Nelson Haas
Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0Y6
403-***-**** email: *********@*****.***
Objective:
To bring my business experience and technical training to a new and challenging supervisory/training role
Highlights of Qualifications:
Twenty-five plus years, experience supervising, training and mentoring employees and students
Thorough and persistent problem solver
Alberta Vehicle Inspection Technician Licence (2024 exp.)
Class 1 Drivers Licence (2021 exp.)
Forklift Operator Certificate (2020 exp.)
Automotive Technician Certificate-Inter provincial stamp
Heavy Duty Equipment Trade Certificate-Inter provincial stamp
Certified Instructor for Refrigeration Handling Certificate
Basic Welding Certificate
Experience:
Medicine Hat College Medicine Hat, AB
Vocational Training Instructor 2008 to 2020
Taught vocational training to college students in the Automotive Service Technician and Heavy Equipment Repair programs
Coordinated the program through the start-up process
Organized program of practical instruction, including the demonstration of skills required for both trades
Lectured on theory, practical techniques and terminology.
Was instrumental in bringing the first ever Instructors conference to the college in 2015
Planned and supervised the work of students, individually and in small groups, in shop setting.
Trained and guided learning for significant improvements in their productivity.
Tested and evaluated achievement of student in technical knowledge and trade skills.
Delivered the curriculum in a student-centred format
Placed students in job training
Adapted teaching for students with disabilities and differing cultural and learning needs
Worked cooperatively with a team of 10-15 professional instructors and support staff
Successfully handled new curriculum changes and built a number of training aids to facilitate learning
Dunlop Sterling Western Star Medicine Hat, AB
Service Manager 2005 to 2008
Managed and mentored a team of ten technicians and apprentices
Working manager: shoulder to shoulder with techs doing daily repairs
Coordinated shop jobs and assigned work
Maintained a high quality of service and a positive reputation in the community that brought in new clientele
Hranco Industries Medicine Hat, AB
Shop Foreman 2003 to 2005
Supervised a team of ten mechanics and welders
Handled customer inquiries
Performed all mechanical repairs
Education:
Medicine Hat High School Medicine Hat, AB
High School Diploma
Community/Volunteer Work:
MS Society fundraising
Redcliff Curling Club
References: Available upon request