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Craig Ashby

DORCHESTER,ONTARIO

Summary

A WELL Accredited Professional and reliable manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing skills in managing and planning construction projects and renovations. Offering a knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Facility Services

London Public Library
London
05.2021 - Current
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Co-chair for Management on JHSC
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
  • Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
  • Developed organizational Asset Management Plan as part of senior leadership team
  • Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
  • Accomplished financial objectives by forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures and preparing annual budgets and four year budget cycle.

Supervisor, Facility Services

London Public Library
London, ON
07.2017 - 05.2021
  • Coached and mentored 11 staff members through constructive feedback to develop long-term career goals.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
  • Realigned workflows with changing business demands by evaluating processes and employee strengths.
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Assisted Manager, Facility Services in coordinating activities, updating team members and managing inquiries for consistent delivery of quality products and services.
  • Handled continuous project monitoring and management, including developing forecasts, tracking expenses and approving payments.

Foreman / Journeyman Electrician

M&M Electric Services Inc.
London, ON
05.2015 - 06.2017
  • Created team member schedules and delegated individual assignments for work crew.
  • Estimated time, employee needs and material costs for projects.
  • Directed all production phases from initial estimate to final quality check and delivery.
  • Delegated duties to each employee based upon their skillset and monitored progress daily.
  • Managed work streams for both routine and special projects simultaneously.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by creating employee schedules, controlling inventory, organizing appointments and executing project compliance procedures.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously

Journeyman Electrician

Rosco Electric
Ingersoll, ON
08.2013 - 04.2015
  • New construction and renovations.
  • Installation of back up generators and solar equipment.
  • Audio and video wiring and installations.
  • Working individually and as part of a team, Troubleshooting electrical issues.
  • Upgrading services.

Apprentice Electrician

Tilco Electric
London, ON
11.2007 - 03.2012
  • Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in all work areas.
  • Resolved issues with existing systems and replaced malfunctioning parts.
  • Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
  • Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified supervisors.

Education

Ontario College Certificate - Electrician - Construction And Maintenance

Fanshawe College
London, ON
03.2013

Interior Decorating

Westervelt College
London, On

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Contract Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Budget Control
  • Time Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Certification

International Well Building Institute - WELL AP - 2024

Worker's Health and Safety Centre - Psychosocial Hazards and Workplace Mental Health - 2022

Worker's Health and Safety Centre - Indoor Air - 2021

OSG - Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification: Part 1 & 2 - 2021 (Recertified 2024)

Seneca College - Human Resources for Facilities Managers - 2021

University of Waterloo - Supervision Certificate - 2020

OSG - AODA Training - 2020

Workers Health & Safety Centre - Supervisor Health & Safety Training eClass - 2019

Government of Ontario - Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps - 2018

Timeline

Manager, Facility Services

London Public Library
05.2021 - Current

Supervisor, Facility Services

London Public Library
07.2017 - 05.2021

Foreman / Journeyman Electrician

M&M Electric Services Inc.
05.2015 - 06.2017

Journeyman Electrician

Rosco Electric
08.2013 - 04.2015

Apprentice Electrician

Tilco Electric
11.2007 - 03.2012

Ontario College Certificate - Electrician - Construction And Maintenance

Fanshawe College

Interior Decorating

Westervelt College

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