Research Technologist - InnoTech Alberta (originally ARC Edmonton, Alberta) - Edmonton, Alberta
(2007-01 - 2019-12)
Reservoir Engineering and Geosciences
Technologist - ARC Edmonton, Alberta - Edmonton, Alberta
(1994-01 - 2007-12)
Forest Products Testing Laboratory
- ASTM Testing of panel boards and Imaging Specialist
- Lead Technologists on projects such as Simulating Thawing of Frozen Logs in Heated Pond
- Laser Alignment Study
- X-Ray Density measurement of Panel Boards
Technologist - ARC Edmonton, Alberta - Edmonton, Alberta
(1992-01 - 1993-12)
Land Reclamation & Land Spreading (on a term basis)
Owner/Manager - Family Small Business - Edmonton, Canada
Sales in Franchise Business
- Lead a successful family small business that had over 400k in sales resulting in several awards for top sales achievement in all of Canada for numerous months of the year for twelve years
- Managed a family successful small business while separately being employed full time for twelve productive years
- Initiated successful programs-to sell our franchise products in several different restaurants throughout Edmonton and area; and refurbished store to promote greater dessert sales to attract more foot traffic clients-all had increased the gross revenue by 18-20 percent
- Developed a network with other franchisees and learnt about successful approaches to increasing sales and service while resolving unique issues confronted by owners
Research Technologist - Innotech Alberta
Direct Client Service and Sales - X-Ray Diffraction
- Developed a program to adopt specialized analytical tools and upgrading our capabilities with the goal to increase sales and attract new clients in the industry
- Provided qualitative phase ID of XRD samples to determine types of bulk (whole rock) and clay minerals present
- Completed XRD analysis of Phase ID for corrosion products
- Implemented Rietveld refinement analysis of various phases
- Made formal and informal presentations (and or reports if requested) for clients on an as-needed basis
