Hello my name is Bernie Cyr,
Are looking for someone who has the drive and desire to work on
projects to a high level of excellence? I am currently looking for
contract, part time or full time employment opportunities
My strength is in my hands on management and technical
experience in the IT industry since 1990 combined with my unique
outlook and creativity with my lifestyle hobbies.
I am a CSPA Skydive instructor, PADI Scuba Instructor, EFR
First Aid Instructor, and competitive Ballroom and Latin dancer
that will bring a wealth of unique experience into your
organization!
Please review my resume and contact my references, you will
determine that I am very driven to succeed. I am comfortable
working in most positions, adaptable to many situations.
Please call me at 780-***-**** or by email to abpkye@r.postjobfree.com to
discuss any opportunities and set up a time for an interview.
Sincerely,
Bernie Cyr
Resume of Bernie Cyr
Cell: 780-***-**** Email: abpkye@r.postjobfree.com Websites: www.bcyr.ca
www.adventureliving.ca
Experience IT Consultant, Buckler Microelectronics / Self employed 2009-2011
Contracted services with several corporate companies for support with MS Server 2008, Exchange 2007,
BPS Blackberry / I-Phone / Android, Retrospect 7.7, Viper enterprise, Custom 4th dimension database
projects, and daily computer IT support.
Self Employment: SCUBA Instructor, Skydive Instructor, Glamour Photographer 2001-2011
Under the banner name of Adventure Living I currently fit in as requested (mainly weekends, evenings)
various courses and events including open water SCUBA certifications at NAIT through Ocean Sports,
Advanced courses and SCUBA specialities, First Jump courses summer weekends at Edmonton Skydive,
Emergency First Response First Aid courses.
Support Manager 2005-08, Support Developer 2008-09 Jonoke Software 2005 2009
Support manager for clients in the Medical field across Canada
Liaison between clinic managers / Doctors and project development
Troubleshooting and program development in 4D programming language
Owner/Manager, Edmonton Skydive Centre 1998 2007
Sold this successful business for profit in 2007 (I still continue to be a senior instructor till 2010)
Software author /program developer of J-Jump ESC Manifest software.
Manager, London Drugs 1994 2005
Complete retail operations of a $2m+ Sales Operation
Interviewing and staff selection, training and development of 8+ regular staff members
Scheduling, payroll control, General merchandising and inventory within benchmarks
Award of Excellence 1995, 178% sales increase 1996
Employee of the year Computer Division 1996, Rookie Manager of the year 1997
Trained 3 of my assistants managers until directly promoted to Manager
Resident Manager, Ravine View Management 1996 2001
Management of 17 Suite Southside Apartment Complex
Screening and selection of suitable tenants
Collection of rent, record keeping and reporting
Evictions and legal proceedings (including successful court judgments)
General repair and maintenance of building, ensuring tenants security and safety
Market Researcher, Market Research Services 1992 1994
Secretary for the Professional Market Research Society of Alberta
Onsite and telephone research for contracting companies: Lloyd
Sadd and Anthony, Earnst and Young, RIS Christie, Research House.
Telephone interviewing & focus groups
Compiling and reporting for statistical analysis.
Computer & Management Consulting, Self employment 1990 1994
Computer hardware and software troubleshooting
AdventureNet and AdventureNet BBS International Computer Network
Management Consulting for Fashion Image Photography
Technical Services contracted by Ideal Printer Products
Operations Manager, TransTech Courier 1989 1991
Dispatch office, Freight & cargo operations.
Education NAIT Business Management Certification Program 1992
NAIT Transportation of Dangerous Good Instructor 1991
Alberta Public Safety Service Certified TDG instructor 1991- 1996)
U of A Management of the Sales Force 1998
Transport Canada UL Pilot Permit 1999
Toastmasters Public Speaking ATM-S Designation 1995 2004
A+ Certified, Network+ Certified Comptia 2000
3M NCCP Coach 1 Certified 2001
CSPA Instructor A Certified 2002, Certified Instructor B 2003, Rigger A 2004
PADI Rescue Diver, Divemaster 2008
PADI Scuba Instructor 2009, Speciality Instructor, Master Scuba Diver Trainer 2011
St Johns Ambulance Emergency Medical and Level C CPR 1997, 2003, 2008, 2010
EFR First Aid Instructor, Including CPR, AED, and Care for Children Renewed 2011
Other Self improvement books & Courses including:
Zig Zigglar Secrets of Success, See You At The Top, Interpersonal Conflict Management, Value Based
Leadership, Stress Management, Donald Coopers Human Marketing, LD Level 1 and Level 2 Management
training, One Minute Manager, Selling More No Matter What, Brian Tracey s Time Management, Supervise
your way to success, Galileo Training
Interests & My personal Mission statement is to live life as an Adventure and to live life without any regrets. I live a
Personal balanced life between my love and interests in computers and my personal life which include competitive
ballroom and Latin dancing, Scuba and Skydive instruction.
Achievements
Skydiving: Canadian record holder Largest Canopy Formation, Sport Accuracy
Scuba Instructor: Instructor Open Water (Ocean Sports)
Dancing: Nevada Star Ball, Las Vegas 2008 Top male bronze
Glamour Photography: (Adventure Living)
Past Professional market research society of Alberta: Secretary 1993
Affiliations London Bridge Toastmasters Secretary 1996
Golden Mountain Toastmasters Vice president 1997
CU@Noon Toastmaster Club 2002
References Tom Buckler 780-***-**** abpkye@r.postjobfree.com (Buckler MicroElectronics)
Al Christou 780-***-**** abpkye@r.postjobfree.com (Edmonton Skydive Centre)
Megan Plemel 780-***-**** abpkye@r.postjobfree.com (Ocean Sports)
Human Resources 1-604-***-**** (London Drugs)
Mike Payne 250-***-**** abpkye@r.postjobfree.com (Business Partner Edmonton Skydive Centre)
Arnold Dressler LD Store Manager 481-8007 (Personal Reference)
Dave McLeod 469-1870 (Ravine Management)
Lisa Thompson-Dobo 454-1821 (Market Research Services)
Dave Truffen 448-1837 (Ideal Printer Products / Printer World)
Dan Hodson 496-9580 (TransTech)
Edmonton Police Security Clearance Detail 2000