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Cory  VanderSanden

Cory VanderSanden

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Enthusiastic individual experienced in analyzing issues on service calls and finding effective solutions. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise building customer relationships. Outstanding diagnostics skills.

Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Wicked Photography
06.2018 - Current

Based in Kitchener Ontario.
Capturing Canada's beautiful wildlife and landscape through hidden back trails, giving a secret look into some of the most incredible sights of southern Ontario
Grabbing the true essence of motorsports, through the eye of the wicked and the excitement of the crowd. We are not just photographers photographing cars racing, but all the memories made at the local tracks we attend capturing the special moments for everyone to look back on years from now.
We are excited to say that in our short time in business we have become the official Photographer for Moparfest, Canada's largest all Mopar car show located in New Hamburg, Ontario and in the beginning of 2019 we were ask to become the official photographers for Ontario Street Outlaws The Fastest Street Cars in Ontario which is a fast growing organization within the racing community.
You also can find some of our published articles in the InsideTrack Magazine. We did 2 spreads in their magazine this year focusing on Ontario Street Outlaws and their involvement in the racing community.
We strive to bring you the best content from our local tracks and promises to keep bringing you the stuff you all love.

Lead Technician

Wellington Dock & Door
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Mentored 3 junior technicians in maintenance, repair and reporting duties.
  • Managed team performance by training, mentoring, and motivating employees.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
  • Extensive knowledge in Rolling Steel & High-speed Rubber doors
  • Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.

Auto Body Repair Technician

Great Canadian Fleet Services
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality
  • Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs
  • Used tools to return individual pieces to correct shapes
  • Assisted with painting and finishing work to return cars to showroom-ready status
  • Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
  • Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
  • Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
  • Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.

Skills

  • Schematic Interpretation
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Setup and Installation
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Attention to Detail
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Welding(SMAW & MIG)
  • Fabrication
  • Rigging

Accomplishments

  • Major Projects Include [30’ x 10’ Hormann Rubber Door, 30' x 20' Cookson Cornell Rolling Steel]
  • Controlled a 20+ installations by leading a team of technicians to set up, install and complete the production of overhead door, rubber doors, rolling steels, sliding gates and fire door installations.

Photography

Based in Kitchener Ontario.
Capturing Canada's beautiful wildlife and landscape through hidden back trails, giving a secret look into some of the most incredible sights of southern Ontario
Grabbing the true essence of motorsports, through the eye of the wicked and the excitement of the crowd. We are not just photographers photographing cars racing, but all the memories made at the local tracks we attend capturing the special moments for everyone to look back on years from now.
We are honoured to say that in our short time in business we have become the official Photographer for Moparfest, Canada's largest all Mopar car show located in New Hamburg, Ontario and in the beginning of 2019 we were ask to become the official photographers for Ontario Street Outlaws The Fastest Street Cars in Ontario which is a fast growing organization within the racing community.
You also can find some of our published articles in the InsideTrack Magazine.

We did 2 spreads in their magazine in 2019  focusing on Ontario Street Outlaws and their involvement in the racing community.
We strive to bring you the best content from our local tracks and promises to keep bringing you the stuff you all love.... Thanks Wick3d

 


Work Availability

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Quote

It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot

Timeline

Lead Technician

Wellington Dock & Door
08.2021 - 05.2023

Auto Body Repair Technician

Great Canadian Fleet Services
05.2019 - 08.2021

Owner/Operator

Wicked Photography
06.2018 - Current
Cory VanderSanden