Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Mailing Address
References
Languages
Timeline

Rick Todd

Fort Erie,ON

Summary

Skilled at teaching gun safety, firearms handling courses and other classes. 20+ years in the field and excellent communication, planning and conflict resolution skills. Looking for a fast-paced position with room for advancement.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Range Safety Officer

Silverdale Gun Club
2019.06 - Current
  • Work with off duty police officers from municipal, regional and provincial levels as well as CBSA Agents assisting them in improving their firearm skills
  • Developed incident reporting system that streamlined communication between staff members about potential safety concerns.
  • Taught classes on gun safety, concealed carry and other firearms-related topics.
  • Resolved technical problems between internal stakeholders and vendors.
  • Trained new personnel on range safety procedures, leading to a more knowledgeable workforce.
  • Enforced range rules and removed users for repeat or critical violations.
  • Directed safety protocols and daily range operations.
  • Monitored live-fire exercises, maintaining secure environment for all participants.
  • Maintained expertise in diverse firearms and ammunition.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for all training exercises, ensuring minimal accidents.
  • Established clear lines of communication with local law enforcement agencies for coordinated response during emergencies at shooting range facility.
  • Promoted a culture of safety among all employees through regular meetings, trainings, workshops.
  • Kept up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and regulations through continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Delivered comprehensive safety briefings to personnel before each training session, increasing awareness of potential hazards.
  • Conducted post-incident investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that prevent future occurrences.
  • Coordinated emergency response efforts during critical incidents on range, minimizing injuries and damage.
  • Implemented pistol and rifle marksmanship learning processes to guarantee student progress while expediting learning outcomes.

Student Recruitment and Marketing

Niagara College Canada
2018.05 - 2019.05
  • Design and implementation of student recruitment drives
  • Created manuals for set up, storage and transporting of promotional displays and equipment
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring for a variety of business administration classes
  • Mentored first, second- and third-year Supply Chain & Operations Management students
  • Created 50 manuals for various promotional assets
  • Created information packages for major recruitment drives for future staff
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Boatswain

DND
1991.10 - 1998.07
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Education

Advanced College Diploma Honours. - Business Administration

Niagara College, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
06.2019

Operations Management

  • Human Resources Management
  • Financial & Managerial Accounting
  • Business Communications & Report Writing
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Macro Economics
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Math of Finance
  • Spreadsheet Applications
  • Operations Analysis & Control
  • Operations Planning & Control
  • Graduation Dean's List, Semester 6 2019
  • Honour Roll, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019
  • Graduation with Distinction, 2019

Skills

  • Exceptional client service
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Flexible, adaptable, and collaborative
  • Critical thinker
  • Organizational aptitude
  • Self-motivated
  • Leads by example
  • Strong risk assessment skills
  • Safety Policy Development
  • Firearms Training
  • Adaptive Decision Making
  • Resolving Complaints
  • Record keeping proficiency
  • Incident Investigation Procedures
  • Firearms Safety Expertise

Mailing Address

435 Williams Cres, Fort Erie, ON, L2A 0E9

References

Available upon Request

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Range Safety Officer - Silverdale Gun Club
2019.06 - Current
Student Recruitment and Marketing - Niagara College Canada
2018.05 - 2019.05
Boatswain - DND
1991.10 - 1998.07
Niagara College - Advanced College Diploma Honours., Business Administration
Rick Todd