David Crosby
11215 91 St NW, Edmonton,AB
Summary
With over 40 years of leadership in painting and renovation through David Crosby Contracting, and pivotal roles at Brinks Canada and McDonald's Canada, I excel in project management and customer service. My career is marked by a consistent record of business development and quality control, achieving profitability and operational excellence without the need for external advertising.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Operator
David Crosby Contracting
Edmonton, AB
05.1984 - Current
- www.davidcrosbycontracting.com
- Started as an interior/exterior painting business in 1984 and added trim carpentry through the 1980's.
- Began working with an Interior Designer in 2002 (my wife) and added kitchen, bathroom and basement suite renovations to my portfolio.
- We have worked exclusively from referrals, never looking for work in 41 years.
- We have employed as many as 12 contractors as well as having a team of subcontractors we hire for specialty work.
- Responsible for sourcing business, making appointments, quoting, booking work, scheduling, production and receivables.
Project Coordinator
Brinks Canada Limited
Toronto, Ontario
05.1991 - 08.1992
- Initially hired to design and install a Management Operating System to improve and track productivity as well as teach basic management skills to all Supervisors and Middle managers. Supervised Currency Department from July until October 1991 , with day to day responsibilities for upwards of $60 million in cash. Produced first profit in last 18 months in September and October 1991. Became ATM Dispatch Manager in January 1992. Responsible for 8 dispatchers and 150 technicians servicing 750 Automated Teller Machines. Also worked to install a computerized dispatch system to improve the speed and quality of customer service provided.
Manager
McDonald's Canada
Toronto, Ontario
05.1988 - 04.1991
- Began as a management trainee. Was involved in opening McDonald's at SkyDome in June 1989. Worked in the capacity of First Assistant Manager of the Vending Operation until November 1990 when transferred to the Mississauga Market. Responsibilities included over-seeing every program in the store from recruitment and retention to management development and supervising 10 managers and 200 employees on a daily basis. Also responsible for projections and actuals of every ledger account for a $3.5 million dollar per annum business.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Math For Commerce
York University
Toronto, None05-1985
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Time management
- Business development
- Budgeting
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Project management
- Materials sourcing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Brinks Canada Limited
05.1991 - 08.1992
Manager
McDonald's Canada
05.1988 - 04.1991
Owner / Operator
David Crosby Contracting
05.1984 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Math For Commerce
York University
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