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Shawn Georgeoff

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Proven leader in operations and technical support, adept at driving project completions within budget at Pop A Lock Ottawa. Excelled in technical troubleshooting and fostering teamwork, enhancing customer satisfaction and team performance. Skilled in automotive locksmithing and training, consistently improving operational efficiency and security solutions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

VP of Operations - Locksmith

Pop A Lock Ottawa
Ottawa
05.2013 - 06.2023

Operations

  • Managed small- large scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Communicated with customer about specific security needs, adapting plans to meet needs and budget constraints.
  • Managed inventory of tools, supplies, and replacement parts to ensure readiness for any job requirement or customer need.
  • Stayed up-to-date on industry advancements through ongoing education, certification renewals, and attending trade shows or seminars.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Locksmith

  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of home and business security needs to provide tailored recommendations for improvements.
  • Used devices to open door locks without keys.
  • Repaired panic hardware and alarm detection connections on doors.
  • Installed new door hardware such as locks, plates, and closers
  • Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning locks, restoring functionality and ensuring security.
  • Used key cutting machines to duplicate or cut new keys, including programming new and duplicate keys into vehicle anti-theft systems.

Technical Support Specialist/Training Instructor

Primus
Ottawa
06.2010 - 05.2013
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving technical issues and providing timely support.
  • Troubleshot networking issues including connectivity problems, slow speeds, or complete outages effectively restoring service functionality promptly.
  • Trained new hires on technical support procedures, contributing to overall team success and performance improvement.
  • Documented support interactions for future reference.

Technical Support Specialist/Training Instructor

Sitel Call Center
Ottawa
02.2004 - 05.2010
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving technical issues and providing timely support.
  • Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.
  • Developed comprehensive knowledge of company''s products and services to provide accurate solutions to client inquiries.
  • Trained new hires on technical support procedures, contributing to overall team success and performance improvement.

Education

High School Diploma -

Osgoode Township High School
Metcalfe, ON

Residential, Commercial And Automotive Locksmith

Locksmith Training - Pop A Lock
Lafayette, Louisiana

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Training and mentoring
  • Computer Assembly
  • Operating System Expertise
  • Automotive Locksmithing
  • Exit Device Maintenance
  • Emergency Lockout Services
  • Installing new hardware

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

VP of Operations - Locksmith

Pop A Lock Ottawa
05.2013 - 06.2023

Technical Support Specialist/Training Instructor

Primus
06.2010 - 05.2013

Technical Support Specialist/Training Instructor

Sitel Call Center
02.2004 - 05.2010

High School Diploma -

Osgoode Township High School

Residential, Commercial And Automotive Locksmith

Locksmith Training - Pop A Lock
Shawn Georgeoff