JONATHAN SPEZIALI

jonathan.speziali@gmail.com | 647-882-4651 | London, ON

SUMMARY

EXPERIENCE

Hiring and training manager with 3+ years of experience overseeing screening, interviewing, hiring, and training
processes. Professional and approachable throughout all recruiting and retention practices. Proven ability to train
and manage small or large teams, and facilitate positive community growth within the workplace.

STEPPING STONES DIRECTOR

September 2013 November 2014

FAIR HAVENS MINISTRIES (RETREAT & CAMPING CENTRE)

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Responsible for the oversight of the Stepping Stones student staffing program which involved hiring and firing of
staff members, mid and final evaluations, managing staff conflict resolution, facilitating inter-departmental
communication, scheduling, position creation or elimination, and student personal and work development curriculum
creation and implementation

COMMUNITY LIFE DIRECTOR

January 2012 November 2014

FAIR HAVENS MINISTRIES

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Responsible for ensuring student staff (ages 14-25) success during their employment contracts
(~100 students from July-Aug, 12 from Sept-April, 30 from May-June)
Assisted Stepping Stones Director with pre-screening, interviewing (in-person and skype), and hiring of students.
Organized room and board, schedules, and orientation for incoming students.
Responsible for day-to-day disciplinary action, student encouragement, and team morale.
Planned student staff team building activities, competitions, and social events.
Was the on-call leader on-site 24/7 for staff (including medical emergencies and emotional needs).

ASSISTANT OUTDOOR ED DIRECTOR

January 2012 November 2014

FAIR HAVENS MINISTRIES

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Administrative duties included scheduling staff, attending teacher conferences to promote the program, and
curriculum organization and upkeep.
Facilitated group onsite and offsite (canoe) trips which included running programming (canoeing, Rock climbing,
orienteering, etc), hosting meals, and being on call
Responsible for managing 3-15 staff members during group stays.
Assisted in the upkeep and maintenance of facilities and activity areas.

RAMP SECURITY LEAD (CONTRACT)

September 2011 December 2011

SP+ (STANDARD PARKING)

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Responsible for managing a team of 4 ramp personnel, traffic direction during renovation of parking complex, regular
safety and security checks of the building, and addressing customer questions and concerns.

SHIFT MANAGER

September 2007 October 2011

BLOCKBUSTER - ORANGEVILLE

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OTHER
EXPERIENCES

REFERENCES

Managed up to 6 staff members during shifts and ensuring shifts had adequate coverage.
Responsible for shipping and receiving product, closing tills, cash drops, addressing customer complaints, opening
and closing the store, and theft prevention.
Calculated and sent daily sales numbers to Head office and District Representatives.
Assisted in the interview process of new hires.

I spent about 6 months in Australia employed by Blue Gum Lodge to guide Australian students in Outdoor Education. This
experience gave me insight into working with people from other countries and my ability to face new challenges was
heightened.

JAMES HERZOG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CHRIS HOOPER, STORE MANAGER

FAIR HAVENS MINISTRIES

MICHAELS STORES

705-426-7378 (work), 905-478-1154 (home),

jamezog@gmail.com

519-217-5357 (cell)

JOSIAH MAHON, SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS ENGINEER II

CDK GLOBAL

519-282-9599 (work)