Andrew Dean
Welland,ON
Summary
Analytical Urban Planning student currently completing final term as of April 4th, 2024. Skilled in reviewing and adjusting plans and diagrams. Excellent proficiency in AutoCAD, ARCGis, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and a variety of 3D modelling software . Ready to apply advanced knowledge of zoning requirements and land use planning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Blackhold Studios
10.2020 - Current
- Duties include management of the business, business plans, 3D design, graphic design, coding, plan and map design, creative writing, and business documentation creation.
General Manager
JYSK Canada
06.2017 - 09.2020
- Duties included managing the everyday operations of the of the Niagara Falls stores, as well as assisting with regional manager duties for Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Burlington, and Oakville.
- Hiring, training, and mentoring employees
- Ensuring that we reached corporate profit plans while ensuring the stores met all budgetary requirements
- Working with store leadership teams to increase profits, meet federal and provincial mandates, and to expand the business within the country.
Operations Team Leader
Bass Pro Shops
12.2014 - 06.2017
- Duties included managing the day-to-day operation of the Niagara-On-The-Lake location, loss prevention, internal audits, medical response, employee welfare, store integrity, and employee leadership
- Personally responsible for all legal aspects of the firearms program within Canada, as well as all occupational health and safety initiatives, which I wrote, developed, and issued.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing more effective procedures.
By-Law Enforcement Officer
Town of Niagara-On-The-Lake
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Enforced municipal by-laws and regulations related to zoning, property standards, noise, parking, and other relevant ordinances.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and address by-law violations, issuing warnings, citations, and notices of violation as necessary.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies, legal professionals, and community organizations to address complex by-law issues and ensure swift resolution.
- Responded to complaints and inquiries from the public, providing clear and accurate information regarding by-law requirements and procedures.
- Conducted investigations into alleged by-law violations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing comprehensive reports for legal proceedings when required.
- Implemented proactive community outreach initiatives to educate residents and businesses on by-law compliance, fostering a collaborative approach to maintaining community standards.
Security & Emergency Operations
Woodbine Entertainment Group
09.2004 - 01.2013
- Duties include truck patrol of over 70 acres of land, entertainment center patrol and security, dispatch and alarm duties, customer safety and service, cash and employee escorts, and dealing with customer behaviour issues (intoxication, disorderly, trespassing etc..), on various occasions required to work side by side with Toronto & Halton Police Services
- Also on-site Industrial Target Responder (CPR & First Aid C, Defib Cert.), By-law authorized for parking ticket issuing in Greater Toronto Area and Milton Township.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beamsville District Secondary School
Beamsville, ON05.1998
Technical Certificate - A+ Computer Technician
CompTIA
Burlington, ON03.2000
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technologist
Niagara College
Welland, ONDiploma - GIS & Urban Planning
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON04.2024
Skills
- All aspects of computers, Software and Hardware
- Customer Service
- Handcuffing And Use of Force Certified
- Completed Security Guard Training, as per Ministry requirements
- Labor Relations
- Business Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Administration
- Business Planning
- Team Oversight
- Operations Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Service
- Consulting
- Human Resources
- Customer Relations
- Urban Planning
- Spatial Analysis
- AutoCAD Proficiency
- Zoning Regulations
- Demographic Analysis
- Public Speaking
- Site Planning
- Urban Design
- Land Use Analysis
- ArcGIS Expertise
Affiliations
- Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians - Member
Languages
English
References
Prepared List upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Blackhold Studios
10.2020 - Current
General Manager
JYSK Canada
06.2017 - 09.2020
Operations Team Leader
Bass Pro Shops
12.2014 - 06.2017
By-Law Enforcement Officer
Town of Niagara-On-The-Lake
03.2013 - 10.2014
Security & Emergency Operations
Woodbine Entertainment Group
09.2004 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Beamsville District Secondary School
Technical Certificate - A+ Computer Technician
CompTIA
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technologist
Niagara College
Diploma - GIS & Urban Planning
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
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