Keith Dussome
Craigmyle,AB
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Parks Foreman
Special areas
Hanna, AB
04.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and removed litter from parks, parking lot and other public areas.
- Cut grass with gasoline-fueled riding lawn mowers, push power lawn mowers and string trimmers.
- Maintained and cleaned park restrooms, pavilions and other facilities.
- Operated pickup truck with attached trailer to transport equipment and materials to and from assigned areas.
- Assisted with various construction and landscape projects to maintain visually appealing grounds.
- Prepared and applied wood mulch mixture to planted tree and shrub areas.
- Installed, repaired and operated irrigation and sprinkler systems to maintain proper absorption and drainage of grounds.
- Communicated with customers to convey information about events or activities.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
Supervisor/ Manager
Strathcona septic and water services
Edmonton, AB
04.2020 - Current
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Provided direct service and support by handling referrals for advocacy issues or resolving complaints.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
Equipment Operator/Supervisor
Central Alberta landscaping
, AB
03.2016 - 04.2020
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Retained safe and clean work area in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Midcity excavation
Edmonton, AB
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Education
GED -
Central High School
Calgary, AB04.1986
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration for Trades Management
Mount Royal University
Calgary, ABSkills
- Project Management
- Customer relationships
- Employee mentoring
- Client meetings
- Talent management
- Business negotiation
- Strong lead development skills
- Preparing contracts
- Excellent communication skills
- Coordinating paperwork
- Goal-oriented
- Acquiring new customers
Certificates
- Ground disturbance level 2, h2s alive, first aid level 2, class 3 licensed with air brakes ,confined space rescue. Whimis, tdg, chainsaw safety.
Timeline
Parks Foreman
Special areas
04.2023 - Current
Supervisor/ Manager
Strathcona septic and water services
04.2020 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Midcity excavation
04.2016 - 03.2018
Equipment Operator/Supervisor
Central Alberta landscaping
03.2016 - 04.2020
GED -
Central High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration for Trades Management
Mount Royal University