Sam Bhandal

Dedicated, hardworking professional with 3 years of sales experience at The Home Depot, specializing in customer service, product knowledge, and working in a fast-paced retail environment. Experienced in demanding manual labour roles requiring long hours, physical endurance, teamwork, and strong attention to safety. Certified as a Primary Care Paramedic through Columbia Paramedic Academy and licensed as an Emergency Medical Responder, with hands-on knowledge of emergency care, patient assessment, and crisis response.

Additional qualifications include National Lifeguard Pool and Waterpark certifications and Swim Instructor certification, demonstrating strong leadership, safety awareness, and the ability to work responsibly in high-pressure environments. Currently volunteering as an assistant instructor with Coast Wilderness Medical Training, supporting the development of future emergency responders through education and practical training. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and a commitment to helping others through service, safety, and teamwork.

Sales Associate - The Home Depot

(2023-03)

I work on the sales floor at the Pro Desk and in the Tool Rental and Flooring departments, utilizing my customer service skills to sell products. I also operate heavy machinery, such as an order picker and a reach-truck forklift.

Ramp Agent - Airport terminal services

(2022-09 - 2023-03)

I taxied planes in and out of the gates, including attaching Air conditioning and power sources to parked planes. I also loaded and stacked luggage and various cargo, including live cargo, in the planes' cargo holds.

Dockworker/Forklift Driver - Canadian Dry Storage

(2021-11 - 2022-02)

I picked and loaded pallets of mountain bikes using various forklifts. I performed maintenance duties around the warehouse.

Dockworker/Forklift Driver - Amazon Fulfilment Centre

(2020-09 - 2021-03)

I offloaded boxes from semi-trucks onto a conveyor belt, moved oversized pallets around the warehouse with pallet jacks and used a forklift.

Primary Care Paramedic certification - Columbia Paramedic Academy

Dogwood Diploma - McMath Secondary

Emergency Medical Responder certification - Coast Wilderness Medical Training

National Lifeguard Pool certification - The Life Saving Society

National Lifeguard Waterpark certification - The Life Saving Society

Swim Instructor certification - The Life Saving Society