Eric Ogden
Bedford,Nova Scotia
Summary
As a versatile professional, I have a proven track record of setting clear targets and exceeding expectations and goals. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and maintenance, alongside exceptional interpersonal communication both with fellow employees and customers; I bring many attributes to every task presented. I have consistently demonstrated the ability to adapt and excel in diverse roles, in both academic and industrial fields, ensuring high-quality standards and collaborative success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance and Pick Up/Delivery Driver, Shipping
Nova Automotive Machine Company
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Organized inventory as needed
- Maintained neat and orderly work space.
- Provided maintenance and janitorial duties to showroom, office spaces, machining areas, warehouse as well as parking areas and grounds
- Implemented carpentry and finish skills as requested by owner
- Cleaned milling machinery as needed
- Loaded and unloaded shipments as required using forklift and pallet jack apparatus.
Circuit Strings Teacher - Cello and Violin
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
09.2003 - 01.2021
- Developed, adapted, delivered, and assessed level appropriate curriculum for teaching cello /violin technique with performance opportunities for grades 4-12
- Successfully recruited and retained students (clients) in voluntary music program with opportunity for 9 years of combined participation and experience
- Developed and maintained daily schedule, records and assessments for 130+ students with direct feedback to participants and families.
- Initiated, developed, and maintained clear communication between families, school administrators, and teachers as their soul source contact for student progress
- Fostered and supported collaborative and positive work environment with colleges and staff from custodial to office through to senior administration in multiple school settings
- Created and strived for individualized success with each student within safe, challenging, and enriched learning environments
Field Manager - Small Fruit and Hydroponic Farm
Thimble Farm
10.1994 - 05.2019
- Managed daily field operations for 20 acre strawberry and raspberry up-pick farm
- Oversaw and engaged daily work duties and schedule for 3-5 employees.
- Maintained inventory supplies and records for field and greenhouse crop planting, harvest and wholesale/retail sales.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
- Engaged with suppliers and customers regarding daily orders ,deliveries and quality assurance.
- Maintained and operated heavy equipment performing daily, weekly and monthly service maintenance.
- Ensured workplace and customer experience of highest quality possible every day.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
Education
Bachelor of Education - Secondary - English And Social Studies
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English And History
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.1990
Skills
- Curriculum development ,delivery and assessment experience
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
- Deadline and goal oriented
- Able to follow and adapt instruction as needed
- Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as Google Classroom Suite; Zoom
- Strong independent as well as flexible team player work style
- Focused work ethic with consistently high quality standards
- Hard-skills construction experience in concrete and castings; hardscape landscaping, residential construction and related trades; heavy equipment operation and maintenance
- Licensed Educator; Province of Nova Scotia
- Licensed Experienced Forklift operator
Certification
- Licensed Forklift Operator
- Licensed Teacher (TC5) Nova Scotia
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Autism Spectrum Disorder and Behavioral Interventions - 10 Module Course
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C
Timeline
Maintenance and Pick Up/Delivery Driver, Shipping
Nova Automotive Machine Company
03.2023 - 10.2024
Circuit Strings Teacher - Cello and Violin
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
09.2003 - 01.2021
Field Manager - Small Fruit and Hydroponic Farm
Thimble Farm
10.1994 - 05.2019
- Licensed Forklift Operator
- Licensed Teacher (TC5) Nova Scotia
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training
- Autism Spectrum Disorder and Behavioral Interventions - 10 Module Course
- Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C
Bachelor of Education - Secondary - English And Social Studies
Mount Saint Vincent University
Bachelor of Arts - English And History
Dalhousie University
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