Brett Martens
Airdrie,Alberta
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fence Builder
Self-employed
Calgary, AB
04.2020 - Current
- Used hand tools to create beautiful final products.
- Hand dug holes to position fences correctly.
- Inspected fences for adjustments, gaps and poor materials used to ensure final product quality.
- Discussed fencing needs with customers and estimated and quoted prices.
- Built custom gates, with overhead braces to ensure gate stability and cosmetic appeal.
Ranch Hand
Gang Ranch
Williams Lake, BC
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Mended fences in disrepair to prevent livestock from wandering off.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Branded and tagged livestock for proper identification and security when lost and stolen.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Used cattle Dogs to help control Cattle movement.
- Rode all day, searching for, and moving large amounts of cattle to new water sources on a large piece of land.
Ranch Hand
Soderglens
Airdrie, AB
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Checked Cattle daily to ensure feed rations are proper, sick and injured cattle are treated appropriately.
- Cleaned pens using heavy equipment such as Loaders and skid steers.
- Fed Cattle on weekends.
- Checked cattle in pastures via Horseback or ATV.
- Processed, branded, implanted and tagged new cattle coming.
- Operated grain cart during farming season, as well as baling hay.
Infantry Solider
Canadian Forces
Calgary, AB
04.2008 - 08.2017
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Coached and mentored new recruits for motivated, high-performing teams.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Risk-assessed environments and implemented appropriate security measures.
- Relayed crucial information and coordinated operations using radio communications equipment.
- Navigated terrain in hostile and non-hostile conditions, achieving positive outcomes.
- Led platoons in high-pressure combat scenarios with successful outcomes.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
Fitness Consultant
World Health Club
Calgary, AB
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Supported individual journeys with one-on-one instruction to supplement group lessons for participants needing extra guidance.
- Invited guests to the gym for a tour, followed by a detailed explanation of what the gym had to offer, and proceeded the final sale.
- Checked in on customers to ensure they are enjoying our services, as well as making sure they are coming to the gym to better their health.
- Took new members through a machine circuit, to introduce them to the machines, and a well tuned full body workout.
- Walks around the gym to make sure the gym was clean, and if customers needed any assistance.
Server
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Edmonton, AB
03.2011 - 04.2013
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with a computer system to add food orders and beverages, as well as print out the customers bill.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Spent a year opening the Restaurant, making sure everything was set up and ready to go for the opening crew.
- Spent a year doing closing duties.
Education
GED -
St. Martin De Porres High School
Airdrie, ABSkills
- [Software] Skills
- Project Management
- Job Planning
- Deadline Management
Languages
English
Certification
- Security Guard Training - Sept / Oct 2023
- Security Guard License - Nov 2023
Timeline
Fence Builder
Self-employed
04.2020 - Current
Ranch Hand
Gang Ranch
05.2019 - 10.2019
Ranch Hand
Soderglens
02.2017 - 04.2019
Fitness Consultant
World Health Club
01.2015 - 01.2017
Server
Earls Kitchen + Bar
03.2011 - 04.2013
Infantry Solider
Canadian Forces
04.2008 - 08.2017
GED -
St. Martin De Porres High School