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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Kenneth McCutcheon

St. Marys,ON

Summary

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
  • AZ drivers license
  • Emergency First Aid certificate
  • Class A drainage machine operator's license

Timeline

Owner/Manager

Mccutcheon Farm Drainage Ltd.
03.1977 - 02.2022

Machine Operator

Mccutcheon Farm Drainage Ltd.
03.1977 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Kenneth McCutcheon