Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Significant Career Achievements
Certificates And References
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Samuel Paterson

Niagara Falls

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive leadership experience in fleet operations and emergency response planning. Proven track record of driving efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing team performance with a strong emphasis on cost reduction and service excellence. Skilled in managing trade and unionized environments, utilizing knowledge of quality assurance ISO standards, OHS, WHIMS, HTA, Adequacy Standards. Dedicated to achieving organizational objectives with a stern focus on success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Coach- U14 Boys, U15 & U17 Girls OPDL Soccer

Niagara Falls Soccer Club
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Design and deliver high-level functional training programs to propel players to University and National level soccer through their participation in the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL).
  • Managed all scheduling for training, travel and marketing events.
  • Select/ recruit all team members and appoint and mentor all coaching staff.
  • Responsible for all player development.
  • Responsible for initiating and maintaining a collaborative approach with community/ corporate stakeholders through outreach and marketing initiatives.

Head Coach- U14 Boys, U15 & U17 Girls OPDL Soccer

Niagara Falls Soccer Club
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Design and deliver high-level functional training programs to propel players to University and National level soccer through their participation in the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL).
  • Managed all scheduling for training, travel and marketing events.
  • Select/ recruit all team members and appoint and mentor all coaching staff.
  • Responsible for all player development.
  • Responsible for initiating and maintaining a collaborative approach with community/ corporate stakeholders through outreach and marketing initiatives.

Fleet Supervisor/Manager

Niagara Regional Police Service
01.2005 - 01.2023
  • Managed all mobile assets and related equipment, including multi-year vehicle replacement forecasting, procurement, deployment, maintenance, decommissioning, and disposal.
  • Implemented and managed a preventative maintenance program.
  • Oversaw the daily utilization of a specialized fleet management program.
  • Prepared and managed $1.4 million Capital and $2.5 million annual operating budgets.
  • Responsible for staff hiring, scheduling, development, training, and evaluations.
  • Ensured fleet facility and all mobile assets were compliant with MTO, HTA, and OHS guidelines.
  • Lead role in Accident Review Committee, Equipment Committee, Job Evaluation Committee.

Education

Certificate IV in Business Management- Automotive -

TAFE

Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training - undefined

TAFE

Qualified Automotive Technician 310S Red Seal - undefined

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON

Automotive Apprenticeship - undefined

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON

Certified Automotive Fleet Manager - undefined

NAFA
05.2025

Australian Recognized Tradesman's Qualification - Electrical - undefined

Australian Recognized Tradesman's Qualification - Automotive - undefined

Skills

  • Fleet Management
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Operations Management
  • Financial Management
  • Health & Safety
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Software Proficiency

Significant Career Achievements

  • Impeccable 100% vehicle safety rating.
  • Developed and implemented new vehicle branding initiatives, including implementing uniform fleet design to increase brand exposure.
  • Recommended and successfully transitioned to a new Fleet Management Software program.
  • Initiated and managed quality Fee for Service opportunities with external agencies such as CBSA, Niagara Parks Police, municipal Fire Services, Brock University, and other policing agencies generating $200k-plus external income.
  • Number 1 GM Dealership in Australia in Service Department customer service satisfaction.
  • Developed a strategic business case to secure the long-term future of the Engineering unit for the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service; receiving the commitment to construct a new $3.5 million facility.
  • Successfully established Green Fleet initiatives offering the NRPS the opportunity to reduce our carbon footprint through hybrid and dual fuel propulsion.

Certificates And References

  • Class G License and Drivers Abstract
  • Valid Canadian Passport and NEXUS Card
  • Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate
  • Relevant Police Clearance
  • Canadian National Soccer C License- Coaching
  • Employment Reference - Niagara Regional Police Service
  • Character references as required

Personal Information

Driving License: Class G License

Timeline

Head Coach- U14 Boys, U15 & U17 Girls OPDL Soccer

Niagara Falls Soccer Club
01.2023 - 01.2024

Head Coach- U14 Boys, U15 & U17 Girls OPDL Soccer

Niagara Falls Soccer Club
01.2023 - 01.2024

Fleet Supervisor/Manager

Niagara Regional Police Service
01.2005 - 01.2023

Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training - undefined

TAFE

Qualified Automotive Technician 310S Red Seal - undefined

Mohawk College

Automotive Apprenticeship - undefined

Mohawk College

Certified Automotive Fleet Manager - undefined

NAFA

Australian Recognized Tradesman's Qualification - Electrical - undefined

Australian Recognized Tradesman's Qualification - Automotive - undefined

Certificate IV in Business Management- Automotive -

TAFE
Samuel Paterson