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Sean Koopmans

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Skilled tradesperson with a background in relationship cultivation. Resilient and efficient, my work ethic and devotion translates to positive outcomes and new opportunities. I speak the language of the trades and deliver results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Plumber/Pipefitter

Division 15 Mechanical
12.2021 - Current
  • Streamlined workflow by maintaining meticulous standards of installation procedures with precise adherence to BIM/schematics.
  • Developed vast knowledge of materials and equipment to accommodate existing and developing plumbing requirements while implementing necessary changes to optimize cost efficiency
  • Headed teams for hydronic installations at both UBC North Recreation Centre and UBC Beatty Biodiversity Centre Expansion, and finishing for Vancouver Centre 2.
  • Consistently garnered positive performance reviews and granted leadership of multiple piping projects

Plumber Pipefitter

Vanguard Mechanical Ltd.
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Led cast-iron drainage and domestic water pipe teams on two different sites (Union Gospel Mission Women & Families Centre and The Bowline Apartments) after eight months into first year of apprenticeship
  • Received positive performance reviews from the owner and from foremen. One stated, "Sean is the best first year I've ever had." (I can back that one up with a name and number.)
  • Developed quick understanding of the industry and developed my professionalism by taking on any new challenge I could get my hands on.

Senior Fundraiser and Community Engagement Officer

JDRF
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Cultivated relationships with new and existing donors to increase donations, my favourite example being an annual fishing derby that now raises $10,000 a year hosted by an initially disgruntled fundraiser who answered my first phone call with, "Why are you calling and what the hell do you want?"
  • Developed and executed creative strategies to promote fundraising events, including Walk for a Cure, Ride for a Cure, and the annual Gala.
  • Exceeded target revenue goals by identifying new potential donors and implementing targeted outreach strategies.
  • Facilitated grant writing efforts, resulting in successful acquisitions of funds from foundations and government sources.

Education

Red Seal Certification (in Progress) - Plumbing

Pacific Vocational College
Burnaby, BC
12.2024

Associates Diploma - Technical Writer

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
07.2020

Skills

  • Cultivating and managing relationships of existing and potential customers/donors
  • Hydronic installations
  • Vast knowledge of piping materials
  • Interpreting building plans
  • Speaking and writing English articulately
  • Expertise with Microsoft Office and Adobe Design products

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Plumber/Pipefitter

Division 15 Mechanical
12.2021 - Current

Plumber Pipefitter

Vanguard Mechanical Ltd.
11.2020 - 12.2021

Senior Fundraiser and Community Engagement Officer

JDRF
06.2018 - 07.2020

Red Seal Certification (in Progress) - Plumbing

Pacific Vocational College

Associates Diploma - Technical Writer

British Columbia Institute of Technology

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