Kevin McDivitt
Gatineau,QC
Summary
Meticulous Pipefitter promoting a background in coordinating jobs, setting up work sites and customer service. Experienced in safety processes, regulations and pipe selection. Offering a successful career history spanning more than 10 years. Dedicated to life long education, I am currently finishing a Project Manager Certification (expected Dec 2023) and am part-time studying for a Bachelor of Business Administration online through Algonquin College
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sprinkler Pipefitter
Viking Fire Protection
12.2016 - Current
- Started at Viking with the Small Contract Department, where I ran my own small projects including design, gathering material, installation and certification. Projects included installing new systems and modification of existing ones
- Moved to Service in January 2023, Testing, Inspection and Deficiency repairs. Completed Fire Sprinkler Inspector Certification
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Sprinkler Pipefitter
Vipond Fire Protection
06.2012 - 11.2016
- Reliable was the sole vendor for Alarm valves and sprinkler heads at Vipond, and were the first manufacturer I really got to know.
- Large contract. Worked on multiple condo buildings, LRT tunnels and other large contracts
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Bar Manager
Strathmere
05.2007 - 05.2012
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff to improve customer retention and bolster sales.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Monitored cash intake to reduce discrepancies.
- Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
- Developed and implemented bartender training programs, policies and procedures.
- Complied with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations while streamlining productivity initiatives.
- Monitored patron alcohol consumption to encourage safety.
- Increased revenue by promoting additional products and assisting with beverage menu.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration For Trades Management
Algonquin College
Online2026
Certificate - Project Management
Coursera
Online12.2023
Associate of Arts - Health Science
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ONSkills
- Air and Water Piping Systems
- Conflict Resolution
- Safety Protocols
- Problem-Solving
- Blueprint Reading
- Relationship Building
- Procedure Development
- Inventory Control
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Sprinkler Pipefitter
Viking Fire Protection
12.2016 - Current
Sprinkler Pipefitter
Vipond Fire Protection
06.2012 - 11.2016
Bar Manager
Strathmere
05.2007 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration For Trades Management
Algonquin College
Certificate - Project Management
Coursera
Associate of Arts - Health Science
Algonquin College
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