Ryan Swan
Coquitlam
Summary
Seasoned supervisor with a robust background in team building and decision-making. Excelled at the City of Coquitlam by enhancing communication and project management, ensuring quality standards and deadlines were met. Brings valuable experience from diverse roles across multiple city departments, showcasing adaptability and a keen eye for detail. I pride myself on leading by example and coming in with a positive can do attitude.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Working Foreman/Senior Maintenance Worker
City Of Coquitlam
06.2023 - Current
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
Maintenance Worker
City of Coquitlam
11.2022 - 06.2023
worked on various crews within Sanitary and Drainage Dept.
Field Supervisor 1
City of Surrey
11.2008 - 11.2022
- Kept teams on task to complete milestones on time.
- Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
- Evaluated performance and progress, and made proactive adjustments.
- Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.
- I worked in water from 2008 to 2016
- I worked in fleet running Backhoe/Excavator/Grader and Tandem from 2016 to 2019
- I worked in Streets as a field supervisor from 2019 until 2022 when I came to the City of Coquitlam
Trades 1
City of Port Coquitlam
06.2006 - 11.2008
I worked in Utilities and Construction during my time at Port Coquitlam
Labourer/Trades
City of Surrey
01.2004 - 06.2006
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- I worked as a swamper on the flush truck and then started my time in the water Dept.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centennial Secondary School
06.1996
No Degree - Heavy Duty Mechanics
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BCNo Degree - Business Management
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BCSkills
- Team Building
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- I have experience in many different areas related to the work done by the city; I have many years as a field supervisor in Surrey running multiple crews
- I have been acting in the role of Foreman on Capital Construction for almost 2 years during this time we have completed many projects in a variety of areas
Timeline
Acting Working Foreman/Senior Maintenance Worker
City Of Coquitlam
06.2023 - Current
Maintenance Worker
City of Coquitlam
11.2022 - 06.2023
Field Supervisor 1
City of Surrey
11.2008 - 11.2022
Trades 1
City of Port Coquitlam
06.2006 - 11.2008
Labourer/Trades
City of Surrey
01.2004 - 06.2006
No Degree - Heavy Duty Mechanics
Vancouver Community College
No Degree - Business Management
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
High School Diploma -
Centennial Secondary School
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