Rick Singh, M.Ed.

Experience

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  Ministry of Correctional Services

  Mar 1991 - Jul 2003

  Deputy Superintendent, Programs & Senior Staff Development Officer & Operational Manager

  Managed in large maximum security prison with active union environment - grievance free for 5 years. Dealt with significant crisis situations - working creatively to bring about a quick and successful resolution. Established strong relationships with multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.Managed return to work programs - monitored attendance, established back to work programs for injured workers.Managed group of professionals on Program Team in Women's prison - during the commissioning of new prison. Liasoned with outside stakeholders.Developed training manuals and training programs for the Superjail - researched needs, researched material, developed and delivered. Show less

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  Dufferin Concrete

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Occupational Health and Safety and Human Resources Advisor

  Worked in the capacity of OH&S and HR Advisor for Dufferin Concrete. Developed, implemented, enforced a number of safety programs. Provided extensive coaching and mentoring to assist in moving the culture closer towards safety consciousness.Critical member as a strategic HR Business partner and OH&S change agent, assisted in the implemented a health and safety program in acquisition Ontario Redi-Mix. Through coaching, mentoring and challenging behaviours assisted in moving an organization towards a culture of safety consciousness and accountability. Show less

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  Holcim

  Mar 2007 - Jan 2012

  Seasoned HR and LR with strong operational experience

  Develop and Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, while supporting 23 different sites within two Business Units. Managed multiple conflicting assignments in highly fluid environment with great success. Managed nine collective agreements with four different unions in all aspects: negotiating (preparation and scribe), grievances, arbitrations, mediations. Leadership coaching for Mid Level Managers. Work closely on one on one basis to assist in the personal development of Mid Level Managers in identifying behaviours which do not serve the organizations best interest and potentially interfere with their future success. Develop and deliver Team Building Sessions for Senior Management Teams. Meet with select stakeholders and determine objectives. Show less

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  Dufferin Concrete

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Distribution Manager

  Responsible for the effective distribution of a commodity with an exceptionally short life span for 13 plants, 150 plus trucks through the management of two Distribution Centres. Developing processes in order to ensure consistency of operation while allowing enough flexibility to ensure we are capable to meet customer demands within an incredible competitive and stressful environment. Engage and manage performance of staff at multiple locations, in order to create a service oriented culture founded in excellence, honesty and transparency. Continuous evaluation and modification of strategy to encourage the development of an integrative system within the various operational streams in order to coordinate a highly effective district. Show less

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  Command Alkon

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2023

  Conduct in-depth operational process reviews of entire business operations and provide recommendations that brings the needs of the customer to fruition in the most economical way. Help develop a comprehensive structure for the customer built around the Identified Must Achieve Results. The structure will identify all stakeholders and cascade accountabilities down from the Identified Must Achieve Results in order to ensure everyone understands their role in the project and how they individually bring about success for the project.Provide hands on consulting, with honest and candid feedback to challenge operational assumptions.Create and Facilitate Change Management program focused on specific results and supported by a structure of accountability.Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace – work with groups and individuals to develop a comprehensive understanding and strategies to develop emotional intelligence in the workplace. Helping your leaders create an environment where employees can perform to the best of their abilities.Leadership Coaching and Mentoring – work with individuals to develop self-awareness, establish and identify their personal brand, while helping them manage the active tension gap created from learning the difference of where they are currently and where they have to get to. Provide Customer Focused Solutions – detail oriented, aggressive curiosity to truly understand the customer’s perspective, their Operational Lifestyle, develop strategies to move the organization from the current location to the vision. Show less

  • Owner - Army of Lions Consulting - Contracting to Command Alkon as Area Sales Manager, NE Territory

    May 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Senior Business Consultant

    Jan 2015 - May 2021
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  MARCOTTE

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Vice President of Sales

    Nov 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Sales Director, North America

    Jun 2023 - Nov 2023
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  Command Alkon

  Jul 2024 - now

  Vice President Regional Sales