Jason Turcotte
Kingston,ON
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of Operations
Ventrex Vending Services
01.2001 - 07.2021
- Developed and executed strategic plans for increased productivity, profitability, and overall business growth.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new Planogram program.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Drove revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and forging strategic partnerships.
- Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Implemented technology upgrades which resulted in increased workflow efficiency.
- Delivered consistent results in challenging market conditions through sound decision-making based on comprehensive data analysis.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
General Contractor
Owner Operator
01.2016 - Current
- Complete renovations of bathrooms, basements and offices
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Earned repeat business through referrals from satisfied customers who appreciated the professionalism displayed in every interaction.
- Collaborated with other professionals on larger-scale projects, contributing specialized expertise as a handy person.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Properly handled, transported, and disposed of recycled materials.
- Ensured functionality of installed systems, performing rigorous testing after completion of each job.
- Safeguarded properties against weather-related damage by installing appropriate insulation measures.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Installed various home appliances to improve client comfort and convenience.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Maintained high levels of quality control with meticulous attention to detail in all performed tasks.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sir Wilfred Laurier High School
Orleans, ON06.1995
No Degree - Home Inspection
Carson Dunlop
Online09.2024
Skills
- Project Planning
- Project Budgeting
- Materials Procurement
- Inventory Management
- Subcontractor supervision
- Cost Tracking
- Facility Management
- Time Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
General Contractor
Owner Operator
01.2016 - Current
General Manager of Operations
Ventrex Vending Services
01.2001 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Sir Wilfred Laurier High School
No Degree - Home Inspection
Carson Dunlop
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