set up guidelines between corners to ensure precise alignment.

• Cut or sawed bricks to fit around windows, doors and other openings.

• Placed bricks in mortar and checked for alignment, finished mortar joints, and cleaned entire brick face to remove stains and excess mortar.

• Welded metal parts to steel structural members.

June 1990 Clemons Brickwork Nanaimo, BC
to July 1992 Apprentice Bricklayer

• Assisted experienced bricklayers.

• Learned to use all types of materials and tools essential to quality work.

• Worked on a wide variety of projects.

March 1988 Walt's Gardening Services Victoria, BC
to May 1990 Gardener

• Graded terrain, installed drainage systems, sodded and seeded lawns, planted and transplanted shrubs for private residences.

• Maintained lawns and gardens through weeding, fertilizing, trimming and establishing correct watering cycles for each season.

Education: Vancouver Vocational Institute Vancouver, BC
Certificate in Bricklaying

Nanaimo High School Nanaimo, BC
High School Diploma

Affiliations: Member, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen

References: Available upon request

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LINDA MARRY 100 Candle Drive u Ottawa, ON K2D 8N5 u 613-555-7268

Objective: Technical writer

Qualifications: Technical Writing

• Created guidelines for integrating documentation into the software development system.

Marketing Writing

• Developed newsletter with up-to-date information for current and prospective clients, with each issue's mailing list larger than the previous month's.

Desktop Publishing

• Using Pagemaker, designed and wrote copy for fliers and newsletter. Saved company 80% of cost through in-house production. Won awards from Canadian Association for Technical Communication.

Teamwork

• Coordinated work of writers, managers, engineers and printers to produce documentation ahead of schedule.

Experience:

June 1990                                                        International Applied Computer Technologies Bell's Corners, ON

to Present                                                       Technical Writer

• Researched, designed and wrote documentation for the LCX 120C telephone switching system.

• Produced company newsletter, including all page design and layout. Made assignments, edited copy, researched and wrote articles, and contacted industry experts for news items.

• Designed and wrote marketing fliers, coordinating work of a printer and a photographer.

July 1988                                                            Waldo Digital Bell's Corners, ON

to June 1990                                         Documentation Assistant

• Researched, designed and wrote technical manuals, working closely with engineers and technical support personnel.

• Wrote articles for company newsletter and independent magazines.

• Developed style guidelines for all company publications.

Education:

1987                                                                                       Carleton University Ottawa, ON

Bachelor of Arts

Major in English, minor in French. GPA: 3.9/4.0.

Awards: u  Three awards from the Ontario Division, Canadian Association for Technical Communication (for user manual, industry magazine article and company newsletter).

• Several awards for poetry and fiction writing.

References: Available upon request

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• Daniel Parest

3167 Granite Creek
Burnaby, BC V3K 9N4
(604) 555-7867

Objective: Television Producer

Experience: Todd and Davey Incorporated Vancouver, BC
Screen Writer June 1990 to Present

Received three Gemini awards for best script

• Wrote television scripts, sometimes adapting books, short stories and plays

• Regularly conferred with producer during script development, and was asked to serve as assistant producer for some series episodes

• Conducted research to obtain accurate factual background information and authentic detail

• Wrote plot outline, narrative synopsis and treatment and submitted these for approval prior to writing entire script

Todd and Davey Incorporated Vancouver, BC
Lighting Designer August 1985 to May 1990

• Based on script and input from director, determined colours and lighting intensity and direction

• Designed plan for dimming effects and for hanging, cabling, gelling and focusing lights

• Added lighting instructions (cues) to script

• During final two years as lighting designer, began submitting plot outlines, treatments and scripts to company producers and directors and received promising feedback

Education: Simon Fraser University Burnaby, BC
Bachelor of Arts in Television
Graduated with 3.5 grade point average

Affiliations: Member, Writers' Guild

References: Available upon request

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