Lindsay Strayhorn
Nanaimo,Canada
Summary
Experienced leader in skilled trades training with a background in machinery and a passion for teaching mechanical trades to new learners. Committed to fostering a positive work environment for adult learners through interactive learning techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC Machinist
VMAC
10.2023 - Current
- Skillfully operates CNC lathes and mills to build toleranced parts for industrial applications.
- Operates CNC machinery in a production environment to meet the demands for a wide variety of steel and aluminum parts.
- Improved accuracy in part production by utilizing precise measurement tools and calibrating machines accordingly.
Guest Metalwork Teacher
Brooks Secondary School
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Trades Instructor
North Island College
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Continuously assessed instructional materials for relevance, updating resources as needed to align with current industry standards.
- Improved student understanding of trade skills by incorporating hands-on activities and practical demonstrations in lessons.
CNC Machinist
Eddyfi Technologies
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Ensured consistent high-quality output by conducting thorough inspections using various gauging techniques.
- Maintained detailed documentation of completed tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping for future reference or process improvements.
Machinist/Millwright
Metaltech
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Operated manual machine tools to repair parts for the pulp and paper industry.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
Temporary Machinist
Harmac Pulp
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed repair and maintenance of paper machines as a team member of skilled tradespeople.
Journeyman Machinist
Paper Excellence
05.2014 - 04.2021
- Successfully completed apprenticeship training as a Manual Machinist in 2018.
Education
Provincial Instructor Diploma - School of Instructor Training
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC06-2025
Inclusive Leadership in Construction And Trades -
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC02-2025
Train The Trainer Certificate - School of Instructor Training
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC12-2024
Trades Instructor Certificate - School of Instructor Training
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC05-2024
Machinist Apprenticeship Training - Levels 1-4
BCIT
06.2018
Skills
- Safety
- Self-assessment
- Repair and maintenance
- Manual machining
- CNC Machinist
- Specialty measuring tools
- Clean work environment
- Lathes
- Milling machines
- Saws
- Drill presses
- Keyseaters
- Surface grinders
- Line boring equipment
- Shop etiquette
Certification
- Trades Instructor, Vancouver Community College, 04/01/24
- Red Seal Endorsement, Industry Training Authority, 05/01/18
- Certificate of Qualification, Industry Training Authority, 07/01/18
- Certificate of Apprenticeship, Industry Training Authority, 07/01/18
Volunteeringandleadership
- Girl Guides of Canada, Volunteer Unit Leader, Powell River and Nanaimo, BC, 08/01/14-05/01/23
- Ravens Wheelchair Basketball Team, Volunteer Head Coach, Powell River, BC, 08/01/09-01/01/15
Timeline
Guest Metalwork Teacher
Brooks Secondary School
10.2024 - 10.2024
Trades Instructor
North Island College
05.2024 - 06.2024
CNC Machinist
VMAC
10.2023 - Current
CNC Machinist
Eddyfi Technologies
05.2022 - 10.2023
Machinist/Millwright
Metaltech
09.2021 - 05.2022
Temporary Machinist
Harmac Pulp
03.2021 - 09.2021
Journeyman Machinist
Paper Excellence
05.2014 - 04.2021
Provincial Instructor Diploma - School of Instructor Training
Vancouver Community College
Inclusive Leadership in Construction And Trades -
Vancouver Community College
Train The Trainer Certificate - School of Instructor Training
Vancouver Community College
Trades Instructor Certificate - School of Instructor Training
Vancouver Community College
Machinist Apprenticeship Training - Levels 1-4
BCIT
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