Gerry Starr
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Sandblaster
Dragon Sandblasting & Painting
05.2012 - 01.2023
- Assisted in training new employees
- Enhanced surface quality by skillfully operating sandblasting equipment on various materials.
- Maintained a safe and efficient work environment by adhering to safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Reduced downtime by quickly troubleshooting issues with equipment malfunctions or unexpected challenges during the sandblasting process
Painter/Sandblaster
Park-Derochie Coatings
03.1996 - 08.2009
- Consistently met safety regulations while working on industrial sites.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper sandblasting procedures, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials.
Correctional Officer
Peace River Correctional Center
07.1996 - 09.1998
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
Correctional Officer
Edmonton Institution (Federal)
02.1990 - 08.1991
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Radio Operator - Navy
Canadian Armed Forces
06.1978 - 08.1985
- Coordinated effectively with other radio operators during joint operations, ensuring clear communication and efficient information sharing among all involved parties.
- Provided vital situational updates to commanders by relaying real-time information from field operatives during operations.
- Ensured proper handling of classified information, safeguarding sensitive data during radio transmissions.
Education
No Degree - University And College Preparation Program
Concordia University College of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.1995
GED -
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB10.1985
Skills
- Planning and execution
- Blast Equipment Operation
- Sandblasting Safety Protocols
- Respiratory Protection Usage
- Adaptable Work Approach
- Safety trained
- CSTS 2020, Respirator Fit Test 02/02/25, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms 22/10/24 (other safety tickets can be obtained, expired)
- Drone Basic license PC2414950636
- Restricted Radio Operators License - Air (1985)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sandblaster
Dragon Sandblasting & Painting
05.2012 - 01.2023
Correctional Officer
Peace River Correctional Center
07.1996 - 09.1998
Painter/Sandblaster
Park-Derochie Coatings
03.1996 - 08.2009
Correctional Officer
Edmonton Institution (Federal)
02.1990 - 08.1991
Radio Operator - Navy
Canadian Armed Forces
06.1978 - 08.1985
No Degree - University And College Preparation Program
Concordia University College of Alberta
GED -
NorQuest College
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