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Philip MacKinnon

513 Lydia St.
Sarnia, Ontario
N7T-6P8
(519) 336-1679

journalistphil@stoned.com


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Philip MacKinnon
513 Lydia St.
SARNIA,
ONTARIO, N7T-6P8
CANADA
Cell Phone: (519) 336-1679
journalistphil@stoned.com
Summary
  • Attending St. Clair College, print and new media
  • Training in Quark Express
  • Strong communication skills
  • Trained in WHMIS, and Fork Truck driving
Objective
Seeking entry level position in journalism field

EDUCATION

2000 - present St. Clair College, Print and New Media
Courses of study include, Photojournalism, Writing for the media, Portfolio and Resume Design, Computer-Assisted Reporting and Research, Desktop Publishing

1998 - 2000 Lambton College, General Arts & Science
Courses of study include, Physical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Interpersonal Communication, Psychology Of Work, Occupational Health & Safety, Macro, Micro, & Labor Economics, Accounting, Business Law, Canadian Employment Law, English - Business Communication - Public Speaking

1998, OSSD, Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical Institute

Skills

Word 97
Excel 97
Microsoft Works all versions
WordPerfect 6
Lotus Smart Suite 99
Windows 98
Windows 95
Windows 3.1.
Trained in WHMIS - provided by the Sarnia Lambton Industrial Educational Co-Operative
Forklift Driver Training - provided by the Sarnia Lambton Industrial Educational Co-Operative
Basic Safety Training - provided by the Sarnia Lambton Industrial Educational Co-Operative

I am intelligent, eager and able to learn, able to work with my hands and not afraid of physical work. I have good people skills; I can work in a group environment as well as independently.

ACTIVITIES

Listening to music.
Computer work, including Internet and application use.
Reading various genres of fantasy, fiction, and horror.
Short story, poetry, and report writing.
Blood donor for the Red Cross.
Member of Bluewater (Sarnia) H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Maintence Shop Assistant, CABOT CANADA LTD. 2000; 800 Tashmoo Ave. Sarnia
Duties include maintence of shop floor, spark watch, minor maintence, painting; work with metal grinder as well as basic tools of the trade. Minor use of chemical cleaners, in shop maintence duties.
Administration Help, CABOT CANADA LTD. 1999; 800 Tashmoo Ave. Sarnia
Duties include faxing, filing and creation of Certificate of Analysis. Extensive work with the Y2K compatibility team, acting as a contact between the company, and the suppliers and customers. Transcribing of meeting notes to the computer. I ran the Canada's Wonderland bus trip, as well as the collection and recording of resumes for hiring, and the identification/cab card program. Mailroom duties include ordering of and maintenance of supplies, mail distribution, use of an electronic postage machine, distribution of LOOMIS COURIER envelopes.

Stock Clerk, NO FRILLS 1999; Plaza 1 Exmouth St. Sarnia Duties include shelf, and stock maintenance, including restocking of shelves, opening new merchandise. Unloading of new merchandise from pallets to hand carts, to sales floor. Minor janitorial work, including sweeping, and mopping of floors.

Stock Clerk, PRICE CHECK FOODS 1999
Duties include shelf, and stock maintenance, including restocking of shelves, opening new merchandise. Unloading of new merchandise from pallets to hand carts, to sales floor. Minor janitorial work, including sweeping, and mopping of floors.

Janitorial Assistance St. CLAIR VALVE TECHNIQUES 1998; 420 Plank Road Sarnia
Duties include maintaining metal lathe, oiling, as well as discarding of filings left after use. Janitorial work including, sweeping floors, use of chemical cleaning aids, and operation of high pressured air hose.

Telemarketer/Canvasser, DOLLARS & SENSE 1998; Now out of business
Duties include greeting public, and handling cash. Extensive dealings with public due to nature of jobs. As a Canvasser I dealt extensively with people on a face-to-face approach, and as Telemarketer I dealt with people over the phone. Polite and courteous phone manner a necessity in this job.

REFERENCES

Ms. Marnee Colman
Administrative Co-ordinator
Cabot Canada Ltd.
Phone #: 339-8242

Ms. Kimberley Trudell
Administrative Co-ordinator
Cabot Canada Ltd.
Phone #: 339-8246

Ms. Shirley Groendyk
Office Manager
Sarnia And District Labor Council
Phone #: 337-2571

Mrs. Gail Clark
Homemaker
Home (519) 542-8944

Ms. Trina Ulmer
Owner / Operator
Room For Change
Home (519) 336-6694

Mr. Ken Ellis
St. Clair Valve Techniques
Work (519) 332-0446

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