My family My Dogs are a big part of my life
D Jeff Nesbitt
Norwood,ON
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Work Preference
Important To Me
Work-life balanceStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCareer advancementTimeline
Floor Manager & Purchasing - Kingdon Timber Mart
06.2020 - Current
Community & Crisis Experience - Teach Centre,Broock Mission Fourcast Addiction
06.2007 - 10.2019
Owner & General Contractor - Dizzy Dog Installs
01.2003 - Current
Assistant General Manager - Torbram Electric Supply
01.2001 - 02.2004
Fenelon Falls Secoundary - High School Diploma,
09.1981 - 06.1985
Trillium College - Socail Service Worker , Social Services
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills
- Schedule management
- Cost control
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Performance improvements
- POS systems
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Department management
- Budget management
- Human resources management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Computer skills
- Store maintenance
- Employee relations
- Positive attitude
Work History
Floor Manager & Purchasing
Kingdon Timber Mart
Lakefield, ON
06.2020 - Current
- 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
- Collaborated with suppliers to streamline procurement processes and reduce lead times.
- Managed store inventory and stock levels to maintain availability of products.
- Performed closing procedures 5 times weekly by balancing cash drawers and reconciling credit card transactions.
- Assisted customers in locating desired products quickly and provided knowledgeable advice on selections when needed.
Owner & General Contractor
Dizzy Dog Installs
Norwood, ON
01.2003 - Current
- 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
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Security camera installation
- Emergency and safety equipment video intercom, emergency buttons, security lighting
Community & Crisis Experience
Teach Centre,Broock Mission Fourcast Addiction
Peterborough, Ont
06.2007 - 10.2019
- 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
- Working with at risk youth, running a day program teaching life skills and getting ready for the real work with community construction projects
- Working in a man homeless shelter
- Housing support worker
- Half way house for men that have aged out of the system and
Assistant General Manager
Torbram Electric Supply
Peterborough, Ont
01.2001 - 02.2004
- Built relationships with industry professionals that supported repeat business and ongoing sales growth
- Sold 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
- Electrical wholesale
- Shipping and receiving
- Counter sales
Summary
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Interests
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Accomplishments
Went back to college at 40, received a diploma in Social Services
Education
High School Diploma -
09.1981 - 06.1985
Socail Service Worker - Social Services
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Software
Technology
Microsoft