Gerald Walker

Experience

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  Department of National Defence

  Nov 1977 - May 1981

  Air Traffic Controller

  Completed basic training in CFRS Cornwallis, NS. Completed level 3 training at CFS Sudbury, ON, level 3 training consisted of the following: air traffic radar, height finder radar, radio usage, tactical surveillance, civilian aircraft tracking, aircraft identification, judging aircraft speed on radar screen, how to interpret aircraft information on radar screen, flight plans, regional areas, station data and NORAD control centres and region's. Level 4 on the job training was completed at various bases in Canada and the United States. It consisted of the following: air traffic tracking, air weapons, air craft identification, weapons control and countermeasures, scrambling aircraft, aircraft fighter training and aircraft navagation and dog fighting. Was promoted to a level 5 team which ran the station in the event that all communications were lost with the outside world. This was a very prestigious role in our line of work. Successfully completed training about what happens in the event of a war breaking out in accordance with NORAD procedures and aircraft in North American airspace at that time, the Strategic Air Command, it's uses what it's about, why it's required, what to do and who it is charge of it when instituted and how it operates. Successfully completed my level 5 training at CFB North Bay, ON which consisted of the following: CADIZ the 200 mile limit surrounding North America, locating friendly or foe aircraft, air movement data, how pilots register their flight plans, what are the guidelines and timelines for an aircraft becoming a friendly or foe, fighter interception, fighter aircraft tactics and fighter combat. The reason for leaving was that I had travelled to to many locations in the amount of years that I was IN so decided to leave on my own terms. Honorably Discharged. Show less

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  Union Electric Ltee

  May 1984 - Sept 1992

  Sales Manager

  Reporting directly to the President of Union Electric. Responsible for calling on new and existing Clients. Responsible for new territory expansions within Eastern Canada with the following areas. ie: Hawkesbury, Ottawa, Cornwall, Kingston, Brockville Fredericton, Moncton and Halifax. My mandate was to increase sales with a increased profitability. My position allowed for the hiring and termination of employees luckily this part of the task was completed with only hiring a few extra employees. Training was also a part of the equation and necessary because some employees required in depth training about the electrical field as well as complete knowledge about selling to our clients. Brought the division from 2.5 M per year to 11.5 M per year within a 2 year period. All of the work was completed manually as unit computers were not then available. The reason for leaving was, the company declared bankruptcy. Show less

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  Franklin Empire Inc.

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Sales Representative

  Responsible for client satisfaction as far as the projects and material was concerned. Had direct dealings with the buyers, electricians, electrical engineers and end users. Attained the profit guidelines set out by the V. P. Sales. Competed numerous training courses offered by suppliers as well as company sponsored trade shows. Ability to train contractors and industry accounts in the new items which were available within the company. Effectively negotiated pricing in both daily business and contractual programs. Show less

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  Simplified AC Serives Inc.

  Oct 1999 - Aug 2006

  President

  Simplified AC Services Inc. was created by myself to be a manufacturer of auxiliary cabinets and switchgear for the UPS industry, this meant designing a matrix of over 230 different styles of configuration of products. These items included Battery cabinets, DC landing cabinets, Transformer input and output cabinets and automatic and manual Maintenance Bypass cabinets. This project required that the cabinets themselves also were an exact match to the actual OEM's, these included Mitsubishi, Powerware and APC. After completing the design phase the next step was finding a suitable location within our budget with ample space in order to have an office and large enough space for assembly and manufacturing. Once found in Prescott, ON. The next phase was construction of a 2000 sq. ft. office which included a reception area, office space, executive office, cafeteria, clean up area, bathroom and an 8000 sq. ft., assembly area. The next phase was looking for qualified employees so that a minimal amount of training was required. Standerisation of the products was the next training item required for the technicians in order that each style of cabinet was completed in the same manner as the first one was. Once these steps were completed successfully. I went to ETL to get certifications on all cabinets manufactured and assembled, these were completed by attaining cETLus under CSA 1778 and 208 guidelines. I was responsible for operations, sales and assembly and final delivery and installation of the products sold. Once all of these items were completed things ran smoothly until the company was sold. Show less

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  Les Gestions Gerald Walker Inc.

  Oct 2006 - Aug 2012

  President

  The company was founded within the construction industry where it manufactured and repaired decks and fences. The following are the items that I was responsible for and successful in developing. Finding a suitable location to run the business from with an office, store room and parking area for the trucks and trailers. Self taught AutoCAD and Visio in order to design complete project drawings and get proper permits and inspection approvals. Developed a training program for the employees as well as hiring enough staff to operate effectively. After training the employees successfully, Sales were the next step, this was aided by an excellent advertising campaign in different construction flyer booklets that were delivered to a quarter million households across the Montreal area. In doing so we were booked for every season every year that we worked. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jul 2019 - now

  President
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  Canadian Executive Services Inc.

  Jul 2019 - now

  I am in charge of the complete operations of the company.

  • President

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Proprietor

    Jul 2019 - now