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Overview
Work History
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Additional Information
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D. Nesbitt

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Floor Manager & PurchasingOwner & General ContractorAssistant General ManagerAdditional Relevant ExperienceCommunity & Crisis Experience

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote
Location: CA
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

63000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Floor Manager & Purchasing

Kingdon Timber Mart
01.2020 - 01.2025
  • Identified and implemented improvements that reduced recurring maintenance demands and lowered ongoing supply costs, e.g. sourcing longer-lasting commercial air filtration systems
  • Point of contact for staff, tradespeople, vendors, and ownership across a busy 85,000 sq. ft. environment
  • Managed purchasing decisions by prioritizing long-term practicality, durability, and frequency of use
  • Handled supplier, facility, and fleet challenges as they surfaced to prevent disruptions across the organization

Owner & General Contractor

Dizzy Dog Installs
01.2003 - 01.2024
  • Operated an independent residential and commercial general contracting business, specializing in security and safety
  • Responded directly to service calls and on-site issues without relying on subcontractors or third party support
  • Created a scheduling and routing system that kept projects moving on time across active job sites
  • Quoted and sourced materials with a focus on sustainable business decisions rather than lowest-cost purchasing

Assistant General Manager

Torbram Electric Supply
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Built relationships with industry professionals that supported repeat business and ongoing sales growth
  • Sold plumbing, electrical, and HVAC products across residential, commercial, and property management environments
  • Supported purchasing decisions through quoting, product recommendations, and project take-offs
  • Resolved ordering, availability, and supply issues quickly to keep business moving

Additional Relevant Experience

  • Includes positions in Property Management, Maintenance and Plumbing
  • Completed residential and commercial plumbing repairs, maintenance work, and service calls across a range of occupied and active environments
  • Coordinated maintenance timelines, scheduling, and service work between tenants, property staff, and external providers.
  • Responded to tenant complaints, after-hours calls, and unexpected property issues that required immediate action and practical decision-making
  • Oversaw property upkeep by identifying recurring maintenance needs and ensuring repairs were completed properly and on time

Community & Crisis Experience

  • Includes positions with Brock Mission, Fourcast, Haley House, Mind Works, and Havelock Teach Centre
  • Worked directly with individuals experiencing addiction, mental health challenges, housing instability, and crisis situations across community and residential support environments
  • Became an authority for high-conflict or emotionally escalated situations by remaining calm, approachable, and difficult to provoke under pressure
  • Completed crisis intervention and community support training in de-escalation, communication, and frontline response strategies
  • Supported clients through unpredictable situations that required patience, consistency, and an ability to build rapport quickly in difficult environments

Skills

  • Patron satisfaction
  • Point of sale systems
  • Employee schedule management
  • Department management
  • Complaint resolution
  • Stock management
  • Health and safety
  • Resource allocation
  • Employee management
  • Customer relations
  • Store maintenance
  • Operations management
  • POS systems
  • Conflict resolution
  • Sales development
  • Recruitment and hiring

Additional Information

Well round background covering different fields that all work together, to make me a stronger asset in any position I am in.

From working in

Maintenance

Construction

Security installation

Kitchen installation and sales

Flooring installation and sales

Social work

Wholesale store manager Hardware and Electrical

Timeline

Floor Manager & Purchasing

Kingdon Timber Mart
01.2020 - 01.2025

Owner & General Contractor

Dizzy Dog Installs
01.2003 - 01.2024

Assistant General Manager

Torbram Electric Supply
01.2001 - 01.2004

Community & Crisis Experience

Additional Relevant Experience

D. Nesbitt