PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Day & Ross Inc. September 2014 – Present
Driver Trainer
Conduct pre- employment Road Test
Present a 2 day Orientation to all new drivers within the company
Train all drivers on Pre-trip inspections and proper air brake inspection
Help out with any drive safety or training that is required
Lowe’s Canada March 2013 – September 2014
Safety and Training Manager
Regional Power Equipment Trainer for Canada
Train team member to become trainer on powered equipment
Train team members on power equipment to become operators
Write training programs (power point, rules and regulation, policies)
Write new procedures for Lowe’s power equipment (Standard Operating Procedures)
Warehouse inspections (racking, fire exits, storage, general house cleaning, ect.)
KRTS Transportation Specialist Oct 23,2012 – Jan 22,2013
Professional Commercial Motor Vehicle Instructor
Heavy Equipment Trainer
Driver Education / Training / Instructor (AZ/DZ/F)
Train on forklifts, backhoe, bobcats, front end loaders
Travelers Transportation Services May 22 2012 – Oct 5,2012
Driver Trainer Coordinator
Safety Manager (Stoney Creek Branch)
Recruiting
Monitoring hours of service, Drug and alcohol program (screening)
Coordinate driver reviews (road tests)
Write drivers training program and drivers manual and train drivers
Actively investigating accidents ensuring proper measures are taken to coordinate safety requirements and follow up procedures are adhered to
Arrange, expand, execute and evaluate personnel and labour relation strategies including policies, programs
Prepare training and occupation development
United Rentals (purchased Venetor Equipment Rentals Inc.) April 15, 2011 – May 18, 2012
Venetor Equipment Rentals Inc. April 2008 – April 15, 2011
Certified Master Trainer
Certified Train the Trainer (Master Trainer) in Aerial Work Platform, Industrial Forklifts and Tele-handler Forklifts
Instructor in W.H.M.I.S and Fall Protection
Certified Fire Awareness and Fire Extinguisher Trainer
In class instructions (includes the O.H.S.A / C.S.A (ANSI) regulations) and Hands on instructions
Driver Evaluations and Education/Training
Metro Truck Driving School May 2007- April 2008
ABZ Driving Instructor
Driver Education / Training / Instructor
Teaching people how to safely drive an AZ truck for them to pass the ministry road exam
Circle Check Instructor
C.W. Henderson Distribution August 2005 – December 2006
Safety and Compliance Supervisor / Fleet Trainer
Representing drivers in court
Entering and monitoring hours of service
Coordinate driver reviews (road tests)
Write drivers training program and drivers manual and train drivers
Responsible for hiring new drivers/ recruiting
Actively investigating accidents ensuring proper measures are taken to coordinate safety requirements and follow up procedures are adhered to
Arrange, expand, execute and evaluate personnel and labour relation strategies including policies, programs
Prepare training and occupation development
Wm. Patchet Trucking Inc. August 2004 –August 2005
Shunt Driver / Truck Driver
Delivered materials in Ontario and Michigan
Shunted trailers in and out of shipping and receiving doors
Challenger Motor Freight May 2002 –August 2004
Driver Representative/Driver Trainer (In Cab Coach)
Transportation of material in Canada and USA
Tracked and reconciliation of mileage and expenses
Customs and border crossing experience
Shunting at Glasgow Street Warehouse
Customer contact and support for any transportation issues
Training new drivers (in cab coach)
EDUCATION
Georgetown District High School
Secondary School Graduation Diploma
Seneca College
Fire-Prevention Technology Course
Sheridan College
Purchasing course
CDI College of Business and Technology
Network Internet Support Specialist (MS Windows 2000) diploma
Mohawk College
Adult Learning Course
Halton Board of Education
Introduction to computers for business use
Almena Keyboarding
TRAINING
Joint Health and Safety Committee Certified
Ontario Emergency Management – Exercise Program introduction
Ontario Emergency Management – Accessible Customer Service for Emergency Responders
Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 steps (Ontario Government Program)
Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 steps (Ontario Government Program)
Building Relationships Basics
Dimensions of Leadership
Conflict Resolutions Basics
Canada Diversity & Inclusion Awareness
Revised Hazard Communication Standards and the Global Harmonized System
How May I Help You (Retail Sales Course)
Situational Leadership II (Part 1, Part 2 and Overview)
Leadership: How we think, Act and Lead
CSA – is your Occupational Health and Safety Training program up to Standard
360 degrees Hazard Awareness Course
Injury and Illness Prevention Course
United for Safety Course
Introduction to Sustainable Growth Course
Code of Business Conduct Course
Train the Trainer Fire Awareness and Fire Extinguisher Certification
Basic Emergency Management Training
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
CVOR – Facility Audit Overview Course
Hours of Work Instructor’s Course
School Bus Commercial Driver Improvement Course
Train-The-Trainer Course (O.S.G)
Safe operation of a Lift truck Train-The-Trainer (O.S.G)
Working at Heights-Fall Protection Train-The-Trainer (O.S.G)
Teupen USA Operator training “Train the Trainer”
Skyjack Registered Instructor training Program – Scissor and Boom Lifts
JLG Train The Trainer Instructor Course (USA)
Certified Master Trainer in aerial work platform, counterbalance and telescopic forklifts
Certified Trainer in Transportation of Dangerous Goods (OSG)
Trained in Michigan for Tractor-Trailer Skid school (Defensive driving)
Trip Inspections and Defensive Driving Course
Air Brake Adjustment Certified
KEY SKILLS
Safe Driving Awards
Partner in Safety with the Ontario Safety League
Youth Appreciation Award
Valid ABZ Drivers License
Clean Drivers and CVOR Abstracts
Driver Trainer -Tractor trailer (ABZ)
Microsoft Office Series knowledge
Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, and Rescue (Halton Hills Fire Department, Part-Time Fire Fighter 1991-1997)