Daniel Bradshaw

Highly skilled and safety-conscious Telehandler / Forklift Operator and Production Team Lead with over 15 years of experience managing heavy machinery operations, site logistics, and labor crews for large-scale projects across Ontario. Proven track record of executing complex material handling, reading intricate site plans, and managing budgets up to $200,000. Expert in maintaining strict safety protocols while meeting tight, fast-paced operational deadlines.

Seeking a full-time role utilizing Class 1–7 machinery expertise to drive operational efficiency and workplace safety.

Production Team Lead - Snaphoek Productions Inc. - Toronto, ON

(2011-06)

Safely operate Class 1–7 machinery, including telehandlers and forklifts, to move heavy materials and build structural supports for large-scale events across Ontario.

• Supervise and coordinate on-site labor crews, ensuring strict adherence to project timelines and safety regulations.
• Organize site yards and manage material staging to optimize workflow and anticipate crew needs ahead of schedule.

Production Team Lead - Production Service Industries Inc. - Toronto, ON

(2023-06)

Manage logistics, heavy equipment operation, and load-in/load-out schedules for high-volume projects.

• Interpret site plans accurately to position structural elements and materials safely in dynamic environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot on-site operational challenges efficiently.

Production Manager - A Tribe Called Red Inc. - Toronto, ON

(2015-01 - 2018-01)

• Directed full production, design, and logistics for two comprehensive, cross-Canada tours.
• Successfully managed a production budget of $200,000, ensuring all logistical and equipment needs were met under budget.
• Operated telehandlers and forklifts for setup and teardown, guaranteeing secure and compliant material handling.

Staging Technician - Optex and Staging Services - Toronto, ON

(2007-06 - 2014-09)

• Constructed critical structural support for live events, including scaffold stages and large-scale bleacher seating.
• Unloaded and loaded transport trucks systematically to maintain inventory integrity and prevent workplace hazards.

Diploma - Small Business Management - Georgian College (1998)

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) - Penetanguishene Secondary School (1994)