Brooke McLeod
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented and driven sales manager with chemical technician background well-versed in qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques. Demonstrated knowledge of scientific principles and metallurgy. Strong background in collecting and analyzing quality measures and making recommendations for process and quality improvements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Manager
Smart Safety & Health Distribution Inc.
04.2023 - Current
- Extensive product knowledge on residential water and air purification
- Design and implement strategic sales plans to expand company's customer base and ensure long-lasting presence and growth
- Recruits, sets objectives, coach and monitor sales performance of representatives
- Builds and promotes long-lasting customer relationships to ensure their needs are met and exceeded
- Provides continuous education through workshops, advanced training and home shows
- Proven ability to drive the sales process from presentation to close.
Laboratory Technologist
Natural Resources Canada, CanmetMINING
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted in critical minerals R&D program
- Conducted sample preparation, flotation, magnetic separation, gravity separation and other tests to support mineral processing
- Implemented health and safety protocols
- Performed mass balance in Excel
- Prepared samples for processing and assaying
- Maintained and documented data from experiments and tests
- Operated XRF, Microtrac, High Intensity Magnetic Separator, pressure filters, and grinding mills
- Lead technologist in procurement
- Completed daily safety checks of laboratory and corrections if necessary
- Health and Safety Officer.
Laboratory Analyst
Testmark Laboratories Ltd.
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Conducted routine quantitative and qualitative analytical analyses and procedures and set up appropriate laboratory equipment and apparatus
- Analyzed environmental, mining and municipal water samples for toxicology, microbiology, cyanide, BOD, pH/conductivity, TSS
- Followed and adhered to written procedures, standards and regulations
- Prepared stock and intermediate solutions, reagents and cultures
- Interpreted, analyzed and calculated analytical data to LIMS, flagging and investigating outliers
- Maintained accurate records of performed work and results, including data entry and verification.
Technical Assistant
Sudbury INO, XPS
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducts moisture analysis of custom feed samples in accordance to Sudbury INO's SOP
- Fundamental knowledge in mineral processing, smelter operation and environmental awareness
- Screened, crushed and prepared samples for Fire Assay department
- Operated and maintained various laboratory equipment
- Completed daily safety pre-tasks to mitigate any present or potential safety hazards in the workplace
- Performed data entry and verification to maintain quality control and assurance
- Ensured sample management by maintaining accurate records of work and controls
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork in the laboratory
- Provided relief for Transportation Clerk
- Achievement: implemented safety control in laboratory.
Sample Preparation Technician
SGS – Geochemistry
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Crushed, screened, pulverized and packaged geological core samples
- Operated and maintained Boyd crushers and continuous ring mills
- Conducted quality control checks with particle size analysis, recorded results and flagged outliers
- Maintained work area tidy to maintain quality control.
Maintenance/Shutdown Planner Student
Sudbury INO, Strathcona Mill
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Managed and processed work orders through SAP
- Organized and archived past work orders numerically and by date
- Provided administrative duties to electrical/instrumentation, mechanical and maintenance planners
- Conducted a cost and energy saving project, liaised with contract work and presented findings to supervisors
- Participated in planning of shutdown maintenance activities and facilitated meetings.
Laboratory Assistant
Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared stock solutions, gathered supplies, and ensured laboratory equipment is calibrated and ready for use for chemistry laboratory classes
- Ensured glassware, stock solutions, chemicals and supplies were safely and properly stored in their designated area
- Maintained cleanliness and organized laboratory and storage room
- Conducted routine inventory of chemicals and supplies to allow Laboratory Director to order and restock.
Chemist Student
Sudbury INO, XPS
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Prepared smelter, custom feed and mill samples, calibrated and set up appropriate equipment and apparatus to conduct analytical chemistry analyses such as LOI, mercury, sulphur, carbon, density and TSS
- Collected, interpreted and recorded analytical data to LIMS efficiently, ensuring accuracy and precision of control and sample data
- Performed daily safety checks, control checks, calibration procedures, and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Operated, maintained and calibrated analytical instruments such as balances, LECO, atomic absorption spectrophotometer.
Education
Chemical Engineering Technology – Lab & Process Control -
Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology
Sudbury, ON06.2019
Skills
- 5 years experience and knowledge of laboratory procedures
- Regulatory and Safety Compliance
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) & SAP
- Analyzes and interprets analytical data
- Laboratory Assay Analysis
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Chemical Handling
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Instrument Calibration
- Sampling Processes
- Exceptional manual dexterity and coordination
- Strong judgement and reasoning
- Organizes, leads and directs laboratory procedures
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibility
- Sample Management
- Team Oversight
- Sales Process
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Time Management
- Direct Sales
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Exceptional Multitasking Skills
- Closing Techniques
- Persuasive Selling
Certification
- Smelter Common Core
- WHMIS
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
- Radiation Safety
- Red Cross First Aid/CPR
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Yoga Instructor
Certified, 200-Hour Yoga Instructor that provides a balanced and effective yoga and meditation practice for all levels and ages. Demonstrated ability to blend Indigenous teachings with traditional yoga principles.
Timeline
Sales Manager
Smart Safety & Health Distribution Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Laboratory Technologist
Natural Resources Canada, CanmetMINING
08.2022 - 04.2023
Technical Assistant
Sudbury INO, XPS
03.2022 - 08.2022
Laboratory Analyst
Testmark Laboratories Ltd.
12.2019 - 12.2022
Sample Preparation Technician
SGS – Geochemistry
08.2019 - 10.2019
Maintenance/Shutdown Planner Student
Sudbury INO, Strathcona Mill
02.2019 - 08.2019
Laboratory Assistant
Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology
09.2018 - 12.2018
Chemist Student
Sudbury INO, XPS
05.2018 - 08.2018
Chemical Engineering Technology – Lab & Process Control -
Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology
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