Safety/Driver/Clerk at 2G Hauling Ltd. (2011-05 – Present)
- Create safety policies/procedures for a trucking company. Conduct JHAs, FLHAs & safety inspections.
- Perform hot shot deliveries and load securement with a 1-ton truck and 22-foot trailer.
- Communicate with staff, clients & external auditors. Dispatched 15 trucks (first 10 years).
- Use QuickBooks for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting.
Operator & Safety Watch at Clean Harbors (Suncor) (2019-07 – 2023-04)
Operated a Cat Vac truck (2000 hours), water truck, septic truck, steam truck, and hydrovac unit.
- Safety Committee (2 years): Promoted a positive safety culture and supported craft ownership and engagement in the safety program. Reviewed lagging indicators and incident investigation reports, analyzed trends, and worked collaboratively to find solutions to reduce recurring accidents.
- Suncor management used my FLHA as an example of best practices for safety documentation.
- Trained several new Operators on the safe operation of a Cat Vac articulating vacuum truck.
Security Guard at Garda Security (Suncor) (2016-08 – 2019-03)
- Completed FLHA's and vehicle inspection reports. Supported jobsite safety and compliance with site policies, procedures, emergency response plans, evacuation plans, and site driving rules at Suncor Base Plant.
- Safeguarded personnel and assets. Performed access control, CCTV monitoring, site patrols, canine drug patrols, & drug searches. Completed incident reports & access forms. Issued speeding tickets, using radar.
- Drove an ambulance, and dispatch emergency vehicles on site, as required.
- Selected to train multiple new Security Guards, due to patience and excellent interpersonal skills.
Manager at Lloydminster Emergency Care Service (2009-08 – 2013-09)
- Provided oversight, guidance, and support for a family-owned ambulance service with 30 emergency responders. Debriefed and supported staff following serious incidents involving fatalities.
- Developed safety protocols, procedures, and a modified work program. Conducted operational audits to verify compliance with Alberta Health Services and WCB regulations. Coordinated resources.
- Prepared budgets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and grant reporting.
- Negotiated a 3% reduction on WCB premiums due to our accident-free safety record.
- Developed a Heavy Lift Assistance Program to prevent lifting injuries to Paramedics and EMT-As.
- Created an Ambulance Inspection Protocol to ensure all ambulances were inspected prior to every call.
Manager at Westend Mini Storage (2009-08 – 2012-09)
- Managed customer service, marketing, maintenance, housekeeping, snow removal & accounting.
- Performed security patrols and dealt with police to report break-and-enters and thefts.
- Took charge of a family-owned, 130-unit mini-storage complex, following the owner's death, and successfully kept the company operating efficiently, profitably & with high customer satisfaction until it was sold.
Assistant Store Manager at Wal-Mart (1999-08 – 2009-07)
- Managed multiple departments in 2 Wal-Mart stores. Hired, trained, coached, and mentored 15 direct reports. Supported customer service management, employee engagement, performance evaluations, team culture, and issue/complaint resolution. Participated in procurement and inventory management.