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Michael Racine

Welland,ON

Summary

Extensive construction skills in framing, carpet and flooring installation. Mechanical skills with various types of engines including diesel and small engines. Owned and operation of various heavy equipment. Management and organization skills for installation crews. Entrepreneur skills. Extensive onsite experience in new housing construction.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Farmer

Self Employed
06.2005 - 08.2025
  • Increased crop yield by implementing innovative farming techniques and optimizing irrigation systems.
  • Enhanced soil quality through regular testing, targeted fertilization, and proper crop rotation practices.
  • Reduced operational costs by streamlining processes and leveraging sustainable farming methods.
  • Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.
  • Extensive knowledge operating skid steer excavator front end loader forklift. Class D dump truck and water truck, farm tractor and all implements ie hay bind, disc bind, hay bailor etc
  • Renovated 3 turn of the Century barns into living quarters, offices and stalls including underfloor heating, plumbing and electrical.
  • Raised and bred horses for sale and for use in lessons and trail rides.
  • Serviced local tourism for trail rides on Welland Canal.
  • Competed for representing Canada in 3 world class events in barrel racing and pole bending.

Owner

Aapex Driving Academy
05.1989 - 05.2003
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Responsible for expansion of 1 location to 10 locations in 3 years.
  • In car and in class instructor for driving school.
  • Over seeing all training of in car and in class instructors.
  • Hiring and management of over 44 employees
  • Scheduling of over 1200 lessons per week
  • Advertising and Marketing coordinator and innovator
  • Payroll
  • Worked with local school boards with Niagara South Board and Catholic Board of Education.
  • Upkeep and maintenance of over 40 vehicles.
  • Responsible for tenders and bids for local school boards.
  • Daily cash bank deposits.



Warehouse Manager

A1 Flooring
06.1989 - 12.1994
  • Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
  • Streamlined operations for faster order processing by updating warehouse layout and organization.
  • Reduced product damage with improved packaging methods and training staff on proper handling techniques.
  • Enhanced employee productivity, implementing effective scheduling and task delegation strategies.
  • Extensive fork lift experience with walk behind, sit in both electric and propane, indoor and outdoor fork lifts.
  • Responsible for shipping and receiving and purchase orders.
  • Implementing and filling job order for installation crews up to 22 crews per day.
  • Inventory Control and Management, shipping, receiving, stocking .
  • Extensive experience training Warehouse staff on handling and operating forklifts, shipping and receiving procedures.
  • Customer service in handling cash and carry orders, deliveries and sales.
  • Responsible for estimating new and old houses for carpet and floor installations.
  • Sales of carpet, vinyl flooring, hard wood flooring and ceramic flooring.

Warehouse Worker

A1 Flooring
06.1979 - 05.1989
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems.
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Increased accuracy of inventory records through meticulous documentation and regular audits.

Education

Highschool -

Eastdale Secondary School
Welland, ON
06.1989

Skills

  • Farm Operations Management
  • Crop Rotation
  • General Maintenance
  • Budget Management
  • Farm Equipment Maintenance
  • Labour Management
  • Harvesting
  • Heavy Equipment Operations
  • Problem Solving
  • Weather Forecasting
  • Decision Making
  • Farm Machinery Operation
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Can rebuild engines
  • Work well under pressure
  • Adept problem solver
  • Reliable and punctual

Languages

English
Professional Working
French
Professional Working

Certification

Level 3 Certified International Ski Instructor, Journeyman 1 Blacksmith and Farrier, Certified Master Horseman, Previous Fork Lift Operator (expired), WHMIS (expired)

Timeline

Farmer

Self Employed
06.2005 - 08.2025

Warehouse Manager

A1 Flooring
06.1989 - 12.1994

Owner

Aapex Driving Academy
05.1989 - 05.2003

Warehouse Worker

A1 Flooring
06.1979 - 05.1989

Highschool -

Eastdale Secondary School

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