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Gordon Bridges

Calgary

Summary

Motivated professional who places high value on being recognized as hardworking who has developed a skill set directly relevant to the role you are hiring for, including Problem Solving, People Skills, Team Building, Sales, Planning & Critical-Thinking.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Motorhand

Precision Drilling
07.2021 - Current
  • Monitor & maintain critical operating systems used in drilling operations.
  • Perform regular maintenance of equipment and necessary repairs across the Rig
  • Operate Front End Loader involved in loading/unloading of trucks/materials/tools and other daily operations
  • Manage team of floorhands & assist in their completion of duties to ensure continual prioritization of tasks & maintaining safe operating conditions
  • Prepare all HSE & Critical Tasks paperwork prior to commencing work

Coaching & Business Development Strategist

Bridges Enterprises
05.2009 - Current
  • Manage & coordinate Business and Leadership development workshops as Business development consultant & coach
  • Speaker & Educator at Quarterly entrepreneurial Conferences
  • Keynote Speaker for foundational Leadership retreats.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations & expansion.
  • Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
  • Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
  • Recruited, interviewed and vetted team members and developed training materials

Lead Hand / Equipment Operator

Brytex Building Systems
07.2018 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for the daily operation of Heavy Forklifts & Small Ton Cranes used in the Loading/Unloading of Raw & Engineered Steel for manufacturing & transportation
  • Preparing manifests and ensuring load index weights of trailer prior to transport & shipping
  • Manage, Organize and maintain clean yard & storage of client materials to ensure Quality Control is met for project guidelines
  • Maintain strong attention to detail and paperwork attributed to a fast paced and high volume manufacturing Facility in the Oilfield & Commercial construction Industry

Route Sales Customer Service Representative

Canadian Linen, Uniform Service
10.2015 - 11.2017
  • Responsible for managing the sale, delivery and fulfillment of products and services associated with client accounts
  • Acute attention to detail to ensure accuracy of delivery and maintenance of client inventories
  • Strong customer relations skills, ability to build and develop rapport to better serve current client accounts
  • Grow existing accounts & procure new business and sales

Executive Security Professional

Garda World Security
07.2013 - 10.2015
  • Responsible for maintaining the security and protection of various Assets, Property and Personnel
  • Acute attention to detail for accurate completion of paperwork (Reporting, Logbooks, Administration & Payroll)
  • Strong customer relations skills, ability to develop quick rapport with clients and contractors
  • Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic upon entry onto building grounds through electronic gates.

Heavy Equipment Operator / Major Projects Construction Worker

Jasper Constructors
10.2011 - 05.2012
  • Operating Equipment for the transportation and placement of materials, tools & supplies on a Major Construction Site (Skid-steer, Excavator, ZoomBoom, Forklift, Packers, FrontEnd Loader)
  • Skilled Labour - Concrete, Steal Structure & Rebar, Carpentry & Form Work
  • Ability to operate independently in a fast paced and crowded environment while maintaining attention to detail and Safety
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.

Equipment Operator / Welder’s Apprentice

W&R Foundations Specialists
01.2010 - 10.2011
  • Underground & Confined space work
  • Ground Disturbance and Mining Safety
  • Installation of Engineered-Pilings to restore structural integrity to concrete foundations
  • Operating Heavy Equipment for construction & excavations

Labourer / Concrete Finisher

Accurate Concrete
09.2007 - 01.2010
  • Seasonal Work
  • Able to make fast paced decisions wile maintaining extreme attention to detail
  • Able to work in a physically demanding environment for long hours
  • Skilled Labour - Strong working knowledge of hand & power tools
  • Equipment Operator - Skid-steer & Zoomboom
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.

Lead Hand on Major Projects Construction Team

OJ Industrial Maintenance & Pipelines Canada
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Leadership Position responsible for organizing members of a team, various tools & equipment and completing Safety Paperwork
  • Able to work in a fast paced and physically demanding environment for long hours
  • Required to read & understand blueprints with a high attention to detail
  • Operate Heavy Equipment - ZoomBoom, Front end Loader & Picker Crane

Oilfield Tool Technician

Weatherford Canada Pump
03.2006 - 01.2007

• Delivery of Oilfield tools used in downhole completions & Service Rigs Operations

  • Equipment Operator - Forklift & Overhead Crane to load/unload materials and tools
  • Administrative & Computer Skills - Fulfillment of customer orders
  • Navigate remote oilfield locations to ensure Client schedules are met safely and on time
  • Off-Highway defensive driver training

Lead Hand Pipe Yard Division

B&R Eckels Transport
06.2005 - 03.2006

• Responsible for shipping/receiving and maintaining accurate inventory of Piping & Tools for clients through the Drilling and Pipeline Industry

  • Able to work in a Leadership Role responsible for directing members of a team as well as contractors and clients to facilitate a safe and efficient working environment
  • Able to work independently in situations requiring strenuous physical labour for long hours
  • Equipment Operator, use of Frontend Loaders & Forklifts to load / unload pipe(casing)
  • Cargo Securement Training / Rigging Courses with Mobile Crane-work

Education

Business Management - Business Management

MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB

High School Diploma -

Glendon School
Glendon, AB
06.2005

Skills

  • Highlight of Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong Problem Solving, Leadership & Communication Skills with experience in Team Building
  • Safety Focused Work Ethic - Certificates & Training Received
  • Strong Oilfield & Construction Experience ( Pipeline, Drilling & Services Rigs, Trades Apprenticeship, General Construction)
  • Heavy Equipment Operator (Skid-Steer, Forklift, Zoom Boom, Loader, Excavator, Crane)
  • Strong Typing Skills 100 wpm
  • Sales & Customer Relations
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Certification

• FIRST AID & CPR

• H2S ALIVE

• CONFINED SPACE ENTRY & RESCUE

• FIRE WATCH

• TDG

• WHEEL LOADER OPERATOR

• OFF HIGHWAY DEFENSIVE DRIVING

• PST & CSTS

• WHMIS GHS

• CSO

• Class 3 License / Airbrakes

Timeline

Motorhand

Precision Drilling
07.2021 - Current

Lead Hand / Equipment Operator

Brytex Building Systems
07.2018 - 08.2021

Route Sales Customer Service Representative

Canadian Linen, Uniform Service
10.2015 - 11.2017

Executive Security Professional

Garda World Security
07.2013 - 10.2015

Heavy Equipment Operator / Major Projects Construction Worker

Jasper Constructors
10.2011 - 05.2012

Equipment Operator / Welder’s Apprentice

W&R Foundations Specialists
01.2010 - 10.2011

Coaching & Business Development Strategist

Bridges Enterprises
05.2009 - Current

Labourer / Concrete Finisher

Accurate Concrete
09.2007 - 01.2010

Lead Hand on Major Projects Construction Team

OJ Industrial Maintenance & Pipelines Canada
01.2007 - 01.2010

Oilfield Tool Technician

Weatherford Canada Pump
03.2006 - 01.2007

Lead Hand Pipe Yard Division

B&R Eckels Transport
06.2005 - 03.2006

Business Management - Business Management

MacEwan University

High School Diploma -

Glendon School

• FIRST AID & CPR

• H2S ALIVE

• CONFINED SPACE ENTRY & RESCUE

• FIRE WATCH

• TDG

• WHEEL LOADER OPERATOR

• OFF HIGHWAY DEFENSIVE DRIVING

• PST & CSTS

• WHMIS GHS

• CSO

• Class 3 License / Airbrakes

Gordon Bridges