RON LUMMERDING
Penticton,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Project Supervisor with a proven track record in contract negotiation and team leadership. Expert in managing complex projects, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Successfully enhanced project delivery processes, resulting in increased efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Proficient in MS Office and adept at fostering collaborative environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Supervisor
Neptune Technology Group
Osoyoos, BC
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Coordinating and managing metering installation projects, field operations, inventory control, scheduling, and production
- Sourcing subcontractors from surrounding areas to perform installation and reading functions
- On-call troubleshooting in the field
- Conducting weekly meetings to track progress and ensure health and safety compliance
- Enforce project standards through site inspections, quality control, and incident investigation
- Interpreting and reviewing contracts
- Upholding contract specifications
- Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for projects.
- Analyzed customer feedback data from completed projects in order to identify areas of improvement for future initiatives.
- Maintained records of project progress including task completion status reports, financial tracking documents.
- Inspired team members by fostering positive environment and boosting employee confidence.
- Trained employees in safety processes and procedures to comply with corporate rules.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding project expectations and deadlines.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents related to plumbing projects in order to determine scope of work required.
- Maintained inventory records of tools and materials used on the job site.
- Adhered to established policies and procedures while performing assigned duties.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Participated in educational opportunities by reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and joining professional organizations.
- Supervised personnel in order to meet goals related to quality, efficiency, productivity, cost control.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss upcoming projects and tasks.
- Ensured that all plumbing work was completed in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with team members to ensure safe working conditions.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
Administrator / Projects Manager
Darkhorse Construction
Penticton, BC
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Calculated material costs for projects based on labor estimates provided by clients.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to work specialty areas, heating or electrical wiring work.
- Maintained records and documented actions for progress reports.
- Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
- Studied blueprints or building plans to prepare layout and materials required.
- Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.
- Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to specifications.
Office Manager / Tradespersons Development
Ultimate Tradesmen / Trades Labour Corp (TLC)
Penticton, BC
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Human resources development and dispatch.
- Marketing and social media.
- Business development
- Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
- Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
Office Manager / Tradespersons Development
SOS Labour Leasing
Penticton, BC
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Human resources development and dispatch.
- Marketing and social media.
- Administration
- Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Interpreted and communicated work procedures and company policies to staff.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
Project Administrator / Carpenter
First Choice Renos
Kelowna, BC
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Interfaced with suppliers and vendors to coordinate services required by the project team.
- Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, budgets, and other documents to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Ensured that all relevant documentation was up-to-date throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Managed resources such as personnel, materials, equipment, and funding necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Verified work compliance with applicable regulations, codes and specifications.
- Monitored project performance against established goals and objectives.
- Organized team meetings and ensured timely delivery of deliverables from each team member.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Collected feedback from stakeholders to improve the quality of future projects.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Maintained a database of key contacts related to the project activities.
Financing and Marketing Manager
Exxel Trucks and Equipment
Chilliwack, BC
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Sales and Financing of large trucks and equipment
- Brand management
- Digital and traditional marketing Strategy
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing structures.
- Made estimates of funds required for short and long-term financial objectives of organization.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activity to inform business strategy.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Advised clients on available financing options when necessary.
- Advised clients on the best financing options for their needs.
- Handled customer inquiries regarding available listings, pricing, financing options.
- Negotiated with customers on price, financing and trade-ins.
- Arranged financing for customers, processed paperwork and set up payment structures.
- Negotiated financing agreements with banks, private investors, and other entities.
- Produced ideas for promotional events or activities and organized them efficiently.
- Planned and executed campaigns for corporate promotion, launching of new product lines.
- Supervised creation of marketing materials and collateral.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and sales.
- Managed social media accounts and campaigns.
- Tracked and measured marketing outcomes including marketing activities, response, leads, sales, retention, and ROI.
- Generated ideas to increase sales through creative promotions.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to advertising and promotions.
- Set specific marketing goals that align with the overall direction and business goals.
- Drafted press releases announcing new products or services.
Education
Associate of Arts Diploma - Mass Communications, General Arts
University College of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, B.C.01.2001
Radio and Broadcast Arts -
Columbia Academy of Radio, Television, and Recording Arts
Vancouver, B.C.01.1991
Skills
- Project management
- Inventory control
- Contract negotiation
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Resource allocation
- Mind mapping
- Materials delivery scheduling
- Task delegation
- Contract management
- Safety processes and procedures
- Budget administration
- Schedule management
- Proficient in MS Office, Quickbooks, Sage, Adobe creative cloud,
- Document coordination
- Presentation skills
- Stakeholder relations
Certification
- Intermediate First Aid Level C- CPR/AED (OFA level 2), 2024
- OHS Awareness, 2024
- Risk Assessment – Workplace Incident Investigations – Due Diligence, 2024
- Fall Protection / Confined Spaces / Ergonomic Hazards, 2024
- WHIMIS – Workplace Hazards – Dangerous Goods, 2024
- Workplace violence investigations / Asbestos Training, 2024
- AODA & AODA Trainer (Customer Service Standards Training), 2024
- Ladder Safety / Right To Refuse & RTR investigations, 2024
- Safe Lifting – Slip and Fall, 2024
Volunteer Experience
- Executive Committee, Yorkton Lions Club, 01/01/08 - 12/31/11
- Chairman, Yorkton Wine Festival, 01/01/07 - 12/31/09
- Committee Member / Marketing, Spring Expo Committee, 01/01/09 - 12/31/09
- Chairman / Board Member, Lobsterfest, 01/01/08 - 12/31/09
- Board Member, Yorkton Business In Downtown (YBID), 01/01/07 - 12/31/10
- Fundraising Committee, Yorkton Habitat for Humanity, 01/01/07 - 12/31/10
- Keynote Speaker, Wadena Executive Convention, 01/01/08
Timeline
Project Supervisor
Neptune Technology Group
08.2024 - 03.2025
Administrator / Projects Manager
Darkhorse Construction
08.2023 - 08.2024
Office Manager / Tradespersons Development
Ultimate Tradesmen / Trades Labour Corp (TLC)
04.2022 - 08.2023
Office Manager / Tradespersons Development
SOS Labour Leasing
05.2021 - 04.2022
Project Administrator / Carpenter
First Choice Renos
01.2017 - 02.2020
Financing and Marketing Manager
Exxel Trucks and Equipment
01.2015 - 01.2017
Associate of Arts Diploma - Mass Communications, General Arts
University College of The Fraser Valley
Radio and Broadcast Arts -
Columbia Academy of Radio, Television, and Recording Arts
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