Chris Kirk
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Business Development Specialist with a high knowledge of the Calgary and surrounding area construction industry, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. With key skills in client relationship management, and strategic planning with unique scaffold solutions ensuring successful project outcomes and business growth for all members both company and client alike.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Specialist /Project Management
Safe Access Scaffold Ltd
Calgary, Alberta
04.2022 - Current
- Responsible for building strong relationships with key decision makers within client organizations.
- Built relationships with clients, partners, and sub-trades to facilitate successful inter-industry partnerships.
- Collaborated with internal and external teams to develop tailored solutions for clients' needs.
- Analyzed competitor activities in order to understand industry trends and dynamics.
- Served as the lead point of contact for customers under my profile, both existing and new.
- Maintained a database of contacts from prospective clients for future follow-ups. Scale map of the city for target locations and visualizations.
- Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using a strategic and organized approach to providing scaffold solutions.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked with field units to ensure project completion and delivery as per the original estimate.
- Developed the company brand through media advertisements and custom signage on company projects.
Scaffold Supervisor
Safe Access Scaffold Ltd
Calgary, Alberta
03.2018 - 04.2022
- Monitored the performance of scaffolding operations to identify potential problems or areas for improvement.
- Resolved any conflicts between workers or between workers and management staff.
- Managed and supervised scaffolding projects, ensuring safety standards were met.
- Provided guidance to scaffolders in order to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of the job sites and equipment.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved methods or materials selection.
- Assisted in training new personnel on proper installation techniques and safety procedures.
- Developed a safe work environment by enforcing company policies and procedures.
- Ensured that all workers followed safety regulations when erecting or dismantling scaffolds.
- Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
Scaffold Foreman /Journeyman Scaffolder
Skyway Canada
Calgary, Alberta
12.2007 - 03.2018
- Worked with supervisors to develop plans for constructing complex forms or shapes that require special bracing techniques.
- Inspected completed scaffolding installations for conformance to specifications.
- Assembled and erected scaffolding systems for buildings, bridges, towers, and other structures.
- Enforced safety regulations among workers while performing jobsite duties.
- Created detailed reports documenting any accidents or incidents involving scaffolds or personnel.
- Crew leader on various commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
- Shift supervisor for multiple gas plant turnarounds, hospital maintenance.
Education
Bishop O Byrne
Calgary, AB06-2004
Skills
- Generating new business opportunities
- Client acquisition
- Streamlining operations
- Proposal writing
- Pricing strategy
- Relationship management
- Key account management
- Product knowledge
Affiliations
- Enjoy live music, sporting events,
- Kindness, friends, and family.
- Enjoy sharing meals, drinks, and stories with friends and strangers alike.
- Dog owner with a passion for animals.
Timeline
Business Development Specialist /Project Management
Safe Access Scaffold Ltd
04.2022 - Current
Scaffold Supervisor
Safe Access Scaffold Ltd
03.2018 - 04.2022
Scaffold Foreman /Journeyman Scaffolder
Skyway Canada
12.2007 - 03.2018
Bishop O Byrne
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