David Shilson

David Shilson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Looking forward to starting the next chapter of my life as a Dock Forman at TransX Group of Companies

  • Education

    • Caribou College

      1998 - 1998
      GED

      I completed my GED

  • Experience

    • Prestige Parcel Pick-up

      Jan 1991 - Jan 2005
      Dispatcher

      • Completed driver delivery duties for the first two years• Completed dispatch duties including answering phones, logging calls, dispatching drivers for two years• Managed the courier division for 11 years overseeing all operations for the fleet• Worked on proposals for new clients• Set up a preventative maintenance program for the fleet• Responsible for hiring new drivers as needed• Responsible for discipline of drivers • Processed accounts payable and billing

    • Thermo Design Insulation Ltd

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2015
      Panel Finisher

      • Responsible for the collection of all safety paper work• Checking over handed in safety paperwork to make sure it is filled out properly• Keeping safety files on all jobs and filing all paper work• Filling out job site emergency response plans• Filling out job specific fall protection plans• Making maps for directions to nearest hospital and walk in clinic• Spot checking job sites to make sure safety rules are followed• Setting up monthly safety meetings providing topics to talk about • Finished flashing on panel walls• Measuring and ordering flashing for the job• Coordinating with supervisor on what his needs are on the site. • Cut and drilled on flashings around windows, base and corners of buildings• Marking out and cutting out doors and windows • Filling out all daily safety paperwork as required Show less

    • Diamond Delivery

      Aug 2015 - Jan 2017
      Dispatch Supervisor

      • Supervisory experience including organizing multiple crews, establishing work schedules and procedures, coordinating and reviewing work, resolving work related problems, recruiting and hiring staff, training employees, and conducting performance reviews.• Customer service skills and able to communicate effectively, multi-task, and work in a stressful environment with little or no supervision. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.• Ability to motivate and teach customer care and promote a continuous learning culture to other staff members.• Proficient leadership skills with a high level of attention to detail including making decisions, supervising, planning, and organizing.• Confident in organizing and participating in Occupational Health & Safety Programs.• Understands the importance of an effective fuel management program.• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and improvise in order to complete goals.• Ability to handle a service failure professionally. Assess the situation, find the problem, and correct the issue with excellent follow-up skills. Show less

    • Themo Design Insulation

      Feb 2017 - now
      Saftey Rep
    • TransX Group of Companies

      Jan 2018 - now
      • Dock Forman

        Mar 2019 - now
      • Dock Worker

        Jan 2018 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • • Computer Employment Skills Level 1 Beginner • Computer Employment Skills Level 2 Intermediate

    • Aerial Certificate • Fall Protection Certificate • Forklift Certificate

    • First Aid Certificate

    • TRANSCOM Dispatcher/Supervisor Coarse

      Transcom
      Apr 2015
    • Auditor training program • Leadership in Safety Excellence • Leadership in Safety Excellence-Proficiency • WHMIS Train The Trainer

      Alberta Construction Safety Association
    • Construction Safety Training Systems • WHMIS-Worker Certificate

      Alberta Construction Safety Association
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Green Room

      Issued by Calgary Reggae Fest on Aug 2014
      Calgary Reggae FestAssociated with David Shilson