Work experience

• Chef/Manager

  Rig 1st Cook

  2024.10-Current

  (a year)

  · Produce amazing food for hot lunches, dinners and assist where needed with breakfast, baking, sandwiches and salads · Oversee all aspects of camp facility management, ensuring seamless operations and regulatory compliance. Implement health, safety, and sanitation protocols to meet industry and government standards. · Manage cooking, guest registration, ordering, inventory, staff, logistics, inventory control, and staff supervision to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Project Manager / Community Liaison

  Four Winds & Associates

  2024.04-2024.10

  (7 months)

  · Facilitated government programs for green energy initiatives in First Nation communities. · Provided management training workshops for Indigenous-run departments to enhance operational efficiency. · Engaged with Federal, Provincial, and Municipal governments to support Indigenous community-driven projects.
• General Manager

  Primco Dene Catering LP

  2022.03-2023.11

  (2 years)

  · Directed company policy development, including: WCB, Labor Standards, Human Rights all while ensuring compliance with Cenovus safety and operational standards. · Led strategic workforce planning and staff training to improve safety programs, training, service quality and efficiency. · Strengthened employee retention programs, integrating Indigenous teachings and mentorship initiatives. · Managed HSE, WCB, hiring, training, and vendor relations to optimize efficiency, cost control and resource allocation.
• Field Supervisor (Area Manager)

  Primco Dene

  2020.09-2022.03

  (2 years)

  · Supervised daily operations through out 8 locations ranging from 300 to 1250 beds, incident investigations, general camp safety reporting, food and safety protocols in camp facilities. · Implemented risk management strategies, including emergency preparedness and compliance training. · Developed staff training programs to improve workplace safety, operational efficiency, and service excellence.
• Relief Executive Chef/Facility Manager

  Primco Dene

  2018.08-2020.09

  (2 years)

  · Relief Executive Chef for a 1250-person camp for Cenovus Energy · Conducted daily meetings, audits, inventory and ordering for the kitchen · Managed employees and built schedules for the kitchen team · Cooked amazing food for 1200 people taking into account client expectations, guest needs, while managing food cost
• Field Operations Manager

  Redrock Camps

  2016.02-2018.08

  (3 years)

  · Managed large-scale workforce accommodations, ensuring Human Rights, OH&S, HSE, Labor Standards and all regulatory compliance was met. · Managed over 800 employees in safety protocols, and operational best practices. · Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives through supply chain optimization and process improvements. · Maintained strict adherence to HSE, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
• Security

  Felicitas Pub / Evolution Club / Sopranos / Rosarios Pub

  2002.09-2016.08

  (14 years)

  · Ensured that all guests were of age, sober and properly attired to attend · Maintained a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for all guests · Escorted unruly patrons out of the establishments, focused on an honest discussion which most people were open to as the first option
• Wildfire Manager

  Redrock Camps

  2015.02-2016.02

  (a year)

  · My first opportunity to manage the Albertta Fire Camps for our Wildfire division · Managed 37 locations with over 300 employees at any given time in the field · Dealt directly with the different forestry districts to maintain the Government expectations in our contract and not be fined for failure to meet those expectations · Streamlined the delivery of food, services, and people to increase the profits by 100%
• Field Supervisor (Area Manager)

  Redrock Camps

  2013.03-2015.02

  (2 years)

  · Managed over 100 different camps over B.C. and Alberta making sure all client and contractual expectations were met · Managed the 1st Cooks, Chefs and Camp Managers in the field · Moved people, food and equipment around the field to make sure that everything flowed smoothly · Conducted incident and HR investigations to ensure that our staff were safe and we were meeting our regulatory requirements
• Camp Manager

  Redrock Camps

  2012.10-2013.03

  (6 months)

  · Managed the overall camp operations for camps from 155 guests for AOC · Made sure all charge sheets and daily reports were completed as required · Managed employees, did daily levels, fluid transfers, and basic maintenance
• Chef

  Redrock Camps

  2012.02-2012.10

  (9 months)

  · Oversaw all kitchen operations for camps between 120 and 4000 clients · Manage employees, food cost, food production, and client requests
• Rig 1st Cook

  Redrock Camps

  2011.04-2012.02

  (a year)

  · Manage Staff, logistics, inventory control, and staff supervision, health, safety, and sanitation protocols to meet industry and government standards · Produce amazing food for hot lunches, dinners and assist where needed with breakfast, baking, sandwiches and salads
• Salesman / Manager

  Bubbles Carwash

  2009.08-2011.04

  (2 years)

  · Oversaw all facility operations, safety, budgeting, and logistics for remote work camps. · Maintained high safety and compliance standards, ensuring a secure and efficient workplace. · Managed team performance, training, and operational planning to enhance service quality.
• Sheet Metal Worker

  Johnson Bros Roofing

  2008.03-2009.08

  (a year)

  · Worked Sheet metal for standing seem roofs, corrugate walls, flashing, and any speciality work which was requested by clients · Worked at heights with manual and power tools, ensured proper water seal on all work · Worked all over Vancouver Island on different projects
• Restaurant Manager

  Boston Pizza

  2004.10-2008.03

  (3 years)

  · Managed the restaurant including the front and heart of house · Daily cashout and opening duties, grocery ordering and reports · Assisted wherever needed to ensure excellent labor cost, bartended, hosted, waited, cooked, and whatever was required to ensure an amazing product
• Kitchen Manager

  Boston Pizza

  2001.11-2004.10

  (3 years)

  · Managed the heart of house team in providing amazing food, which looked beautiful and was produced with less ingredients faster · Maintained the cleanliness of the facility and made sure we were following all Boston Pizza policies and BC health regulations · Completed inventory for the kitchen and made sure everything was put away properly following strict FIFO policies
• Line Cook

  Boston Pizza

  2001.10-2001.11

  (2 months)

  · Opened the restaurant kitchen every day and prepped for the next three days service · Cooked lunch, dinner, and late night as the schedule was built · Cleaned, washed dishes, prepped, completed deliveries and did what ever was asked

Educational experience

• Grant MacEwan University

  Management and Supervision & Project Management

  2019.09-2020.07

  (a year)

  Went to school to meet the AIT required course work and courses to attain my Blue Seal Designation
• University of New Brunswick

  Certificate of Occupational Safety

  2015.05-2016.05

  (a year)

  Studied for my occupational Health & Safety Certification
• University of Victoria

  Major in European History (in progress)

  2005.09-2009.01

  (3 years)

  Studied History, was going to be a history professor, but my last year of university coincided with a sudden life event which meant I was unable to finish.
• Camosun College

  History Studies

  2002.09-2004.04

  (2 years)

  Completed two years of university and transferred to UVic
• Brentwood College School

  High School Diploma

  1994.09-1999.06

  (5 years)

  High School

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