Small business owner with 46 years of experience in operations management, business strategy, and financial management. Proven track record of leveraging emerging trends and technologies to enhance business development and meet production targets.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Manager
Mccutcheon Farm Drainage Ltd.
Thorndale, Ontario
03.1977 - 02.2022
Managed daily operations of farm drainage services and equipment maintenance.
Supervised team in implementing drainage solutions for agricultural fields.
Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation for timely service delivery.
Developed customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
Trained staff on safety protocols and operational best practices.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers for materials and equipment procurement.
Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service
Managed daily operations of business, including training of staff
Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion
Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
Developed maintenance plans for drainage equipment and tools.
Machine Operator
Mccutcheon Farm Drainage Ltd.
Thorndale, Ontario
03.1977 - 02.2022
Monitored equipment for proper functioning and safety compliance.
Assisted in maintaining tools and equipment in optimal condition.
Conducted routine checks on machinery to prevent breakdowns.
Collaborated with team members to complete drainage projects efficiently.
competently operated backhoes, excavators and bulldozers of various sizes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy NY
05-1976
Skills
Project management
Equipment maintenance
Customer relationship management
Workflow planning
Capital pursuit
Problem solving
Operations management
Negotiation
Small business operations
Contract negotiation expertise
Accomplishments
life time member of Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario
former board member of St. Marys Healthcare Foundation
Certification
Member of Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario