PETER MATTER

 

                                                                                                                 

Present:

4245 Cedar Springs Road   

Burlington, Ontario

L7R 3X4

(905) 335-3170

email: pumperland@hotmail.com

 

 

Computer Skills

 

Proficient in a wide variety of word processing programs, and familiar with web page design.

 

Education

 

Honours Economics and Accounting Program with Co-op Option (1997-present)

Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario

 

Ontario Secondary Diploma (1993 – 1997)

Lester B. Pearson, Burlington, Ontario

 

Scholarships and Awards

 

Ontario Scholarship

Based on an average of at least 80% in six Ontario Academic Courses, 1997

 

Principal’s Honour Roll

For achieving 80% average each year, 1993-1996

 

Pearson’s Coaching Award

Given to dedicated students who coach or assist in coaching school teams, 1996-1997

 

Participation Award

Awarded to students who have participated in over 12 school teams or clubs.  1996

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Co-op Student, Sidler & Company,  Mississauga (summer 1999)

·  Worked on Notice to Readers, Reviews, and Audits for clients

·  Helped organize golf tournament for local charity

·  Worked on a variety of computer programs (Exel, Caseware)

 

Assembly Worker, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Oakville  (summer 1997 & 1998)

·  Installed materials on mini vans while working on the assembly line.

·  Worked with suppliers on improving material design.

                ·  Received training in health and safety precautions, including WHMIS and HazCom.

                ·  Trained new personnel for jobs on the assembly line.

                ·  Maintained high quality work and insured products met inspection standards.

 

Labourer, Adrian Voortman, Waterdown (1997 & 1998 part-time)

                ·  Performed general maintenance to interior and exterior of house.

                ·  Prepared and seeded large lawn for customer.

                ·  Designed and landscaped flower beds.

 

Leadhand, Matter Farms, Burlington (1990-1998 part-time)

                ·  Supervised farm operations.

·  Operated tractor and other machinery while cleaning barns.

 

Landscaper, Turf Trees and Things, Waterdown (summer 1997)

                ·  Successfully worked both independently and on a team.

                ·  Provided a high level of quality customer service.

                ·  Developed good working relationships with other crew members.

 

Landscaper, Mt. Nemo Garden Centre, Burlington (1992 – 1996 summers and part-time)

                ·  Provided friendly assistance to customers at garden centre.

                ·  Delivered goods to customers’ homes and to job sites.

                ·  Maintained maintenance of machinery and tools.

                ·  Performed lawn maintenance for customers.

·  Installed or assisted in the installation of driveways, walkways, and patios constructed from      interlocking stone, flagstone, and cement.

 

Volunteer

 

Hockey School Instructor, A & S Hockey School, Burlington (March 1997)

                ·  Taught and developed skills to participants in small groups.

                ·  Prepared and demonstrated on-ice drills.

 

Soccer Tournament Co-ordinator,  Pearson High School, Burlington (summer 1997)

                ·  Canvassed for participants though extensive telephone calls and faxes.

                ·  Obtained sponsors throughout the community.

                ·  Advertised event and attained press coverage.

                ·  Established field locations, game times, refreshments, event structure, and rules.

 

Activities

 

University             Played intramural ice and floor hockey

                Winter Carnival participant

 

High School          Captain of the Ice Hockey Team

                                Pearson Hockey Most Valuable Player Award:

Awarded for showing dedication, and leadership on the high school varsity hockey team

CCM Tournament MVP:

Montreal High School Tournament (Most Valuable Player)

Halton Hockey All-Star

                                Participated in Winter Clothes Drive and United Way Fundraising

Member of Varsity football, soccer, and rugby teams

                                Played intramural basketball and hockey

Member of the Drama Set Crew

Model for High School Fashion Show

                               

Other                      Sunday School teacher

Vacation Bible School instructor

Assistant Instructor at Power Skating School

                                Assistant hockey coach for local teams

                                St. John Ambulance’s Standard First Aid:

Certified in Safety Oriented First Aid until 1999.