Waseem Varachhiya

Enthusiastic and friendly individual willing to take on any obstacles that come my way. Persistent and a problem solver. A team player with leadership qualities.

Professional Experience

Diesel Mechanic Apprentice May 2020 – Present

Company: OPL Transportation Scarborough, ON

• Full truck inspection, changed transmissions, drums and brake pads, hub seals
• Conducted electrical work to find faulty lights and fuses
• Kept garage and workspace clean and organized tools and parts for easy access
• Installed air condensers, filled-up air conditioning, changed tank straps, changed air filter
• Changed tires, oil and oil filter change, greasing, changed fuel filter
• Riveting metal sheets

Company: Swissport Toronto, ON

• Responsible for coordinating flight arrivals and departures to baggage handlers through various means of communication
• Pre-prepped team members and briefed them on upcoming arrivals
• Ensure gate is set-up prior to the arrival of aircrafts for smoother transitions
• Use of FMC to take out cans and cargo off wide body aircrafts
• Take care of cargo materials

Company: Swissport Toronto, ON

• Responsible for all ground handling operations, including de-icing applications on aircrafts, and fueling situations to ensure all planes operate safely
• Provide exceptional ground handling services including building quality relationships with customers and co-workers
• Marshall, choke, dock and undock aircraft in and out of ramp area safely
• Transporting cargo from aircrafts and loading/offloading them to designated areas or aircrafts
• Delegation for supervisor and communicating effectively with all team members
• Knowledge of aircraft terminology including block times, BDS, connections time and Lavs
• Operating all ground service equipment and troubleshoot issues within the ground handling process and focusing on proactive solutions
• Perform audits on handing along with safety and security including involvement in cargo and aircraft handling

(Toronto Pearson International Airport) October 2016 – January 2017

Company: WestJet Airlines Toronto, ON

• Pre-planned the connection running before flight arrived
• Retrieved luggage from one aircraft and transported them to the next in time
• Took local baggage and dropped them into domestic inbounds
• Adhered to rules and regulations, followed detailed protocols

Company: International Clothiers Scarborough, ON

• Engaged and interacted with customers and delivered my service to customers whenever an opportunity presented itself to enhance the customers’ experience
• Processed all cash and debit/credit transactions accurately while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor
• Achieved targets and delivered impressive results during promotional periods
• Maintained a professional and productive work environment

Company: Omega Marketing Scarborough, ON

• Responsible for promoting the organization or existing customer through outbound calls
• Handled inquiries, resolved problems, facilitated solutions, and enhanced customer service offerings
• Managed client accounts
• Conducted follow-up phone calls to survey respondents with concerns or questions in a clear and efficient manner

Company: Oceania Pacific Limited Toronto, ON

• Received material and identified and confirmed material
• Responsible for following detailed instructions in loading and unloading skids
• Packed and unpacked goods to be shipped
• Shipped and received goods from vendors and to customers

Education

Seneca College (Newnham Campus) September 2010 – June 2014

Program: International Transportation and Customs Diploma North York, ON

• Graduated and obtained my Ontario College Diploma for the program (OCD)

Program: Ontario Secondary School Diploma Scarborough, ON

• Graduated and obtained my Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)