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Lindon Walters

Toronto,ON

Summary

Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in DP variety. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams. Motivated business professional bringing 3 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner

Self employed
10.2020 - Current
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.

Assistant Welder

Dalton Parkinson
04.2018 - 01.2020
  • Interpreted drawings and sketches to plan details of working procedure, tools and materials.
  • Scarfed, cut, scraped and grounded materials to prepare surfaces for welding.
  • Kept equipment and area in clean and safe working condition.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Performed welding on pipes that withstood high pressure

Paving Crew Member

Surrey Paving and Aggregate CO. LTD
08.1996 - 05.2018
  • Used pavers, rollers and tamping machines to lay asphalt on roads, bridges and parking lots.
  • Inspected work areas before and after operations to determine quality and completion of job.
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment from trucks in preparation for paving and tamping.
  • Coordinated with other personnel to complete jobs on time and within specifications.
  • Operated paving machines to achieve specified thickness and grade of asphalt.
  • Utilized various hand tools and power tools to complete paving and tamping operations.
  • Filled tanks, hoppers and machines with paving materials.
  • Controlled speed of paving machines to establish accuracy and practice safety measures.
  • Performed daily maintenance and safety inspections on paving, surfacing and tamping equipment to manage wear and tear.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Registered number of hours worked and amount of material used for accurate record keeping.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Education

Welding Certificate - Welding Technology

Rockfort Training Center
Kingston Jamaica
09.1992

Skills

  • Mission and Vision
  • Travel Itineraries
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Job Assignments
  • Issue Resolution
  • Customer Relations
  • Purchasing and Planning
  • Raising Capital

Timeline

Business Owner

Self employed
10.2020 - Current

Assistant Welder

Dalton Parkinson
04.2018 - 01.2020

Paving Crew Member

Surrey Paving and Aggregate CO. LTD
08.1996 - 05.2018

Welding Certificate - Welding Technology

Rockfort Training Center

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