Rhett Wyntjes
Victoria,BC
Summary
Personable business professional bringing successful six years in financial roles within a small business context and individual investments. Recent career move as an intelligence analyst was made to achieve a work-life balance, new challenge of intelligence work with the outdoor lifestyle of Vancouver Island, i.e. moved here to sail year round!
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Senior Analyst (J2 / Intellligence)
Department of National Defense, Canadian Armed Forces
11.2023 - Current
- Brief the Maritime Pacific (MARPAC) Rear Admiral on the current domestic intelligence situation in our Area of Responsibility (BC and the pacific maritime approaches to BC).
- Conduct analysis on information from multiple sources to assess, interpret and brief on natural hazards and regional security issues on the potential to impact the people of BC and to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) properties, personnel and equipment.
- Created domestic diaster exercise scenarios to challenge the various government organizations involved in emergency management, specifically, BC Public Safety, BC Wildfire Service, RCMP, Canadian Coast Guard and CAF
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
Chief Operations Officer (G3)
Department of National Defense, Canadian Armed Forces
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Responsible to the Base Commander to advise on all operations and training within 5th Canadian Divisional Support Group (5 CDSG) Gagetown
- Coordinating domestic operations with the G3 of 5th Canadian Division in providing operational support through the various support nodes across the maritime provinces of Canada.
- Supervised and mentored the operations officers of the eight units within 5 CDSG.
- Senior officer under the Chief of Staff to the Commander of 5 CDSG.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining strong relationships with regulatory bodies, primarily Natural Resources Canada and New Brunswick Health, and implementing necessary updates to internal policies.
President and General Manager
Sunpoke Energy Systems Ltd
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Grew the BBQ department from $50, 000 in 2016 to $300,000 in 2019, creating one of the largest BBQ stores in the Atlantic Region.
- Grew sales from $1.2mil in 2016 to 1.8mil by 2019.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Artillery Officer
Canadian Armed Forces
01.2009 - 07.2015
- Contributed to the development of tactical plans, effectively collaborating with team members and leadership.
- Maintained high levels of physical fitness, meeting or exceeding all military standards and requirements.
- Ensured safety of personnel, consistently adhering to strict safety protocols during live-fire exercises.
- Provided effective communication, during overseas operations in Afghanistan, between the Afghan National Army training HQ and NATO.
Investment Representative
Edward Jones
11.2005 - 07.2006
- Assisted clients with portfolio management, resulting in improved diversification and risk mitigation.
- Advised clients on their investments goals and sold stocks, bonds and mutual funds to suit the needs of the clients.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and addressing their investment needs.
Middle School Teacher
St. Patrick's
08.2004 - 07.2005
- Primarily taught grades 8 and 9, science and language arts.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Conservation Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB05.1999
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Operations Management
- Crisis Management
- Business Intelligence
- Data Analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Industry analysis
- Financial Forecasting
- Scenario Planning
- Budget Planning
- Investor Relations
- Knowledge of business operations
- Continuous Improvement
- Brand Management
Accomplishments
Canadian Forces Decoration, 2022
General Campaign Star - South-west Asia, 2013
Timeline
Domestic Senior Analyst (J2 / Intellligence)
Department of National Defense, Canadian Armed Forces
11.2023 - Current
Chief Operations Officer (G3)
Department of National Defense, Canadian Armed Forces
06.2020 - 10.2023
President and General Manager
Sunpoke Energy Systems Ltd
03.2016 - 03.2020
Artillery Officer
Canadian Armed Forces
01.2009 - 07.2015
Investment Representative
Edward Jones
11.2005 - 07.2006
Middle School Teacher
St. Patrick's
08.2004 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Conservation Sciences
University of Alberta
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