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John Richardson

Crofton,BC

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Reliable Construction Worker offering expertise gained over 40-years career in diverse labor roles. Versed in completing physically-challenging jobs and working long hours under all types of weather conditions.

Focused Construction professional with strong command of industry-specific tools and equipment. Excellent history of supporting commercial and residential builds.

Accomplished Safety Officer with a proven track record at Kel-Tech,Western Forest Product And Howe Sound Pulp and paper, enhancing Work Safe compliance and worker training. Implementation to significantly reduce workplace incidents.

Demonstrates strong leadership and a commitment to fostering a safe, efficient work environment. Results-focused leader successful at promoting safety programs and mentoring individuals on ways to avoid mishaps and accidents. History of championing program training in various organizations throughout well-established career.

Hardworking and passionate.

Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Officer

Kel-Tech
09.2012 - 02.2024
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Monitor workers activity for safe working practices

Safety Officer

Howe Sound Pulp and Paper
04.2013 - 06.2024
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Monitor workers activity for safe working practices

Safety Officer

Western Forest Products
05.2015 - 06.2023
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Monitor workers activity for safe working practices

Construction Worker

Diamond Willow Park
09.2011 - 05.2022
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Preformed Renovation

framing

drywall and taping

painting

plumbing

electrical

Flooring

landscaping

cabinets

windows

doors

finishing


Parts Manager

All Island Deer
03.2008 - 06.2010
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in vehices.

Parts Manager

Canadian Tire
02.2004 - 03.2008
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in vehicles.

Store Manager

Southland
09.1995 - 03.2003
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Southwood Secondary School
Cambridge, ON
05.1984

Digital Audio Engineer - Audio Engineering And Music Production

Columbia Academy
Vancouver, BC
10.1993

Skills

  • Power Tool Operation
  • Truck loading
  • Construction
  • Flooring Installation
  • Drywall hanging
  • Worker Training
  • Work Safe Compliance
  • Inventory Restocking
  • Stock management
  • Customer Relations
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Employee Training

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Safety Officer

Western Forest Products
05.2015 - 06.2023

Safety Officer

Howe Sound Pulp and Paper
04.2013 - 06.2024

Safety Officer

Kel-Tech
09.2012 - 02.2024

Construction Worker

Diamond Willow Park
09.2011 - 05.2022

Parts Manager

All Island Deer
03.2008 - 06.2010

Parts Manager

Canadian Tire
02.2004 - 03.2008

Store Manager

Southland
09.1995 - 03.2003

High School Diploma -

Southwood Secondary School

Digital Audio Engineer - Audio Engineering And Music Production

Columbia Academy
John Richardson