Ian Ponsford

Ian Ponsford

1078 Shelby-Ann Avenue, Nanaimo BC

E-mail SuperIanMechanic@Hotmail.com

Hello My name is Ian Ponsford and thank you for your consideration.

I am a former Mechanic / Vehicle technician / and Trades Instructor with the Department of National Defence.

I was tasked with the role of senior vehicle mechanic and work section supervisor. I was responsibe for the safe development and training of new technicians , the planning , the organizing , and the distribution of daily work tasks.

It was my responsibility to organize our daily morning safety meetings and work goals. I would speak with the technicians, confirm diagnosis and repair procedures, it as my responsibilty also to coordinate with the Parts department , Order replacement parts and ensure all work was completed safely and accurately.

I was also the Occupational Safety and Health Representative , Maintaing a level 1 emergecy First aid with CPR and AED, plus WHMIS and The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification .

I am confident with mentoring, motivating and delegating. I am experienced with conflict resolution and workplace violence prevention . I am responsible and experienced with maintaining strict deadlines and schedules , while following and maintaining standard operating procedures and company directives.

"My goal is to find a position within your organization where my skills and experience can be used to strengthen the success of the department while maintaing a true team work environment ."

Experienced in mechanical repair and diagnosois

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

§ Red Seal Automotive Mechanic

§ Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic

§ Red Seal Commercial Transport mechanic

§ Commercial Vehicle Inspector - Alberta / BC

§ Experienced Supervisor and Shop manager

§ Experienced Shipper and Receiver with current Dangerous Goods

§ Emergency First Aid and OFA level ! / CPR / AED

§ Class 5 Drivers License

§ Experienced Warehouse Partsman with E-cataloge / Ordering / Stock and LPO system

§ WHMIS certified

EDUCATION

Completed both Entry level trades training and automotive apprenticeship at BCIT with a 94% Academic Standing . Completed Heavy Duty and Commercial Transport certification at NAIT

Completed Provincial Instructors Diploma Program 3100, 3210, 3220,3230,3250,3260 at Vancouver Community College with 92% Academic Standing