Owen Merrill
Terrace
Summary
Hardworking and ambitious professional with a passion for sales. Diverse background in construction, sales, and business operations. Expertise in driving results and achieving sales targets, and implementing successful sales strategies. Strong collaboration skills and adaptability with an ability to thrive in dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Branch Coordinator
Williams Machinery
06.2024 - Current
- Assist sales, rentals and service staff in day to day operations
- Coordinate service requests
- Coordinate rentals by creating contracts, invoicing customers, and documenting returns
- Create purchase orders
- Ship and receive parts and equipment
Media Sales Representative
Black Press Media
04.2021 - 06.2024
- This was a media sales job that required selling, booking and managing print, digital and social media advertising campaigns
- Daily tasks included developing new leads, selling to existing customers and managing client expectations
- This role was detail oriented and deadline based.
Skid Steer Operator
Pro Property
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Snow removal and ice management
- Load and transport machine on trailer
- General maintenance on machinery and vehicles.
- Provided valuable input during project planning phases to ensure optimal utilization of skid steer equipment capabilities.
- Completed projects in a timely manner with precise execution of excavation, grading, and leveling tasks.
General Contractor
West Coast Finishing
03.2017 - Current
- Small scale renovations, finishing work and interior and exterior painting
- This is my company.
Skidsteer Operator/ landscaper
Master Sweeper
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Remove snow in skidsteer and plow truck, transport with dump truck during winter months
- Deliver bins with roll off truck, landscaping and maintenance in summer months.
Excavator Operator
Boyd Excavating
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Dig and backfill holes for vault boxes, assist fibre technicians doing underground fibre optic upgrades.
- Assisted in site preparation tasks, including clearing debris and vegetation, ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.
Assistant Manager
CDG Custom Contracting
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Apply for building permits, price out, order and deliver building materials, co- ordinate with contractors and sub trades.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Carpenter
CDG Custom Contracting
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Large scale house construction, i built over 15 homes with this company as well as worked on a 9 unit townhouse complex.
Carpenter Apprentice/ Excavator operator
Tidal Wave Services
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Residential and commercial rennovations, framing, concrete work, timber frame, window/ door installation, flooring, trim and finishing work
- Dig/ backfill for underground services and concrete formwork
Bobcat Operator
Calgary Metal Recycling
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Transport and load/ unload different materials using different attachments
- Weigh and keep track of different metals, feed different processing machinery, empty bins, grade roads
- Performed daily equipment inspections, identifying issues early to minimize downtime for repairs or maintenance.
- Contributed to a strong team atmosphere among heavy equipment operators through active participation in daily safety briefings and open communication with colleagues.
Pilot Truck Driver
TDK pilot services
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Driving lead and follow pilot escort vehicles to transport over sized loads to their destination
- Worked with a variety of clients in a variety of settings.
Education
Enterprise Sales Professional Certificate -
Queens University
Red Seal Carpentry -
Coast Mountain College
Bar mixology -
SAIT Polytechnic
Grade 12 Dogwood -
Caledonia Senior Secondary
Skills
- Advertising sales
- Business operations
- Campaign management
- Client acquisition
- Client prospecting
- CRM proficiency
- Digital advertising
- Equipment operation
- Machinery transportation
- Sales strategy development
- Social media expertise
- Time management
Certification
- BC class 5 drivers license
- Bobcat Parts Specialist Gold
- Clean drivers abstract
- Forklift Operator Certificate
- Mini Excavator Operator Certificate
- Skidsteer Loader Operator Certificate
- WHMIS
Additional Information
References available upon request
Timeline
Branch Coordinator
Williams Machinery
06.2024 - Current
Media Sales Representative
Black Press Media
04.2021 - 06.2024
Pilot Truck Driver
TDK pilot services
04.2020 - 10.2022
Skid Steer Operator
Pro Property
10.2019 - 03.2021
Skidsteer Operator/ landscaper
Master Sweeper
10.2017 - 10.2019
General Contractor
West Coast Finishing
03.2017 - Current
Excavator Operator
Boyd Excavating
10.2016 - 11.2016
Assistant Manager
CDG Custom Contracting
01.2016 - 10.2017
Carpenter
CDG Custom Contracting
10.2015 - 01.2016
Carpenter Apprentice/ Excavator operator
Tidal Wave Services
08.2013 - 10.2015
Bobcat Operator
Calgary Metal Recycling
05.2012 - 08.2013
Enterprise Sales Professional Certificate -
Queens University
Red Seal Carpentry -
Coast Mountain College
Bar mixology -
SAIT Polytechnic
Grade 12 Dogwood -
Caledonia Senior Secondary
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