Mike Stortz
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Credentials
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Traffic Control Person
-Apr, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
GRID Facilitator
-Jan, 1994- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Pinnacle Strategies
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Mar 2014 - Present
Our firm advises firms on corporate culture opportunities and change management possibilitiesWe help companies challenge their current "people" status quo We advise, develop and deliver culture change strategiesWe develop and facilitate programs for executive leadership training, change management, and front line supervision skillsWe present proven culture and leadership ideas at conferencesWe deliver company specific workshops on how to improve team building particularly at mid manager levelsWe lead workshops on instructional and train the trainer skillsCompanies include Save On Foods, Mainroad Contracting, the BCCSA, and Apex Abilities
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BC Construction Safety Alliance
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Traffic Control Program, Quality Assurance
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Mar 2014 - Feb 2016
Identified and assessed the training needs and best practices of the Traffic Control Person (TCP) program for British Columbia.Liaised with regulatory and industry specific governing authorities, firms and organizations to optimize the traffic control operational priorities of multiple stakeholders The team re-designed the required 2 day training program to an interactive hands-on format resulting in a successful learning environmentResolved performance challenges through continuous encouragement and mentorship Provided mentoring opportunities for the program instructors to hone and develop skills Developed and implemented a range of facilitator activities to ensure the optimum quality control of the instructors (ISW certified) and the program. Ensured continued optimal delivery of the program through positive reinforcement during the audit process.
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Save-On-Foods
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Health & Safety + Manager, Training & Development
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May 1983 - Feb 2014
Training & Development: Facilitated culture change management strategiesFacilitated senior manager leadership training (GRID) - 4 day course. Focused on increasing productivity through people. Tangible results were recognized.As Manager of Training for many years, developed and conducted numerous training programs for all levels of the company including training content experts to deliver workshops eg. management development, leadership, team building, communication, customer service, safetyManager of Safety:Directed the corporate health and safety program of > 125 retail stores.Directed corporate Certificate of Recognition (COR) in 2 provinces.Chaired a retail industry-specific team of Western Canada retailers sharing best safety practices to reduce industry injuriesLiaised with government and regulatory on behalf of the company and the retail industry in BCDeveloped and delivered interactive results oriented safety training Implemented numerous ergonomic improvements both in retail and office environments. Designed workstation setup for prevention of eyestrain, repetitive strain injuries, and back pain.Managed claims and return to work programs.
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Education
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Simon Fraser University
BSc (Kines) (Hons.), Ergonomics, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Organizational Behaviour
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