Pete Howell
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in the Canadian Armed Forces and IROC Personnel, specializing in recruitment and sales within Canada's energy and industrial sectors. Excelled in networking and negotiating, leveraging empathy and strategic SWOT analysis to secure key talent and foster long-term partnerships. Demonstrated tenacity and a keen ability to research and penetrate new markets, driving growth and innovation.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter - Independent Contractor
IROC Personnel
01.2023 - Current
- "Headhunter" and Recruiter that specialize in servicing Canada's Energy, Natural Resource and Industrial sectors
- Clients in Oil & Gas, Forestry, Mining, Construction and Manufacturing companies in Canada
- Personally specialize in skilled trades, that include, millwrights, automotive and heavy-duty mechanics, machinists, rotating equipment specialists, engineers, maintenance, production, and sales
- Source talent from all markets, job boards, and social media
- Handle both client, and candidate agency contracts or (NDA's)
President & Founder
Mav Industrial Solutions Inc.
01.2020 - Current
- Independent Sales Representatives, Recruiters & Consultants
- Specialize in manufacturing, industrial, rotating equipment sectors
- Review, interpret engineering drawings, and intellectual property
- Prospect new markets, customers, and maintain existing clients
- Handle client contracts and Non-Discloser Agreements (NDA's)
- Recommend solutions to client problems or applications
Sales, Marketing & Business Development
Industrial Manufacturing & Distribution
01.2002 - 12.2020
- Diversified business experience in machining, manufacturing, welding-fabrication, bearings, power transmission, gearboxes, rotating mechanical equipment
- Industrial, manufacturing and distribution markets with clients across Canada, United States, and International
- Specialize in Sales, Marketing, Business Development, building networks including long-term partnerships
- Industries include Forestry, Pulp & Paper, Mining, Construction, Mobile Equipment, Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defence, Wastewater & Waterworks Management, Cement, Aggregate, Plastics, Steel & Piping, Marine, Agricultural, Power Generation and much more
- Handle client contracts and Non-Discloser Agreements (NDA's)
Army - Soldier & Communication Specialist
Canadian Armed Forces
01.1995 - 12.2002
- Trained, operated as a professional soldier in the Army Primary Reserve within the Communications & Signals Corps
- Obtained military training & life skills that are transferable knowledge to the business world
- Strong leadership, integrity, perseverance, planning & strategy
- Project management & execution including critical team building
- Experienced and educated in a variety of military weapons, ordnance's, vehicles, and specialized communications equipment
- Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Winter Warfare training, survival skills
- Voluntarily released honorably as a Corporal from the military
Education
Business Management - Human Resources - HR Law & Employment Standards, Corporate Business Law, Micro & Macro Economics, Marketing & Advertising, Accounting & Financial, Business Communications
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Edmonton, ABSkills
- Quickly read people
- Empathetic
- Sympathetic
- Tracking down decision makers
- Networking
- Negotiating
- Compromising
- Tenacious
- Researching competitors
- Researching clients
- Researching opportunities
- Implement SWOT business analysis
References
References upon request
Timeline
Senior Recruiter - Independent Contractor
IROC Personnel
01.2023 - Current
President & Founder
Mav Industrial Solutions Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Sales, Marketing & Business Development
Industrial Manufacturing & Distribution
01.2002 - 12.2020
Army - Soldier & Communication Specialist
Canadian Armed Forces
01.1995 - 12.2002
Business Management - Human Resources - HR Law & Employment Standards, Corporate Business Law, Micro & Macro Economics, Marketing & Advertising, Accounting & Financial, Business Communications
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
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