Alexander Wortman
Halifax,Nova Scotia
Summary
Experienced Master Corporal Infantryman offering 9+ years of experience with Canadian Army. Solid communication, planning and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding team collaboration and leadership skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Section Commander / Pioneer
Department Of National Defence
07.2014 - Current
- Obtained and enhanced quality benchmarks and objectives by developing and implementing standard practices and control plans.
- Supervised, encouraged and evaluated cross-functional teams by coaching and empowering team members to meet production goals.
- Liaised with manager to discuss adverse trends and identify and resolve production issues.
- Coordinated safety improvement activities and training to promote safety awareness.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify employee strengths and encourage professional development opportunities.
- Oversaw projects, equipment and manpower needs to properly allocate resources and training.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and in tactical planning, equipment maintenance, and weapon use.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Trained new infantry soldiers on standard operating procedures.
- Operated and maintained field communications equipment.
- Disciplined subordinates for rules infractions and poor performance.
- Used modern communication systems to relay orders to squad members.
- Executed directives from command center with necessary timeliness and efficiency.
- Analyzed terrain to identify advantageous positions for operations.
- Monitored and reported enemy activity to command center.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Passed along phone messages and maintained records.
- Monitored frequencies to detect and relay information and requests to the proper levels within the chain of command.
- Managed and optimized contact with other locations and personnel conducting field operations to facilitate open and clear communication.
Dump Truck Driver /Construction Laborer
Bitar Construction
10.2022 - Current
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
- Remained alert and prepared to protect crew against danger.
- Monitored loading of materials to maintain truck load capacity maximums and adhere to roadway load limits.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
- Complied with safety protocols and enforced proper equipment and material usage.
- Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Used heavy duty chainsaws to complete close-quarters work.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Removed debris such as brush and stumps to clear work areas.
- Trained and operated skid steers
Dump Truck Driver
Dexter Construction Company
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained truck logs or time recordings as required by Provencal and company policies and regulations.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Snow Plow Operator
Dexter Construction Company
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Operated snow plow for municipal government to support safe travel for local citizens.
- Logged activities, maintenance issues and hours worked for supervisors.
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Maintained assigned vehicles and equipment in professional working conditions.
- Monitored buildup at specific sites to help supervisors plan snow removal assignments.
- Completed prompt snow removal process during and after weather events.
Sales Associate
HGS Canada
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise online.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Accurately processed currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
- Educated customers on company systems, form completion, and access to services.
- Placed outbound customer service or customer satisfaction calls to follow up on issues.
- Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
- Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
- Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
- Responded to customer calls to answer questions about products and services.
Security Officer
Paladin Security Group
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charles P Allen
200 Innovation Dr, Bedford NS B4B 0G406.2013
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safe Driving
- GPS Mapping
- Laborer Oversight
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Paperwork Processing
- Critical Thinking
- Vehicle Inspections
- Equipment Operation
- Accident Documentation
- Class 3 License
- CB Radio Communication
- Documentation Skills
- Work Logging
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed Class 3 Driver since 2019
- Certified Standard First Aid
- Current on WHMIS
- Multiple leadership and command courses - 2019 to 2023
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory and information tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Collaborated and led a team of 6 in the development of Operation Lenus.
- Collaborated with teams from NS power, multiple arborist companies, and other sub units in Operation Lenus to restore power and accessability to communities in Cape Brenton .
- Documented and resolved disciplinary issues which led to Improvement of the members behavior.
Timeline
Dump Truck Driver /Construction Laborer
Bitar Construction
10.2022 - Current
Dump Truck Driver
Dexter Construction Company
09.2021 - 08.2022
Snow Plow Operator
Dexter Construction Company
11.2019 - 04.2022
Sales Associate
HGS Canada
09.2018 - 05.2019
Security Officer
Paladin Security Group
09.2017 - 04.2018
Section Commander / Pioneer
Department Of National Defence
07.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Charles P Allen
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