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John W. Yates
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Profile
A skilled and versatile employee with extensive experience in fast-paced and ever changing automotive and security industries. I am responsible, dependable and adaptable.
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Accomplishments
- CCTV Covert Camera Installations
- Unpacked and assembled a diverse range of retail stock.
- Shipped, received and verified retail stock shipments.
- Prepared and processed shipping documents and purchase orders.
- Handled cash and credit card transactions.
- Adept in the operation, repair and maintenance of automotives.
- Adept in the installation, repair and maintenance of security systems.
- Work equally well independently or as a member of a team.
- As accuracy of repairing automobiles & installing alarm systems is critically important, I have learned to read, follow & take direction well.
- Proven quick learner, versatile, analytical with excellent mechanical aptitude & problem solving skills.
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Career History
| Alarm Service Technician / Licensed | Alarmgard/VoxCom Inc, Victoria BC |
1997 to 2002
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| Alarm Service Technician / Apprentice | Alarmgard/VoxCom Inc, Victoria BC |
1993 to 1997
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| Automotive Parts & Sales | Canadian Tire Corp, Victoria BC | 1988 to 1993 |
| Automotive Parts & Sales / Service Writer-Advisor |
Cal Van Auto Supply, Victoria BC
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1984 to 1988
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General Mechanic / Licensed (Gas & Propane)
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Fairfield Chevron, Cadboro Bay Chevron, Emilio’s Trans & Brakes, Empress Taxi, Victoria BC |
1980 to 1984
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| Insulation Technician | Insulpac Insulation, Victoria BC | 1978 to 1980 |
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Pizza & Pasta Chef
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Pizza Pie Man, Pizza Patio, Lantern House, Victoria BC |
1976 to 1978
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| General Mechanic / Apprentice | Various Service Stations, Toronto ON |
1974 to 1976
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| Shipper/Receiver | Simpson Sears, Toronto ON | 1970 to 1974 |
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Education
[also see Certifications]
| Security and Police Sciences | Universal Career Institute | 1996 |
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Grade 12 Diploma
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Thistletown Collegiate Institute, Toronto ON | 1974 |
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Certifications
| WHMIS Certified | 2002 |
| Electrical Safety / AR Class (low voltage) | 2000 |
| Alarm Technician Upgrades | 1993 / 2002 |
| B.C. Alarm Technician Trade Qualification Certificate | 1993 |
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Other training:
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Tools
| Computer: | Windows 95/98, Windows M.E., Windows X.P., MS Word |
| Sales: | Cash Register, POS, and Database systems |
| Internet: | Internet Explorer 6.0, Outlook 2000 |
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References
| Mr Barry Paisley | General Manager | (250) 388-9211 |
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Alarmgard/Voxcom Security
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| Mr Ross Chow | General Manager | (250) 727-6561 |
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Royal Oak Canadian Tire
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| Mr Dave Clarke | Fmr. Assistant Manager | (250) 380-2088 |
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Cal Van Auto Supply
(currently with Lordco Parts) |
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Letters of Reference and Clean Class 5 Drivers Abstract are available upon request. |
Interests
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Family, Friends, Football, Golf, Camping, Cooking, Crossword Puzzles, Jig Saw Puzzles, History, Woodworking, Metal Work, Rebuilding and Restoring old cars.
For many years I was both interested in and was a member of Van Isle Classic Chevy’s whose main focus is/was the Restoration and Preservation of 1955/56/57 Chevy Cars and Trucks. The chapter closed in approximately 1996. In Toronto Ontario I was a member of the 1955/56/57 Chevy Club. |
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