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Mike Willard

Chilliwack,BC

Summary

Adept at steering high-stakes projects to success, my tenure at Ilwu 502 honed my heavy equipment operation and critical thinking skills. Proven track record in enhancing productivity and fostering team collaboration, I excel in dynamic environments requiring attention to detail and decisive action.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Longshoreman

Ilwu 502
New Westminster Bc
11.2005 - Current
  • Load and unload imported and exported products on and off cargo ships.
  • Increased productivity through effective collaboration with other longshoremen in a fast-paced environment.
  • Adhered to strict safety regulations while operating heavy machinery, minimizing accidents and injuries on the job site.

Snowboard Instructor

Casi
Vancouver Bc
04.1997 - Current

Teaching people any at age to snowboard to the best of their ability.

One on one or group lessons.

Pro/am Snowboarder

Snowboarding
Vancouver
01.1994 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Owner/operator

Bruise Boards Ltd
New Westminster Bc
02.2004 - 10.2013

In charge of dealling with day to day operation.

Purchasing/importing stock and putting into pos system.

Dealing with customers to give them the best expirence in a snowboard/skateboard shop.

Team manager. Taking care of our and overlooking our team riders goals and achievements.

Organizing people and places from sponsors to venues for events.

Owner Operator

101 Distribution
Vancouver Bc
01.2008 - 09.2012
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Imported and added product to inventory system to then wholesale art products to stores across Canada.

Glass Installer

Intracit Window Company
Vancouver Bc
02.2008 - 04.2012
  • Ensured safety compliance by wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and following industry guidelines during glass installations.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring the proper disposal of any broken or damaged materials.
  • Increased productivity by effectively utilizing tools and equipment specific to the glass installation trade.
  • Contributed to company growth by consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets in terms of quality and quantity of completed installations.
  • Troubleshot issues with glass products or installations, implementing solutions quickly to minimize disruptions for clients.

Striker

Eventstar Enterprizes.
Vancouver Bc
03.2006 - 11.2011

Setting up and tearing down large live events (concerts, rodeos, festival, confrences) and movie sets.

Rigging, lighting, scaffolding, stages, audio/video systems etc..

Education

Dowwood Graduation -

Mission Secondary School
Mission, BC
06.1994

Skills

    Working cohesively in big groups to put Together festivals contests and conferences

  • Physical strength
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Stamina and endurance
  • Crane operation
  • Rigging and lashing
  • Shipping container handling
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Decision-making

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

Gct 2021 whimis

Dangerous goods transport gct dgt

Gct lifting certificate 2021

Gct backing up pick up

Timeline

Glass Installer

Intracit Window Company
02.2008 - 04.2012

Owner Operator

101 Distribution
01.2008 - 09.2012

Striker

Eventstar Enterprizes.
03.2006 - 11.2011

Longshoreman

Ilwu 502
11.2005 - Current

Owner/operator

Bruise Boards Ltd
02.2004 - 10.2013

Snowboard Instructor

Casi
04.1997 - Current

Pro/am Snowboarder

Snowboarding
01.1994 - Current

Dowwood Graduation -

Mission Secondary School
Mike Willard