Dawson Simpson
Port Elgin,ON
Summary
Accomplished Manager with a proven track record of driving business growth across multiple industries, adept in overseeing operations and strategic planning. Skilled in equipment operation, demonstrating exceptional organizational and leadership abilities. Successfully executed significant infrastructure projects, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance/Development (Family Business)
Kenorus & Pinetree Campground
Tiverton, ON
04.2017 - Current
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Ensured functionality of underground and surface utilities through routine repairs.
- Executed significant projects, encompassing pools, playgrounds, and infrastructure upgrades.
Over the Road Truck Driver
Blueline Distribution
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Transported hazardous materials without incident.
- Was responsible for inspecting and reporting any damage on luxury cars as well as loading and unloading.
- Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- FAST cardholder
- Ran British Columbia, Florida, and Texas
General Manager
Sauble G&CC
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Building/Bar Manager
The Coach Inn
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Guided and directed third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Ensured functionality of underground and surface utilities through routine repairs.
- Executed significant projects, encompassing pools, playgrounds, and infrastructure upgrades.
Education
Ontario Truck Driving School
Owen Sound, ONSkills
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Hazmat)
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- FAST Card
- Equipment operation
- Flatbed, Roll tight, Refrigerated, and Dry van
- Manual & Automatic experience
Timeline
Over the Road Truck Driver
Blueline Distribution
10.2019 - 12.2022
Maintenance/Development (Family Business)
Kenorus & Pinetree Campground
04.2017 - Current
General Manager
Sauble G&CC
04.2016 - 04.2018
Building/Bar Manager
The Coach Inn
10.2012 - 04.2015
Ontario Truck Driving School