David Opperman
Cranbrook,BC
Summary
Hardworking Site Supervisor knowledgeable about construction operations. Versed in project, team and inventory management. Streamlines workflow and optimizes processes for maximum productivity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Supervisor
Border Holdings LTD
05.2006 - 08.2020
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Scheduled labor, ordered materials and coordinated with other contractors to complete projects.
- Prioritized and delegated workload based on available materials.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Coordinated crew and subcontractor work activities and materials acquisition and maintenance.
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Gerick Sports
11.2005 - 03.2006
- Unpacked, examined and routed incoming shipments, rejected damaged items and recorded shortages.
- Arranged for pick-up by carriers specified on customer purchase orders determined at final inspection through review of shipping instructions.
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
Carpenter Apprentice
Holt Construction
03.2005 - 10.2005
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Prepared materials accurately using hand and power tools to make precise cuts.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Gerick Sports
09.1998 - 03.2005
- Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Looked after customer and store warranty.
- Schedule workers for all store departments.
- Fill in for repair technician when needed.
- Fill in for floor staff when needed.
Retail Sales Manager
Mountain Gear Sports
10.1996 - 09.1998
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Greeted all customers cheerfully and asked open-ended questions to ascertain needs.
- Oversaw day to day operations of store
Education
Interprovincial Red Seal - Carpentry
College of The Rockies
Cranbrook, BC03.2009
Parks And Recreation - Environmental Studies
Lakeland College
Vermilion, AB04.1995
Skills
- Personnel Oversight
- Inventory Procurement
- Security Awareness
- Facility Inspection
- Security Management
- Contract Management
- Previous OFA level 3 holder
- Subcontractor Management
- Safety Management
- Project Oversight
- Project Coordination
- Construction Safety
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Confined space Training
- Fire and Waterdamage training
- Asbestos Abatement
- Previous OFA level 1, OFA level 3, & ST. John's Ambulance Standard First Aid
Timeline
Site Supervisor
Border Holdings LTD
05.2006 - 08.2020
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Gerick Sports
11.2005 - 03.2006
Carpenter Apprentice
Holt Construction
03.2005 - 10.2005
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Gerick Sports
09.1998 - 03.2005
Retail Sales Manager
Mountain Gear Sports
10.1996 - 09.1998
Interprovincial Red Seal - Carpentry
College of The Rockies
Parks And Recreation - Environmental Studies
Lakeland College
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