Nicholas Foffano
Stoney Creek,ON
Summary
Energetic professional successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Customer-oriented supervisor with several years of hands-on experience overseeing employee performance and offering knowledgeable guidance and support. Expert in industry best practices and principles of employee management. Blends superb time management and organizational skills to drive group success.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
CDN construction
Ancaster, Ontario
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
CDN construction
Ancaster, Ontario
04.2019 - 01.2025
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations.
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure safe environment.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- Completed routine inspections on vehicles.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Front End Loader Operator-bob Cat- Excavator Teli
CDN construction
Ancaster
04.2019 - 01.2025
- Positioned loads accurately within truck beds by controlling height, angle, and tilt of load with loader bucket.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of equipment onto trailers using the loader's bucket attachment.
- Assisted customers and contractors by loading materials in vehicles.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Alerted professionals when stock ran low to reorder.
- Backfilled excavations after completing utility installations utilizing front end loader bucket control.
- Loaded and unloaded items to and from trucks.
- Moved heavy objects around job sites using the bucket attachment on the loader.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Communicated with professionals to coordinate daily tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by shoveling away loose debris from around machines prior to operation.
- Maintained machines by refueling, lubricating and completing minor repairs.
- Reported safety issues or concerns to professionals immediately for assessment.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Hydrovac Operator
Aqua fast flush
Ancaster, Ontario
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Loaded and unloaded materials from truck beds as needed for projects.
- Traveled between multiple job sites within designated geographic region as needed.
- Completed routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, filter replacements. on a regular basis.
- Provided assistance with setup, take down of hydrovac equipment at start, end of each shift as needed.
- Operated hydrovac trucks in a safe and responsible manner while performing excavation services for various clients.
- Performed pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections to check for maintenance and repair needs.
- Inspected work sites prior to beginning excavation processes to identify any potential hazards or obstacles that could impede progress.
- Responded promptly to service calls from customers regarding emergency repairs or maintenance needs.
- Cleaned, maintained, and repaired hydrovac equipment as needed.
- Operated high-pressure water and vacuum systems to liquify and remove dirt from target areas.
- Removed oil spills and performed general cleaning duties to keep units tidy and safe.
- Communicated with customers regarding project timelines, expectations, issues. throughout the duration of each job.
- Set up equipment safely to prevent injury or damage.
- Uncovered utilities, slotted trenches and cleaned sewer lines.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Newman
Hamilton, ON06-2016
Skills
- Schedule development
- Analytical thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Project planning
- Relationship building
- Documentation and reporting
- Public speaking
- Goal oriented
- Customer service
- [Software] experience
- Negotiation
- Processes and procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Risk management
- Process monitoring and improvement
- Team building
- Employee motivation
- Safety protocols
- Industrial hygiene
- Decision-making
- Hazard abatement
- Vehicle safety
- Accident reduction planning
- Safety documentation and materials
- Emergency response
- Incident reporting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Traffic management
- Safety courses
- Workplace safety
- OSHA compliance
- Fall protection
- OSHA standards and codes
- Noise control
- Lifting operations
- Chemical handling
- Confined space entry
- Protective equipment
- Personal protective equipment
Timeline
Supervisor
CDN construction
01.2020 - 01.2025
Heavy Equipment Operator
CDN construction
04.2019 - 01.2025
Front End Loader Operator-bob Cat- Excavator Teli
CDN construction
04.2019 - 01.2025
Hydrovac Operator
Aqua fast flush
01.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Newman