MICHAEL SHINNER
Cobalt
Summary
Experienced with operating heavy machinery and performing manual labor tasks efficiently. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of safety protocols and equipment maintenance to ensure smooth operations. Track record of collaborating effectively with team members and adapting to changing job site needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer Operator
Colas, Miller's Paving
05.2020 - Current
- Communicated with team members using hand signals and radios.
- Partnered with crew members to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control.
- Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
- Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
- Controlled pedestrian movements to prevent intrusion into work zones.
- Assisted in minimizing road congestion during peak hours, by effectively managing traffic signals and controlling vehicle movement.
- Maintained a safe work environment for construction crews by implementing appropriate traffic control measures during projects.
- Worked with foreman to create effective temporary traffic control schemes.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations through the strict enforcement of traffic laws and permit requirements within construction zones.
- Trained new traffic controllers to properly use traffic control devices and apply best practices.
- Increased work quality by consistently leveling asphalt, gravel, or concrete materials across job sites.
- Synchronized tasks with paver operators, guaranteeing seamless transitions between stages of road surfacing processes.
- Performed routine pre-operation checks on rollers, identifying potential issues before they impacted work progress or safety standards.
- Supported effective team collaboration by communicating with fellow crew members on project progress and adjustments.
- Consistently met project deadlines while maintaining high-quality workmanship on various road construction and repair projects.
- Received, coordinated, and processed the dumping of asphalt trucks into C1 hopper of the shuttle buggy.
- Collected drivers paperwork for material distribution of work
Manager
Target Canada
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Completed weekly schedules according to payroll policies
- Contributed to merchandising ideas at team sale meetings
- Addressed and corrected sales staff communication issues in a tactful and effective manner
- Trainer and operator on all equipment Delegated out duties and tasks, to employees that best suit wins and opportunities to better grow the company
- Increased productivity by 99.8%, having the number 'Two' best rating in all of Canada
- Managed logistics, in stock on hands, pushing product to the floor/running the team for replacement
- Collaborated with customer service team members to give exceptional service throughout the entire shopping and purchasing experience
- Hired, trained and evaluated personnel in sales and marketing
Resident Building Manager
River Park Glen Condominium
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Managed all day-to-day activities involving tenants, subcontractors and property management
- Taught, promoted and enforced safe work practices among on-site staff
- Troubleshooted electrical and mechanical defects for residential, commercial and industrial sites
- Leasing apartments, prepare vacant units for re-renting
- Reviewed work orders and communicated with prior shift to assess work needs for the day
- Performed weekly maintenance assessments
- Inspected pipes and piping systems to assess their quality and condition
- Created and submitted daily reports on the progress of all plumbing projects
- Assisted in management of business operations by maintaining records and files, preparing cost and inventory reports, and ordering supplies
- Responded to emergency calls and rectified existing conditions
Freight & Receiving Associate
The Home Depot
01.2002 - 11.2010
- Responsible for stocking merchandise onto shelves to achieve 100% in stock status, merchandising new items and maintaining the store aisles and end caps
- Customer service by actively looking to greet and help customers as needed, answering questions about products and services, while generally contributing to an outstanding retail experience for the customers
- Physically able to lift 50lbs of materials and products, as well as use equipment
- Ensuring all merchandise is processed in a timely manner
- Process and prepare paperwork for shipping of products including bills of lading, shipment invoices, freight cost, monitor merchandise flow and markdowns, as well as answer incoming calls from various stores and vendors and important groups regarding purchase order status
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to use a computer tracking system to follow incoming and outgoing shipments
- Health and Safety Representative Instructor for the seminars we had held during the weekends, on how to tile floors, small bathroom updates, installing interior lighting
Education
High School Diploma -
Broxburn Academy
01.2000
Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Management
- Store Operations
- Recruiting & Interviewing
- Operations Management
- Result Oriented
- Time Management
- Asphalt paving
- Traffic control
- First aid training
- Safety
- Traffic management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
SFA
Timeline
Laborer Operator
Colas, Miller's Paving
05.2020 - Current
Manager
Target Canada
01.2013 - 06.2016
Resident Building Manager
River Park Glen Condominium
12.2011 - 12.2013
Freight & Receiving Associate
The Home Depot
01.2002 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Broxburn Academy