Alexander Ivancic

166 Highland Avenue, St. Catharines, ON L2R 4J6

Mobile: (289) 214-3885

Email: alex.ivancic1@gmail.com

Education:
Environmental Management and Assessment Post Graduate Diploma; Niagara College (Currently enrolled)

Focus on gaining additional technical experience in the environmental sector

Course work focuses on sustainability, waste management, corporate compliance, assessment consultation, and
environmental policies

BSc Honours Biology, Minor in Earth Sciences; Brock University, 2014

Variety of course disciplines provided a broad base in modern biological and geological thought
Extensive Laboratory and Field work resulted in independent investigatory skills

Key Qualifications:

Working knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures; experience in a wide variety of lab settings in varied
fields of study, tidy and efficient habits for lab work
Understanding of Canadian Federal and Provincial Environmental Laws and Regulations, including their impacts
on planning, site assessment and waste abatement
Experience in developing and implementing environmental site assessments (Phase 1 and 2)
Numerous experiences with ecological surveying, data collection, experimental protocol designs; specific focuses
on plant and insect ecology, soil and water sampling, and animal behavior
In depth experience with compiling and organizing large data sets and representing them in a statistically relevant
manner
Proficiency with Microsoft office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and Adobe reader
Numerous experiences in presenting the scientific findings of myself and others in a seminar and lecture setting to
groups of my peers and superiors
Understanding of Ontario government policies regarding pollution mitigation and smog prevention
Firsthand experience with manufacturing processes, particularly in the automotive/steel sector
General knowledge of automobile system functions, maintenance, and repair
Customer service in a variety of settings
Detailed knowledge of general workplace health and safety procedures, WHMIS, First Aid, and CPR protocols.
Work History:

Oil Change Technician/Drive Clean Emissions Inspector

Garden City Oil Change, St Catharines, ON

Work in a busy shop setting to ensure oil changes and general maintenance to customers vehicles is done
quickly, safely, and consistently
Provide Drive Clean vehicle emissions tests to customers
Explain MTO regulations concerning vehicle emissions clearly to customers
WHMIS certifiedMay 2014

Server/Bartender/Catering Assistant
Alphies Trough, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON

May 2014-Present

October 2013-Present

Work in a busy restaurant and bar setting to ensure quick and pleasant service to customers.
Assist in bookings, prep work, day to day maintenance, and catering service
Smart Serve certifiedMay 2013

Swim Coach
Brock University Recreation Services, St. Catharines, ON

Wrote and carried out workouts that motivated youth to succeed in pushing personal and physical boundaries
Provided one-on-one assessment of technical swimming skills which helped swimmers achieve personal goals
Resolved conflicts between swimmers and adapted workouts for teens of varying abilities while including them
in the team atmosphere

Line Worker/Packaging Assistant

DKP Steel Buffalo, Tonawanda, NY

May-September 2013

Worked in a busy industrial setting to ensure fast, safe and efficient production of automobile parts
Continually met high production goals by adapting to changes in protocols and safety procedures
Used my knowledge of the workplace procedures to effectively train new employees to meet the same goals

Assistant Manager/Server/Catering assistant

Carriage House Caf, Clarence, NY

May 2010-Sept 2012

Worked closely with the owner and staff to provide quick and friendly service to customers
Assisted in menu planning, dining room setup, restaurant maintenance, daily prep work and inventory ordering
Helped cook and serve a diverse catering menu to large groups of guests while allowing their event to continue
smoothly

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks, and Recreation, Tonawanda, NY

September 2011- December 2013

April 2007-May 2013

Completed and utilized extensive training combined with continuing in-service work to ensure that pool patrons
had a safe and enjoyable experience
Worked fluidly with both supervisors and lifeguard team members to ensure that the smooth operation of a busy
facility continued without incident
Involvement:

Brock Badgers Varsity Swim Team

Brock University, St. Catahrines, ON

August 2009-March 2013

Trained upwards of 20 hours per week while attending the University full time
Wrote and led several pre-season workouts to help motivate younger team members to help them reach their
personal goals
Team captain2012-2013 season
In charge of workouts in the coaches stead
Organized team gatherings and volunteer events
Maintained high practice attendance to set an example for teammates

Brock University Volunteer Tour Guide

Brock University, St. Catharines ON

2011-2012 School year

Brock Student Athlete IMPACT Program

October 2010-March 2012
Brock University, St. Catharines, ON

Met weekly with other student athletes and Niagara Regional Police at local high schools to help reach out to atrisk youth

Helped to design both physical and team building activities for the children, focusing on motivating them for
success
References Available upon Your Request