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Work History
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Certification
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Dave Varley

St. Albert,AB

Summary

Highly energetic, extremely reliable, very quick learner and always looking to do the best job possible. Very friendly and polite. Knowledgeable individual and skilled in many fields/trades. Looking for a permanent career opportunity with opportunity to expand and grow.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Contractor

Dave Varley General Contracting - Self-Employed
07.2021 - Current
  • Inter/Exterior- anything and everything.
  • Deck/fence/purgolas.
  • Landscaping- big or small jobs.
  • Framing.
  • Drywall including mudding and taping.
  • Masonry work.
  • Plumbing and electrical work.
  • Trim work.
  • Flooring.
  • Doors and windows installation.
  • Reduced budget overages by carefully monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring timely completion without sacrificing quality or exceeding budgets.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget through meticulous scheduling and coordination of resources.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction with exceptional attention to detail, clear communication, and consistent follow through.
  • Maintained accurate records of progress updates for clients, keeping them informed throughout the construction process.

*Company is great in the summer but too slow in winter months- looking for something reliable and full-time.

Carpenter/General Contractor

Caruana Interiors
04.2019 - 07.2021
  • Both interior and exterior work. All aspects of renovations.
  • Demolition
  • Framing.
  • Finishing work.
  • Flooring.
  • Roofing.
  • Baseboard.
  • Bathroom repairs/installs etc.
  • Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and executing tasks according to specifications.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently meeting project deadlines and maintaining high-quality craftsmanship in all work.
  • Executed all aspects of renovations.
  • Reduced material waste by precisely measuring, cutting, and assembling lumber for various construction projects.
  • Collaborated with other skilled tradespeople to ensure seamless integration of work within larger construction projects.

Sales Representative

New Concept Walls And Ceiling Supply
08.2017 - 04.2019

Sales Representative for drywall, exterior board, and building products.

  • Building customer relationship.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
  • Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
  • Achieved monthly sales budgets.

Forklift Operator/Door Machinist/Metal Fabricator

L.B.H. TIMBER MART
05.2015 - 08.2017

Fork lift operator/Door machinist/Metal fabricator

duties include:

  • Receiving, organization, and fabrication of product for sale.
  • Looking after lot year round(including snow removal with skid steer).
  • Dealing with customers on a daily basis.
  • Building complete interior door packages.
  • Bending custom metal orders.
  • Cutting floor packages in truss and beam yard.
  • Knowing all products in yard from paving stones to lumber to drywall ect.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.

Sales Representative

Bobcat of Edmonton- Calmont Equipment LTD.
08.2012 - 04.2015

Territorial Sales Representative - Percentage based commission sales for northern Alberta and west end Edmonton and Acheson

  • Maintain productive relationships with existing customer
  • Establish new customer accounts.
  • Work trade shows.
  • Achieve monthly sales budget.
  • Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
  • Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.

Sales Representative

Alberta Cycle Motorsports
03.2010 - 08.2012

Sales Representative for Yamaha, Suzuki, and Orange County Choppers.

  • Financing of product
  • Trade shows

Rental Coordinator

Bobcat of Edmonton- Calmont Equipment LTD.
06.2006 - 03.2010
  • Mechanic/rental coordinator
  • Worked for 2 years learning the equipment in service department.
  • Moved into rental department as delivery driver for a year.
  • Moved into rental coordinator position in 2008.
  • Billing of all equipment through DIS operating system.
  • Inspecting equipment before and after rentals term.

Overhead Crane Operator

Price Steel Ltd.
04.2003 - 06.2006

Crane Operator

  • Night shift receiving steel for stock and supply.
  • I-beams, rebar, plate steel, column.
  • Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintaining proper crane operation procedures.

Apprentice Steel Fitter

Spartan Steel Ltd
02.1999 - 04.2003

Apprentice steel fitter/Labourer

  • Overhead crane operation
  • Detail shop
  • Paint bay
  • Small amount of reading drawings and welding
  • Working with welders and fitters
  • Saw shack operations

Education

High School Diploma -

Bellerose Composite High School
St. Albert, AB
06.1997

Skills

  • Clean Driver's Abstract
  • Scheduling understanding
  • Network development
  • Project Planning
  • Customer relations
  • Performance improvement
  • Problem solving strength
  • Equipment operation
  • Equipment and vehicle repair - extremely knowledgeable with a wide variety of equipment/vehicles
  • Safety and compliance
  • Project Safety
  • Safety Procedures
  • Quality Control

Certification

  • Forklift
  • Construction equipment
  • Rigging and safe crane operation
  • Chain saw
  • Variety of sales courses
  • WHIMIS
  • Clean driver's license
  • Fire arms license
  • *not all courses are up to date but willing to update*

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

General Contractor

Dave Varley General Contracting - Self-Employed
07.2021 - Current

Carpenter/General Contractor

Caruana Interiors
04.2019 - 07.2021

Sales Representative

New Concept Walls And Ceiling Supply
08.2017 - 04.2019

Forklift Operator/Door Machinist/Metal Fabricator

L.B.H. TIMBER MART
05.2015 - 08.2017

Sales Representative

Bobcat of Edmonton- Calmont Equipment LTD.
08.2012 - 04.2015

Sales Representative

Alberta Cycle Motorsports
03.2010 - 08.2012

Rental Coordinator

Bobcat of Edmonton- Calmont Equipment LTD.
06.2006 - 03.2010

Overhead Crane Operator

Price Steel Ltd.
04.2003 - 06.2006

Apprentice Steel Fitter

Spartan Steel Ltd
02.1999 - 04.2003

High School Diploma -

Bellerose Composite High School
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