Richard Farquharson
Cochrane,Canada
Summary
Aerodrome Specialist with expertise in team performance enhancement and safety protocol implementation. Proficient in aircraft inspections and data management, consistently achieving optimal results in high-pressure environments. Experienced Mill Worker skilled in operating and calibrating machinery, ensuring quality and safety in production processes. Sample Preparation Technician recognized for high productivity and adherence to laboratory safety protocols, contributing to project success through effective collaboration and time management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerodrome Specialist
The Loomex Group
Cochrane, ON
05.2025 - Current
- Contributed innovative solutions to improve team performance and outcomes.
- Ensured safe boarding and disembarking of passengers from planes.
- Managed proper handling and processing of luggage for timely delivery.
- Conducted thorough checks on aircraft during flights to ensure safety.
- Updated and maintained databases with current operational information.
- Operated various machinery and tools while adhering to safety protocols.
- Ensured runway safety for secure landings of incoming flights.
- Transported passengers and pilots between airport and lodgings.
8 Foot Lathe Operator
Rock shield Engineered Wood Products
Cochrane
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Operated machinery, including forklifts and lathes, adhering to safety protocols.
- Trained new employees on safe lathe operation and equipment handling procedures.
- Performed setup and adjustments of lathes and tools to meet specifications.
- Executed machining operations using manual or computer-controlled lathes for turning and threading.
- Troubleshot lathe malfunctions through systematic testing and maintenance protocols.
- Sharpened cutting tools with grinding wheels as required for efficiency.
- Graded wood quality to ensure optimal material selection for projects.
- Assisted in production processes within UV room tasks.
Sample Preparation Technician
SGS Canada
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Execute and perform crushing, pulverizing and screening.
- Maintain clean and organized workbench area.
- Weighing samples and adding sample data to computer.
- Drying Samples in dryer.
CO-OP Work
Canadian Tire
Toronto, Canada
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Organized weekly sales.
- Worked as a team member performing cashier duties.
- Product assistance and cleaning.
- Assisted customers with store and product complaints.
- Assisted customers in finding out of stock items.
- Organized the store by returning all merchandise to its proper place.
Education
Grade 12 -
Victoria Park High School
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Mechanical proficiency
- Routine testing
- Instruction comprehension
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Team collaboration
- Independent work
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Pressure resilience
- Equipment operation
- Aircraft inspections
- Safety protocols
- Luggage handling
- Sample preparation
- Machinery operation
- Customer service
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Woodwork restoration
- Woodworking operations
- Data entry
- Quality control
- Computer skills
References
References on request
Co Op Work
Canadian Tire, Toronto, ON, 01/01/12, 05/31/13, Organized weekly sales., Worked as a team member performing cashier duties., Product assistance and cleaning., Assisted customers with store and product complaints., Assisted customers in finding out of stock items., Organized the store by returning all merchandise to its proper place.
Timeline
Aerodrome Specialist
The Loomex Group
05.2025 - Current
8 Foot Lathe Operator
Rock shield Engineered Wood Products
05.2022 - 05.2025
Sample Preparation Technician
SGS Canada
07.2018 - 06.2019
CO-OP Work
Canadian Tire
01.2012 - 05.2013
Grade 12 -
Victoria Park High School
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