GAVIN FERGUSON
Calgary,AB
Summary
Safety-conscious, physically capable worker with hands-on experience running a salvage and resale business involving heavy lifting, material handling, and outdoor work in all conditions. Proven track record of dependability and independent responsibility, from managing daily business operations to competing at the U18 AAA level in competitive hockey. Strong work ethic, quick to learn new technical skills, and committed to following safety procedures and instructions on the job. Seeking to bring the same discipline and reliability to a career as a powerline technician.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
OWNER / OPERATOR
Paver Salvage and Resale Business
Calgary, AB
04.2024 - Current
- Managed scheduling, logistics, purchasing, sales, and day-to-day business operations independently. Streamlining processes for operational efficiency
- Planned and coordinated transportation, inventory management, customer deliveries, purchasing, and sales, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction
- Sourced, salvaged, loaded, transported, unloaded, cleaned, sorted, and prepared paving stones and landscaping materials for resale, enhancing product availability for customers
- Operated a pickup truck and trailer for transporting materials and equipment to job sites.
- Engaged in physically demanding outdoor tasks that required lifting, loading, unloading, and managing materials for projects.
- Maintained an efficient inventory system by inspecting and organizing materials regularly.
- Coordinated purchases and sales with homeowners, contractors, and suppliers.
- Built a network of contractors, homeowners, and suppliers through reliable service and professional communication
- Reinvested business revenue to purchase a truck and trailer and expand operations
U18 AAA HOCKEY PLAYER
Calgary Royals Hockey Club
Calgary, AB
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Competed at Alberta’s highest youth hockey level, balancing rigorous academic and business commitments.
- Competed at Alberta’s highest youth hockey level while balancing academic and business commitments.
- Advanced through Alberta’s top youth hockey level while balancing academic and business commitments.
- Built discipline, accountability, resilience, and strong work habits through year-round training and competition.
- Drove high team performance by adapting quickly to coaching guidance and utilizing constructive feedback.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing coaching strategies and actively integrating feedback.
- Performed well under pressure while working toward individual and team goals.
- Delivered consistent performance under pressure while pursuing demanding individual and team objectives.
- Demonstrated effective teamwork and responsiveness to coaching and feedback in high-performance environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
BISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL
Calgary, AB01-2026
Skills
- Safety-focused with a strong commitment to following procedures, instructions, and safe work practices
- Physically capable of demanding outdoor work, including lifting, loading, unloading, and material handling
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying and adverse weather conditions
- Strong teamwork, communication, and accountability developed through high-level competitive hockey
- Self-motivated and dependable, with experience managing responsibilities independently
- Experience operating a pickup truck and towing a trailer
- Strong problem-solving, organization, and time-management skills
- Quick learner with the ability to develop new technical and practical skills
- Customer service, negotiation, and relationship-building experience
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License with clean driver's abstract
Timeline
U18 AAA HOCKEY PLAYER
Calgary Royals Hockey Club
09.2024 - 03.2025
OWNER / OPERATOR
Paver Salvage and Resale Business
04.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
BISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL