Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests and Additional Skills
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Jason Bruce

Calgary,AB

Summary

Hardworking and motivated professional with 8 years of experience with parts sourcing, confirmation, and logistics. A decisive leader demonstrating a high level of ownership and initiative, with excellent planning, organizational, and analytical skills. I am dedicated to building productive working relationships with clients, suppliers, and peers.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager - Exchange Division

Surepoint Group
Calgary, AB
02.2017 - 07.2024
  • Managed technicians and approvals for the Exchange division.
  • Provided parts bill for materials for 0-hour overhauls and component rebuilds.
  • Supplied competitive pricing for Waukesha VGF, VHP, and Caterpillar 3300, 3400, and 3500 series engines.
  • Coordinated field service, including deployment of materials and personnel, for all makes and models of engines and compressors.
  • Reviewed completed service jobs to ensure accuracy in both labour and parts before finalizing and approving for invoicing.
  • Maintained customer relationships.
  • Attended supply chain meetings, and maintained inventory levels.
  • Leveraged extensive knowledge of Ariel, Caterpillar, and Waukesha websites to effectively source parts and access technical data.
  • Ensured strict adherence to the organization's policies and procedures regarding environmental, health, and safety.

Account Representative

Gasdrive Global
Calgary, AB
10.2014 - 01.2017
  • Maintained and built relationships with clients.
  • Supplied quotations for minor and major work projects.
  • Provided technical support and information sourcing.
  • Supplied recommendations for preventative maintenance programs and implemented them.
  • Booked technicians for service work and troubleshooting.
  • Traveled to site to visit with clients, oversee job progress, and confirm completion timelines on overhauls.
  • Performed site safety spot checks.
  • Maintained communication with clients throughout projects, ensuring fulfillment of progress and workmanship.
  • Interfaced with high-profile customers, including major natural gas suppliers and distributors.

Parts Technician

Gasdrive Global
Calgary, AB
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Sourced parts for all makes and models of natural gas engines and compressors.
  • Supplied information to clients and confirmed part numbers through serial numbers and experience.
  • Built and maintained relationships with clients, suppliers, and peers.
  • Worked in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
  • Created and presented quotations.
  • Arranged delivery of parts to site or to clients' facilities.

Supervisor, Server, Bartender

Boston Pizza Drumheller
Drumheller, AB
01.2008 - 01.2012

Managed servers and kitchen staff, balanced server cash outs, ensured customers enjoyed their dining experience, confirmed liquor and stock orders, and performed audits. I also ran promotions and supported staff as needed. Took orders and ran food and drinks in restaurant and lounge. Received yearly award for outstanding customer service.

Shipping and Receiving

Inland Plastics
Calgary, AB
01.2006 - 01.2008

Unloaded trailers of raw materials and stock, and built and shipped customer orders. I also packaged portable buildings for transport, and operated forklifts and skid steer, and performed safety checks on equipment daily.

Production Manager

Chief Medical Supply
Calgary, AB
01.2004 - 01.2006

Planned and scheduled daily production, conducted employee reviews and interviews for potential hires, and maintained inventory of raw materials and packaging supplies. Also ensured Health Protection Branch Canada policies and procedures were being followed during production, sanitization, and packaging process, including conducted quality control inspections on raw and packaging materials. Successfully established and cultivated connections with suppliers and clients, and implemented employee suggestions and ideas, where feasible.

Education

Presented By Enerflec LTD. -

Dealing With Difficult Situations
Calgary
01-2014

Presented By Ken Blanchard -

Legendary Customer Service
Calgary, AB
01-2013

Business Applications

DeVry Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
01-1992

Grade 12

Crescent Heights High School
Calgary, AB
01-1989

Skills

  • 8 years’ experience in parts sourcing
  • Strong leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Team player
  • Attention to detail
  • Inventory coordination
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Complex problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Scheduling and meeting coordination
  • Financial and workload budgeting
  • Confirmation and logistics
  • Strategic planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Customer relationship management

Interests and Additional Skills

  • Camping
  • ERHL hockey league, ASHL hockey league, and TBHA Ball hockey association.
  • Fitness enthusiast, boating, fishing, and water skiing.
  • Coaching hockey in Calgary for 10 years for both the Calgary Saints Hockey Association and McKnight Hockey Association.

Timeline

Manager - Exchange Division

Surepoint Group
02.2017 - 07.2024

Account Representative

Gasdrive Global
10.2014 - 01.2017

Parts Technician

Gasdrive Global
01.2008 - 01.2014

Supervisor, Server, Bartender

Boston Pizza Drumheller
01.2008 - 01.2012

Shipping and Receiving

Inland Plastics
01.2006 - 01.2008

Production Manager

Chief Medical Supply
01.2004 - 01.2006

Presented By Enerflec LTD. -

Dealing With Difficult Situations

Presented By Ken Blanchard -

Legendary Customer Service

Business Applications

DeVry Institute of Technology

Grade 12

Crescent Heights High School
Jason Bruce