Webmaster - Graphic Artist – Researcher at Gananoque Police Service – Office of the Chief of Police (2008-01 – 2012-08)
- Received letter of commendation from Chief Liu for re-designing the Gananoque Police Service Crest
- Received letter of commendation from Gananoque Police Services Board for creating the Gananoque Police Website and making it user friendly for all ages
- Received letter of commendation from Chief Liu for being responsive to staff needs and helping them with research, layouts for proposals, projects and helping to lift staff morale
- Complete redesign and re-launch of the Gananoque Police Service Website ensuring all stakeholders were represented with information that works (over 31 000 visits to date) and turning people's ideas and input into reality
- Created new Police ID cards with security features & arranged for the secure printing
- Creation and updating of numerous police forms both paper and electronic format
- Creation of custom graphics for the website and printed promotional/service materials
- Created all new business stationary and pull up displays for promotional use at events
- Created Youth In Policing Initiative, sub website, golf shirts & ID's
- Assisted Chief Liu with final preparation of the Gananoque Police Service Business Plan
- Wrote policy for using Gananoque Police Service Logo and approved by Chief Liu
- Advise Chief Liu on the layout for reports, proposals, corporate branding, public image and safety awareness campaigns
- Custom designed power point templates and presentations
- Enhance crime scene photos from surveillance cameras to increase clarity to gain more information
- Use my skills and years of experience as an award winning crime prevention specialist to constantly research new and innovative crime prevention methods that work while addressing the concerns of all stakeholders and providing strategic advice and assistance to Chief Liu to meet the goals he has prioritized
- Chief Liu also had me research special projects for his office
Bus Operator at City of Ottawa (2004-08 – 2026-02)
- Numerous commendations for providing excellence in customer service
- Completed and received City of Ottawa - Bus Operators Course
- Completed and received certificate for Pro-In-Motion Training
- Completed and received certificate for Smart Drive
- Occupational Health & Safety Training / WHMIS
- Defensive / Winter Driving Course
- Emergency equipment use and deployment
- Provide safe, efficient & on-time transportation for a large multicultural population and disabled persons who rely on transit
- Circle check of vehicle prior to leaving property and during the course of my shift to ensure safety & reporting of minor and major safety defects
- Use my multi tasking skills to operate 40 foot single and double decker buses 60 foot articulated buses while keeping on schedule, while answering passenger inquiries, calling stops, operating two-way radio, collecting fares and navigating through dense downtown traffic, solving problems
- Sometimes have to deal with fare disputes, difficult or unruly passengers and behavior
- Mentoring of new Bus Operators by them driving my route using 40 foot and 60 foot articulated buses while I provide direction, advice, or render any assistance they require to help new drivers improve their skills
Shop Steward at ATU Local 279 (2020-01 – Present)
- Provide help and advice to members of the union in regards to the Collective Agreement, Health & Safety and Human Rights
Parliamentary Chauffeur at Office of Hon. Bill Graham
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Parliamentary Chauffeur at Office of Hon. David Dingwall
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Parliamentary Chauffeur at Office of Rt. Hon. Herb Gray
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Parliamentary Chauffeur at Office of Rt. Hon. John Turner
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Disc Jockey - Website Designer at Sounds Great Musical Services (2002-01 – 2019-01)
- Received numerous thank you letters from customers for providing great entertainment
- Received letter from Bob Freeman thanking me for helping to increase his business by 26% by using the internet and commenting how customers find the website very easy to use and navigate
- Created website, complete with new graphics
- 23 years experience as a DJ and Master of Ceremonies
- Highly sought after by hotels, banquet facilities, wedding planners for my knowledge, ability to read the crowd, keep the dance floor full and my friendly disposition and sense of humour
- Train, evaluate and mentor DJ's
- Created brochures and promotional items to give to customers and staff
President at 1252173 Ontario Inc. (o/a MCDJ'S & MC Limousines & Sedan Service) (1990-03 – 2000-07)
MCDJS
- Founded business in 1990
- Successfully negotiated contracts as service provider to numerous banquet facilities
- Designed, built and installed sound & lighting systems for bars and nightclubs
- First DJ Service in Ottawa with website which I designed
- Managed budget of $82,000
- Sales of $20 000 in 1990 to $309 000 in 1999
- Sought after Master of Ceremonies for many functions
- Identified needs & priorities for clients and banquet facilities
- Trained, Supervised & Lead a Staff of 16
- Detailed record keeping of customer information and accounts
- Repairing equipment, preventative maintenance
- Provided emergency services to customers
- Encouraged and empowered employees to take control of their work
Owner/Operator at MC Limousines & Sedan Services (1994 – 1999)
- Founded company in 1994 with one limousine
- Sales in 1994 of $-5200 to $300,000 in 1999
- Worked with Transport Canada and Ministry of Transportation to standardize limo safety standards and protocols
- The sole service provider to the Ottawa Senators, Corel Centre, NHL, NHLPA, Senate of Canada, BMG Music (Britney Spears, BackStreet Boys, NSYNC), Carleton University (Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi, Paul Shaffer, Blues Brothers Band), RCMP, Ottawa Police, Ottawa Police Association, Canadian Police Association, numerous international artists, musicians, captains of industry & finance
- Recruited the right people with the right attitude & utilized serving & retired police officers, firefighters and paramedics
- Only limousine service in Ottawa to qualify for listing in POLLSTAR (trade magazine covering the worldwide concert industry)
- First limousine service in Ottawa with website and on-line booking which I designed
- Created solid working relationships with customers by recognizing their needs and understanding the need for confidentiality and looking after all the details
- Developed and maintained professional working relationship with federal, provincial and municipal governments and agencies as well as the convention, travel and hospitality industry
- Trained over 70 Chauffeurs to provide a Parliamentary level of service
- Organized large convention transportations of 600 persons from Canada to the USA and back to Canada and many large local convention moves
- Consultant to convention planners in Ottawa, Toronto & Montreal
- Writer for Limousine Canada
- Maintained and motivated a staff of 40 part-time drivers
- Oversaw all vehicle maintenance
- Researched, analyzed and indentified trends in the limousine industry
- Designed & modified mini vans for executive use
- Encouraged & empowered Chauffeurs to take control of the work
- Created custom booking software that included a customer bio
Jail Guard at Ontario Provincial Police - Ottawa Detachment (1991-06 – 1995-06)
- Training for Guarding Prisoners
- Often commended by Officers and Sergeants for excellent detailed reporting
