Experience

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  VISTA Training, Inc. and VISTA Training Canada, Inc.

  • Business Development Manager

    • Feb 2020 - Present

    Working closely with customers, to understand their technical enablement challenges, developing detailed training proposals and helping with the execution of training plans. • Conduct Training Needs Assessments with key customers.• Develop detailed training proposals and plans for the adoption of VISTA Training services.• Maintain a strong relationship with customers to ensure flawless execution of training plans.

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  Centerra Gold Inc.

  • Training Superintendent

    • Dec 2017 - Feb 2020

    Enhance employee’s skill, performance, productivity, and quality of work.• Create a positive learning environment and infuse pride in organizational values and mission. • Guide selection and manage delivery of leadership development programs.• Assess workforce training needs and advise on the most appropriate training method.• Identify strategies that will provide greatest benefit to stakeholders.• Implement a Training Management System to centralize training records and improve tracking.

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  New Gold

  • Ontario, Canada

  • Training Superintendent

    • Apr 2015 - Nov 2017
    • Ontario, Canada

    Support site-wide Organizational needs by instituting systems and processes for a start-up operation.• Provided strategic and tactical leadership in the development of the local workforce.• Assessed training needs and implemented programs resulting in excellent safety record.• Aided in selecting and mentoring a high performing leadership and training team. • Prepared annual training budgets, and Life of Mine (LOM) training budget forecast.

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  CNRL

  • Ft McMurray Horizon Site

  • Specialist Mine Training Systems and Development

    • Oct 2011 - Sep 2014
    • Ft McMurray Horizon Site

    Support Mine and Maintenance needs by instituting processes and training materials in a timely manner.• Implemented training systems and programs resulting in improved year over year safety performance.• Provided strategic and tactical leadership in the development of operator and maintenance training.• Designed and administered a tracking system to report on required and reoccurring training.

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  VISTA Training

  • Alberta, Canada

  • Principal/Executive/Account Manager

    • Jan 2001 - Oct 2011
    • Alberta, Canada

    Responsible for field service management, customer relations, budgeting, process improvement, product development, warranty administration, corporate planning, policy writing, and communication.• Facilitated the development of a world class training program which resulted in a nationally recognized award for innovative application to blended learning techniques. • Defined, designed, developed, and deployed a library of curriculum for heavy equipment operation which resulted in the de facto training method for northern Alberta mines and tailings operations.• Identified and collaborated in the development of best practices for new operations which resulted in multiple successful startups without incidents.

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  EtherWalk Technologies Inc.

  • Ft Mc Murray, AB

  • Small Business Owner

    • Jan 1997 - Dec 2001
    • Ft Mc Murray, AB

    Founder of a start-up company which exploited emerging technologies and techniques to advance heavy equipment operator training. • Performed current and future state analysis, conducted pilot proof of concept(s) and developed corporate strategy for how organizations can use computer-based learning to improve time-to-competence and more effectively manage performance.• Designed an industry-first proprietary Learning Management System (LMS) to manage student roster, course delivery, online testing, and data tracking.• Implemented technology to support advanced training systems, and educated customers on its use.

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  Suncor Energy

  • Fort Mc Murray, AB

  • Journeyman Welder/ HEO

    • 1987 - 2001
    • Fort Mc Murray, AB

    Welder and later years as a Supervisor in a heavy industrial setting. Managing health and safety of personnel and ensuring production met or exceeded company standards. Performed annual audits of health and safety program. Safety Related Experience • Suncor Loss Management Element Leader (ILCI), 1997 – 2000Planned Inspections • Suncor Health & Safety Committee, 1993 – 1996Mine Representative for VP level quarterly meetings• Suncor Loss Management Element Member (ILCI) 1993 – 1996 Safety Meetings, Accident Investigations• Suncor Mine Operations Health & Safety Committee, 1990 – 1993Shift Representative for department monthly meetings, procedure development, HazOp (Hazardous Operability), Conflict Resolution, Root-Cause Analysis