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D Jeff Nesbitt

D Jeff Nesbitt

Norwood,ON
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

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Important To Me

Work-life balanceStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCareer advancement

Timeline

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

My family My Dogs are a big part of my life

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 -

Fenelon Falls Secoundary , Fenelon Falls
09.1981 - 06.1985

Socail Service Worker - Social Services

Trillium College , Peterborough

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Software

Technology

Microsoft

D Jeff Nesbitt