Dan Matthiessen
Heisler,Canada
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Camp Attendent
Slate Falls Outfitters
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily camp operations, ensuring safety and cleanliness of facilities.
- Coordinated recreational activities, enhancing camper engagement and enjoyment.
- Managed inventory of supplies, optimizing resources.
- Fueled an maintained up to 16 boats daily.
- Checked 3 cabins daily for cleaning, garbage disposal, power levels of solar grid, filled wood boxes and checked/changed propane as needed.
- Docked float planes for incoming/outbound flights. Ensuring customer safety in an out of plane.
- Loaded/ unloaded all customer luggage and fishing gear. Prioritizing safety and security an 0 damage policy.
- Rodent an pest control and removal.
- Cutting, splitting and hauling of all wood for the cabins.
Farmhand
Lakeland Farms
07.2014 - Current
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.
- Sprayed fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects and fungus.
- Completed harvesting activities using harvesters, tractors and other heavy equipment.
- Watered and fertilized crops to promote growth for harvests.
- Cultivated soil to refine and prepare for planting.
- Checked fields to prepare land for tilling and spring planting.
- Plowed and tilled fields to prepare soil for crop planting.
- Handled planting, irrigation, fertilization and pest control.
- Applied troubleshooting methods to repair malfunctioning equipment.
- Inspected, graded, stored and sorted post-harvest treatment of crops.
- Assisted with maintenance and repair activities to keep buildings and equipment in safe and proper condition.
Independent cattle producer
01.2000 - Current
Yard Maintenance Worker
Martin Deerline
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Loaded and emptied trailers and vehicles. Large implants (of all sizes and shapes). Tractors, skid steers, mini excavators.
- Extensive knowledge of rigging and load securement
- Moved large items with forklifts, pay-loaders, cranes and pallet jacks.
- Washed company vehicles and notified supervisor of vehicle damage, such as flat tires.
- Yard care and maintenance. Cutting grass, pruning of shrubs and trees. Snow removal for entire yard with 14’ blade and sidewalks with snowblowers, pack blower, shovels and ice melt.
- Daily checks of perimeter fence for theft an unlawful activity.
- Daily opening of entry gates an main sales floor an mechanics bays.
- Covid had a huge impact on this position. Was laid off durning covid an while I was away my position was terminated.
Facility Operations Assistant
Paterson Grain Inc.
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Communicated with Manager for special task assignments.
- Reported hazards or incidents to supervisor.
- Helped customers by locating and moving large equipment for easier viewing and selection.
- Worked with loaders and supervisor to move assigned trucks and trailers from one location to another.
- Followed corporate, departmental and regulatory operations and safety standards to minimize accidents and vehicle damage.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
Journeyman Powerline Technician
Battle River REA
04.2012 - 06.2014
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
Powerline Technician
ATCO Electric
05.2007 - 05.2012
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
Meat Cutter
Forestburg Meats
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Processed sides of beef, whole pigs, chickens and other animals to separate into individual cuts.
- Closely monitored display and refrigerator temperatures to ensure safety and quality of products.
- Supplied and trained personnel on matters of cleanliness, client interactions and various types of meat cuts.
- Cut meat efficiently by breaking product down into sub-primal and retail cuts.
- Complied with federal, provincial and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
- Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
- Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness span.
- Answered customer questions about specific products and cut meats to specifications.
- Filled daily specialized requests and completed wholesale orders.
- Arranged cut meat and products in display case for customer viewing and selection.
Education
Journeyman Powerline Technician - undefined
NAIT
Edmonton, AB06.2012
Retail Meat Processing And Food Hygiene Diploma - undefined
Olds College
Olds, AB06.2004
Skills
- Customer Service
- Maintenance & Repair
- Critical Thinking
- Flexible Schedule
- Good Work Ethic
- Organizational Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Supervision & Leadership
- Knife Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Meat Processing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Job Site Safety
- Attention to Detail
- Maintenance and Repair
- Snow Removal
- Job Site Cleanup
- Punctual and Reliable
- Willingness to Learn
- Safety-First Mentality
- Superior Work Ethic
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
Languages
English
Professional Working
References
Grant Erickson 780 678-7271
Ryan Runge 807 221-7811
Timeline
Lead Camp Attendent
Slate Falls Outfitters
04.2025 - Current
Yard Maintenance Worker
Martin Deerline
05.2018 - 12.2019
Facility Operations Assistant
Paterson Grain Inc.
10.2017 - 06.2018
Farmhand
Lakeland Farms
07.2014 - Current
Journeyman Powerline Technician
Battle River REA
04.2012 - 06.2014
Powerline Technician
ATCO Electric
05.2007 - 05.2012
Meat Cutter
Forestburg Meats
01.2002 - 01.2006
Independent cattle producer
01.2000 - Current
Journeyman Powerline Technician - undefined
NAIT
Retail Meat Processing And Food Hygiene Diploma - undefined
Olds College