1. David Burnett
917 Attersley Drive, Oshawa, ON L1K 1V7 (613) 532-1090
dlburnett13@gmail.com
JOB OBJECTIVE
Manager
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Current Diploma in Business Management, Diploma as a Paralegal, along with over eighteen years
continuous experience in management and administrative roles constantly assuming more responsibility
and ten-years’ experience working as and with Project Managers
 Career and continuous learning focussing on hard work, attention to detail and the ability to get along with
everyone.
 Above average communication skills. Expert, energetic organizer and communicator with a proven
ability to accomplish detailed activities. Strong liaison and follow up capabilities.
 Very effective team working skills with the ability to work well under pressure and stay calm in a crisis.
 Thorough understanding of the trades sector with regards to quality control, cost control, individual
responsibility and teamwork.
 Creative and energetic. Capable of the sustained effort necessary to see a project through from
conception to completion.
 Reputation for ethical relations with all levels of staff and able to maintain confidentiality in all situations.
 Very detailed, organized and resourceful with a wide range of skills.
 Highly dependable, punctual and flexible.
DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES
Administrative/Managerial Skills:
 Work with senior management and project managers to prepare proposals.
 Facilitator for internal taskforce for product development, project management, testing, research and
development and client relations.
 External committee facilitator for the purpose of developing detailed business requirements, ensuring
service needs were met and regulatory interests were strictly adhered to.
 Experienced in leading focus groups, developing feasibility studies and conducting needs analysis sessions.
 In a Paralegal position, handled a variety of legal matters; advised and counseled clients; worked
within the Court system to find suitable resolutions to the legal matters; handled all relevant
paperwork for clients and for filing within the Court system; handled invoicing and accounting for own
business.
Communication Skills:
 Demonstrated ability to listen effectively to management, staff, clients and outside participants and
appropriately and quickly resolve problems. Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
 Responded to staff, clients and industry professionals by email, telephone and in person using my
ability to identify their needs and concerns.
 Excellent communication skills – written, report writing, verbal, presentation and active listening.
 Always maintain a positive attitude with an appropriate sense of humour.
 Pleasant and professional manner in dealing with everybody.
Technical Skills:
 Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
 Internet communications and research.
 Operate standard office equipment.
 QuickBooks, Simply Accounting/Sage 50.
 Customized industry related software.
 GANT Charts Software.

2. David Burnett -2- (613) 532-1090
EDUCATION
2016 CDI College, Ajax, ON – Business Management Diploma
2012 CDI College, Ajax, ON – Paralegal Diploma
2000 Durham College, Oshawa, ON – Welding Certificate
2001 Durham College, Oshawa, ON – Mechanic Certificate
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2013 – Present Canadian Tire Corporation, Oshawa, ON – Service Advisor
2015 – 2016 Salit Steel, Bowmanville, ON – Plant Worker
2012 – 2015 Burnett Paralegal, Kingston/Oshawa, ON – Owner/Paralegal
2002 – 2013 DLB Contracting, Kingston,GTA ON – Owner/Contractor
1999 – 2002 Sarp Sewer Services, Ajax, ON – Fleet Manager
1996 – 1999 Hino Mechanical, Ontario – Mechanic Lead Hand/Service Writer
OTHER INTERESTS
Golfing, Travelling, Continuous Learning
References available upon request.