Joseph Johnston

Joseph Johnston

 

107 Organ Crescent ▪ Hamilton ON ▪ L8T 1Y8

(289)-689-5490 ▪ jjohnston@redeemer.ca

 

 

Education & training:
 

Year Two Psychology at Redeemer University (2019-)
WHIMIS Training at Hamilton Public Library (Annual Training 2013-2018) and Redeemer University (Annual Training 2019-2020)
Health and Safety Training at Redeemer University College (2019)
 

Employment Experience:
 

Cashier/ Front End Colleague, Wholesale Club Hamilton

April 2020 to present                              Mrs. Tabatha Fuller (905) 561-4502.

 

-Tasks include ringing out customers at cash, collecting PC Express orders, and shelving groceries

-Collecting grocery items for customer orders, double-checking for damage or expiration, following up on shorted items with customers, and bringing out customer orders

-Ringing out customers at cash, providing customer assistance, shelving grocery items, and front end sanitization

-Interact with customers and staff members in a courteous and open manner

-Praised by customers and supervisors for quality and diligence of work

 

Student Custodian, Redeemer University

September 2018 to April 2019; September 2019 to March 2020                                         

Mr. Lee Powell (905) 648-2139. Ext 4279

 

-Tasks include cleaning classrooms, washrooms, and other areas of the university

-Vacuuming, setting up classrooms, cleaning desks/chairs/windows/chalkboards, emptying garbage/recycling, cleaning toilets/sinks/mirrors, emptying feminine hygiene bags, and mopping

-(In March 2020) Disinfecting classrooms desks/chairs/doors and door handles, and disinfecting washroom sinks/counters/walls/stalls/doors and door handles/

-Interact courteously and in close coordination with my supervisor and staff members

-Praised by my supervisor for diligence and quality of work

 

Sales Associate, Family Christian Bookstore

September 2018 to March 2020               Mr. Jack Huisman (905) 637-9151.

 

-Tasks include helping customers find books and giftware in person or over the phone

-Shelving books and giftware, checking giftware for damage, taking down/putting up shelves, cleaning the washrooms and store, and operating the cash register

-Interact with customers, staff members, and supervisors in a patient and open manner

-Praised by staff members and supervisors for quality and quantity of work

 

Summer Casual Custodian, Redeemer University

 April 2019 to August 2019                      Mr. Lee Powell (905) 648-2139. Ext 4279

 

-Tasks included cleaning classrooms, washrooms, and other parts of the university for conferences

-Nightly setting up and tearing down chairs and tables for events

-Vacuuming, cleaning chairs/chalkboards/windows/walls, emptying garbage/recycling, cleaning toilets/sinks/mirrors/stalls/walls, cleaning hallway windows and floors 

-Interact with clients, staff members, and supervisor in an efficient and understanding manner

-Praised by supervisor for quantity and quality of work

 

Campus Store Assistant, Hillfield Strathallan College

June 2016 to September 2016; June 2017 to September 2017                                              

Mrs. Marianne Mullen (905) 389-1367. Ext. 112

 

-Tasks include assisting students/staff with uniform, text books, and other items

-Unpacking, taking inventory, and tagging of shipments; operating the cash register; organizing the storage rooms; and cleaning up the campus store for closing time

-Interact with staff, students, and supervisors in a patient and understanding manner

-Praised by campus store staff for diligence and commitment to the position

 

Library Page, Sherwood Branch, Hamilton Public Library

December 2013 to August 2018               Mrs. Ania Van Minnen (905) 546-3249

 

-Tasks include using library software for checking in borrowed materials

-Inventory shelf-reading (making sure library items are in order), shelving library items, and cleaning up library for closing time

-Interact with colleagues, supervisors and patrons in a courteous and helpful manner

-On my regular performance task reviews, I am highly rated for accuracy, precision, and interpersonal skills

-Overall quality of work has continually been marked “above average” by my supervisor
 

 

Volunteering Experience:
 

Regular Pianist at Pilgrim Baptist Fellowship

November 2012 to present                 Mr. Hagop Tchobanian, Pastor, (647) 607-6131

Setup Team/Food Preparation Team at LIFT Church, McMaster University

October 2016 to September 2017                   Mr. Robin Wallar, Pastor, (905) 929-9819

 

Awards:
 

Redeemer University President’s Award (2020)
Redeemer University Board of Governor’s Award (2019)
McMaster University President’s Award (2016)