Career Gap (2021-01 – 2026-01)
Relocated internationally to provide full-time care for an ill family member. Returned to Canada in 2023 and resumed employment through temporary factory and warehouse assignments with staffing agencies, including Fuze HR Solutions, Alliance Employment Group, and Express Employment Professionals.
Warehouse Associate at Wildberries.ru (2021-02 – 2023-02)
- Received, labelled, and stored incoming goods for a high-volume distribution centre.
- Maintained accurate inventory controls across multiple warehouse zones.
- Operated warehouse machinery and performed routine equipment checks.
- Ensured clean, safe, and organized work areas.
- Supported daily picking and staging of orders.
Material Handler / Machine Operator at Fileco (Teknion Ltd.) (2015-02 – 2020-03)
- Managed, sorted, and processed thousands of metal components weekly.
- Operated machinery, hand tools, and fabrication equipment.
- Assembled furniture components with consistent accuracy.
- Performed quality checks and coordinated inventory flow.
- Trained and supported 5–10 new associates on safety and production procedures.
- Promoted a strong safety culture and performed regular equipment upkeep.
- Adapted to multiple roles across the production floor.
Order Picker / Packer at Walmart Canada (2012-11 – 2014-12)
- Picked and packed 100+ customer orders per shift using RF scanners.
- Inspected products for defects and maintained high accuracy in order fulfillment.
- Operated manual and powered material-handling equipment.
- Organized stock, maintained inventory, and completed order documentation.
- Assisted with warehouse inventory movement and replenishment.
Production Line Worker at Mars Canada (2010-07 – 2012-09)
- Operated and maintained production and packaging line equipment.
- Monitored production flow and made adjustments to ensure quality.
- Followed strict food-safety and contamination-prevention procedures.
- Maintained clean, hazard-free work areas.
- Managed stock levels and reported deficiencies.
Food Prep & Delivery Roles at Panzerotto Pizza / Wing Machine (2008-05 – 2010-11)
- Baked bread, prepared ingredients: peeled and chopped vegetables, assembled salads, and prepared toppings.
- Assisted with food production and maintained sanitary kitchen conditions.
- Restocked refrigerators, freezers, and shelves.
- Performed dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing tasks.
- Delivered food orders and handled cash, card, and POS transactions.
Food Prep & Delivery Roles at Mr. Sub (2002-05 – 2008-12)
- Baked bread, prepared ingredients: peeled and chopped vegetables, assembled salads, and prepared toppings.
- Assisted with food production and maintained sanitary kitchen conditions.
- Restocked refrigerators, freezers, and shelves.
- Performed dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing tasks.
- Delivered food orders and handled cash, card, and POS transactions.
Food Prep & Delivery Roles at Chinese Buffet (1999-01 – 2000-12)
- Baked bread, prepared ingredients: peeled and chopped vegetables, assembled salads, and prepared toppings.
- Assisted with food production and maintained sanitary kitchen conditions.
- Restocked refrigerators, freezers, and shelves.
- Performed dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing tasks.
- Delivered food orders and handled cash, card, and POS transactions.
Courier Delivery Driver at Russian Infotrade Ltd. (1999-08 – 2020-09)
- Delivered newspapers and magazines across the GTA.
- Managed delivery routes and coordinated shipments with Canada Post and Air Canada Cargo.
- Handled cash, checks, and credit-card payments.
- Issued invoices and waybills on behalf of the company.
- Maintained consistent on-time delivery performance.
