Ryan Neilson
Carpenter at Blue Lake Landscaping & General Contracting- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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National Coaching Certification Program: Certified Levels 1 & 2
COACHING ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
Experience
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Blue Lake Landscaping & General Contracting
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Canada
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Facilities Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Carpenter
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Oct 2016 - Present
Responsible for tool setup, installation, project management, adherence to safety guidelines and site cleanup. Experience in carpentry and woodworking in residential and commercial settings, including ground-up garage builds and full house renovations. Interior projects involving drywall install, mudding and taping, painting, cabinet and fixture install, casing, baseboard finishing and electrical wiring. Exterior projects including installation of framing, Tyvek and siding, roofing, fencing and decks.Key projects & Achievements:- “Best in Show” display at Calgary Home and Garden Show 2018/2019- Full house demolition and rebuild from base foundation- Custom basement developments and multiple ground-up garage builds- Multi-level composite deck and stair construction
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Landscape Foreman
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Oct 2016 - Sep 2018
Management and installation of landscaping and features, crew transportation and material delivery. Management of crew members, scheduling efficiency and quality control to ensure projects meet customer expectations. Key Projects & Achievements:- “Best in Show” display at Calgary Home and Garden Show 2017
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Cobblestone Home and Garden
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Calgary, AB
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Assistant Manager, Business Development and Environmental Lead
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Apr 2011 - Sep 2016
Landscape lead responsible for design, supply, install and maintenance for customers, contractors and businesses. Duties include: business development, staff mentoring, training and management in landscaping and retail; promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability locally through workshops and trade shows; ensuring all staff uphold company values and superior level of customer service. Key Projects & Achievements: - Residential and business landscape design, installation and team management of a landscaping crew of between 2 to 8 staff - Multiple residential supply and installations for Landform Irrigation & Landscaping - Commercial landscape supply, installation and maintenance for projects with New Concepts Landscaping & Contracting for the Calgary Police Service-Commercial Head Office - Plant and aggregate plans, supply and recommendation for various projects with contractors, including Prestige Landscaping, ULS Landscaping, Yardworx Calgary
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Pinebrook Golf & Country Club
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Calgary, AB
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Turf Care Assistant
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Apr 2009 - Aug 2010
Managed turf care team and work load for exceptional quality and efficient upkeep. Duties include: monitoring and responding to horticulture needs, operating heavy machinery and performing a variety of greens keeping tasks in a team setting. Key projects & Achievements: - New green construction, irrigation and maintenance - Snow removal, salting & sanding on roadways and golf course to increase accessibility and prevent damage - Redesign of fairway and green irrigation to increase efficiency
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7-Eleven
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Calgary, AB
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Sales Associate
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2008 - 2008
Student position, responsible for planning and execution of stocking of new inventory. Student position, responsible for planning and execution of stocking of new inventory.
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Water Valley Golf & Country Club
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Water Valley, AB
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Assistant Superintendent
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Apr 2004 - Aug 2007
Mentoring grounds crew team of 2-5 workers, managing tasks to ensure golf course quality, and providing training for tool and machinery use and safety. Key Projects & Achievements - New tee-box installation and maintenance - Flood damage reparations and mitigations on golf course, paths and flower beds - Multiple fairway drainage and irrigation installations Mentoring grounds crew team of 2-5 workers, managing tasks to ensure golf course quality, and providing training for tool and machinery use and safety. Key Projects & Achievements - New tee-box installation and maintenance - Flood damage reparations and mitigations on golf course, paths and flower beds - Multiple fairway drainage and irrigation installations
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Water Valley Forest Nursery
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Water Valley, AB
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Greenhouse Assistant
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2000 - 2005
Aid in growing and distribution of plant seedlings. Duties include: Sort, pack and aid distribution of young coniferous trees for Foothills reforestation programs; Tend to welfare of seedlings and flowering plants; Aid in upkeep with irrigation, equipment, supply stock, and greenhouse repair. Aid in growing and distribution of plant seedlings. Duties include: Sort, pack and aid distribution of young coniferous trees for Foothills reforestation programs; Tend to welfare of seedlings and flowering plants; Aid in upkeep with irrigation, equipment, supply stock, and greenhouse repair.
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Education
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Mount Royal University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), General Science: Geography Minor -
Cremona School