Michael Nicholas
D.O.B: November 12, 1982
EXPERIENCE
DESTINATION CONSULTANT, GOING THERE; SANTIAGO, CHILE — 2015- PRESENT
I am currently employed on freelance basis by the international relocation company Going
There. My tasks as a Destination Consultant, on behalf of my assignees, include: Home search,
school search, bank account set up, acquisition of a driver’s licence, the contracting of services such as internet and cell phone, as well as general support, advice and settling in services for expats who have been transferred to Chile.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, LOYALMARK CHILE; SANTIAGO, CHILE —-
My initial responsibilities included the recruitment of a small sales team, the creation of a database of potential clients in Chile, overseeing the translation of promotional materials, presentations and manuals from English into Spanish. I was tasked with delegating call assignments to
the sales executive, as well as the writing of proposals and attending meetings according to
my availability, as well as periodically reporting progress to the head office of Loyalmark
ADMINISTRATOR/PROJECT MANAGER, CONSTRUCTORA NICHOLAS/NII; SANTIAGO,
CHILE —-
In my capacity as administrator and project manager for both companies (which I formed on
my own) I was responsible for and oversaw the registration of the companies, purchasing of
property, contracting of staff, approval of projects, application for applicable permits, creation
of proposals and budgets for jobs, day to day operations on- site as well as the delegation of
tasks. Furthermore, in the case of NII, I participated in the process of the selling of the completed property to it’s current owner.
POLICE CONSTABLE, TORONTO POLICE SERVICE, TORONTO, ON. CANADA —-
During my time with the Toronto Police Service, I was active in regular activities of uniformed
policing, based on the community policing model. I was tasked with general patrol duties, response to emergency calls, frontline investigation of crimes as well as subsequent reports
based on those investigations. Being involved in community based policing, heavy emphasis
was placed on interaction with the public in order to build positive relationships with the community we served.
BY-LAW INSPECTION OFFICER, CITY OF VAUGHAN, VAUGHAN, ON. CANADA —-
My duties with the City of Vaughan involved the enforcement of compliance with city by-laws,
involving public property, interacting with complainants and investigation and resolution of
complaints.
EDUCATION
Ontario Police College, Aylmer ON. Canada - Basic Constable Training Course - 2007
Seneca College, King City ON. Canada - Diploma in Police Foundations -
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High school, Maple ON. Canada - High school Diploma -
SKILLS
Through my years of work experience, both in the private and public sectors, I have developed
a strong work ethic based on a strong sense of responsibility. As detailed above, my labour
history has always involved jobs with a high level of personal interaction with the public. I am
self motivated, able to make decisions or follow instructions as needed. I am a native English
speaker, who is also fluent in in Spanish, both spoken and written. I am also proficient in both
computer and internet use.
REFERRALS
Sam Sorbara - Director of Business Development at Ackroo Inc (formerly Loyalmark LLC)