Hi, I’m
Gunnar Ricard
Winnipeg,Manitoba
Summary
Organized and dedicated project leader with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
BURMEY SNOW REMOVAL
Skid Steer Operator
11.2020 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Long shifts clearing large parking lots via Bobcat skid steer
- Collaborated cross-functionally with other operators on-site for seamless coordination of concurrent clearing objectives
PRELUDE LANDSCAPING
Hardscaper
03.2021 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Excavation, foundation, screeding, installation of patterned brick patios
- Lead hand in synthetic putting green installations; integration of creative input from clients; management of expectations
NORTH WESTERN SYNTHETIC GRASS (NWSG)
Project Foreman
03.2017 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Management of installation crews as foreman
- Wrote technical instructions for complete installation process
- Diplomatic communication/negotiation with clients
- Instruction of new employees
- Efficient layout planning and installation of synthetic grass
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excavation of residents’ yards using Bobcat machinery
PICO of CANADA
Warehouse Worker
07.2015 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Packaging of electrical products
- Order picking
- Warehouse inventory
RAY’S CONTRACTING
Construction Labourer
03.2012 - 11.2015
Education
BROOKSWOOD SECONDARY SCHOOLLangley, BC
High School Diploma
06.2012
Skills
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Lean Construction
- Improved field processes
- Site coordination
- Preconstruction Planning
- Task Delegation
- Quality Assurance
- Waste Reduction
- Crew Leadership
- Technical Instructions
- Employee Training
Reference Contacts
- Drilon Alimehaj, 431-557-1959, Prelude foreman
- James Castillo, 778-998-1674, NWSG foreman
Hobbyist Musician, Philosopher, and Athlete
Through my passion for music I have taught myself to play multiple instruments and have learned my way around recording software to create multi-track songs. I maintain an interest in philosophy to continually broaden my view of life as well as habits of swimming and lifting to keep healthy.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipGig WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balance4-day work weekTimeline
Hardscaper
PRELUDE LANDSCAPING
03.2021 - 10.2023
Skid Steer Operator
BURMEY SNOW REMOVAL
11.2020 - 02.2024
Project Foreman
NORTH WESTERN SYNTHETIC GRASS (NWSG)
03.2017 - 09.2020
Warehouse Worker
PICO of CANADA
07.2015 - 12.2016
Construction Labourer
RAY’S CONTRACTING
03.2012 - 11.2015
BROOKSWOOD SECONDARY SCHOOL
High School Diploma