Colin Kelly
Norton
Summary
Passionate for learning new skills and self improvement, reliable and dependable. Organized, adaptable and always up for a challenge. Work well independently as well as collaboratively among team members. Excellent time management, people and communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
NBCC
09.2023 - Current
- Instructor for WorkSafely and Pumps in industrial mechanics as well as focusing on HSTOP and its development.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors as part of my AEIDP training.
- Focused on learner success by defining clear goals and communicating performance requirements.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Current member of Employee Engagement Committee
Instructor
NBCC
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Instructor for Physics, Blueprint, Fluid Dynamics and Pumps for the industrial mechanic and mechanical technician program
- HSTOP instructor- responsible for communication between high schools involved in the program and NBCC. Provided instruction in areas of safety, rigging and hoisting, blueprint design, hand tools and materials as well as an introduction to plumbing and steam fitting/pipefitting.
- Member of Employee Engagement Committee
Instructor
NBCC
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Plumbing apprenticeship instructor with duties including, but not limited to, instruction on blueprint design and trade mathematics.
- HSTOP instructor- responsible for efficient and accurate communication between high schools involved in the program and NBCC. Provided instruction in areas of safety, rigging and hoisting, blueprint design, hand tools and materials as well as an introduction to plumbing and steam fitting/pipefitting.
- Member of Employee Engagement Committee
Journeyperson Plumber
Gil-Son Construction
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Constructed various piping systems to specifications on a commercial site. Piping systems included heating and cooling as well as potable water piping and drainage.
Plumbing Instructor - Apprenticeship
NBCC Saint John
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Delivered online instruction for both block one and two apprentices. Utilized Microsoft Office and a virtual classroom environment covering trade mathematics and blueprint interpretation. Responsible for conducting an in person review of course material for the entire block 1 and block 2 content.
Plumber
Underhills Plumbing Ltd.
12.2017 - 03.2021
- Designed and assembled plumbing systems including hydronic heating, large multi unit projects as well as small renovations and service.
Apprentice Plumber
E.T Mechanical
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Duties included renovations, service and sales as well as NB Power Water heater service technician.
Journeyperson Cook
Civeo
07.2011 - 08.2016
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic. Responsible for ordering and managing an inventory of $250,000 per week. Menu development and production supervision in a remote work environment.
Education
Plumbing Pre-employment
NBCC
Saint John, NB06.2017
Cook Apprenticeship
NBCC
Fredericton, NB03.2004
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word - Teams
- Adept at problem solving and troubleshooting
- Responsible
- Reliable
- Dependable
- Excellent communicator
- Organized
- Exceptional people skills
Accomplishments
- Bronze medalist - 2019 National Skills competition - Plumbing
- Recipient of the Student Leadership Award - NBCC Saint John - 2017
- Nominated for Valedictorian - NBCC Saint John 2017 Graduation
- Co-Chair Indigenous Awareness Committee 2012-2016
- Chief Shop Steward Wapasu Creek Lodge UFCW Local 401, 2014-2016
- Shop Steward CUPE Local 1190, 2009-2011
- Wrote lyrics and performed vocals on an album released in 2020
Interests
- Volunteering - Environmental clean up, Indigenous concerns, food drives, SPCA, coaching youth soccer
- Music/Performing Arts - Guitar, drums and singing, public speaking, stand up comedy
- Learning - Acquisition of knowledge and skills is a passion
Timeline
Instructor
NBCC
09.2023 - Current
Instructor
NBCC
09.2022 - 08.2023
Instructor
NBCC
09.2021 - 06.2022
Journeyperson Plumber
Gil-Son Construction
06.2021 - 08.2021
Plumbing Instructor - Apprenticeship
NBCC Saint John
03.2021 - 04.2021
Plumber
Underhills Plumbing Ltd.
12.2017 - 03.2021
Apprentice Plumber
E.T Mechanical
06.2017 - 12.2017
Journeyperson Cook
Civeo
07.2011 - 08.2016
Plumbing Pre-employment
NBCC
Cook Apprenticeship
NBCC
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