Drew Pauls
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Knowledgeable, adaptable, and resourceful individual with a proven track record excelling in remote locations. Skilled in managing all aspects of lodge operations, with a focus on ensuring high guest satisfaction, efficient team coordination, and prioritizing tasks for a functional camp.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lodge Manager
Churchill Wild
10.2024 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations of lodging facility, lodge staff, and overseeing guest experience.
- Oversaw property maintenance activities to ensure timely repairs, preventative upkeep measures, and visually appealing surroundings for guests.
- Established a culture of exceptional service within the team by modeling desired behaviors, setting high expectations for performance, and delegating tasks accordingly.
- Fostered safe lodging environment with reliable and effective wildlife monitoring.
- Provide weather reports for light aircraft, adapt and find solutions during weather delays.
- Managed budgets, inventory control, and purchasing to optimize financial performance while maintaining quality standards.
Lodge Maintenance
Churchill Wild
01.2020 - Current
- Live and work at an off-grid eco-lodge in the Sub-Arctic for terms ranging from 2 weeks to 2 months
- (seasonal, contract work FIFO)
- Maintain the daily lodge operations and work on projects as they arise, from electrical, plumbing, ducting, concrete work, carpentry etc.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards or areas requiring improvement in order to maintain a secure environment for all visitors and staff members.
- Optimized facility maintenance, ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for guests and employees.
- Demonstrated expertise in handling various tools, machinery and equipment required for facilities maintenance tasks efficiently.
Labourer/Operator
DJN Services
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked through winter on various construction projects.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Assisted in successful completion of various construction projects, including grading, gravel road and culvert installation, contributing to safe and productive work environments.
Regional Sales Manager
Vantage Marketing Canada
04.2020 - 09.2024
- Personally sold $183,000 in revenue during my first summer as a sales rep.
- Awarded 'Top Experienced Rep' in 2020 out of 100+ reps.
- Promoted to Regional Sales manager in 2021, where we planted a new work and travel sales program in Edmonton, AB.
- Recruited, hired and trained a team of 14 University Students.
- Alongside my wife, we led our team to produce over 500k in revenue in Edmonton's first year.
- Collaborated with other managers, planned, organized, and have had the opportunity of planting and managing three more sales offices in Halifax, NS, Moncton, NB, and Saint John, NB. These four offices now cumulatively produce nearly 4 million in revenue every year.
Head Guide/Maintenance
Dogskin Lake Lodge and Outposts
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Lived and worked at an off-grid hunting and fishing lodge for 3 seasons (4 month term).
- Promoted to Head Guide after first season at Dogskin.
- Managed up to 10 guides at a time, overseeing large construction, building and maintenance projects.
- Dealt with high stress situations: disgruntled guests, medical emergencies, intense weather/forest fires etc.
- Maintained function of all boats, motors, machinery, diesel generators and solar system.
- Experience working with engines, carpentry, plumbing, electrical etc.
- Demonstrated adaptability in guiding diverse groups of clients with varying experience levels and physical abilities on successful hunting and fishing tours.
Education
High School Diploma -
River East Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB06.2016
Skills
- Management and Leadership
- High level Interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Goal and outcome focused
- Detail Oriented
- Task management
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Highly Motivated
Certification
PAL - Possession and Acquisition License
Wilderness First Aid
CPR-C
Manitoba Hunting Guide License
Timeline
Lodge Manager
Churchill Wild
10.2024 - Current
Labourer/Operator
DJN Services
12.2022 - 04.2023
Regional Sales Manager
Vantage Marketing Canada
04.2020 - 09.2024
Lodge Maintenance
Churchill Wild
01.2020 - Current
Head Guide/Maintenance
Dogskin Lake Lodge and Outposts
05.2017 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
River East Collegiate
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