Crew chief for a helicopter-inserted survey team operating in remote terrain. Established field bases of operation and flew RPAS grid patterns to conduct magnetic geophysical surveys for mining exploration clients.

• Set up and operated prototype geophysical equipment to gather essential data for exploration projects.

• Planned surveying grids and drone flight paths according to Transport Canada regulations.

• Maintained detailed daily flight logs and prepared comprehensive survey reports to document findings and facilitate analysis.

• Conducted technical maintenance on Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), powersports equipment, and support devices, meeting performance and safety standards.

• Executed remote work assignments across diverse terrain in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Greenland.

• Applied remote survival and rescue expertise to ensure personal and team safety during field operations.

• Transport Canada RPAS Advanced Operations Certificate.

As the Western Canada Warehouse Coordinator, I oversaw the transportation and distribution of gaming equipment, managed inventory, coordinated logistics, handled customs shipments, and maintained compliance records.

• Facilitated the transportation of Lottery Gaming Machines and Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) across Western Canada and the USA, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Directed shipping and receiving for parts, software, and supporting equipment related to gaming machines, maintaining accurate inventory records throughout.

• Oversaw the operation of an 8,000 sq ft warehouse for the preparation and distribution of gaming machines, ensuring adequate stock levels and organized storage systems.

• Served as primary point of contact coordinating logistics between mobile technicians, clients and vendors.

• Used SAP to track stock levels and movements and generate reports for management analysis.

• Managed cross-border customs shipments of multiple 53-foot trailers to and from the USA, in compliance with international trade regulations.

• Maintained records of documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

Supervised de-icing operations at Winnipeg's Central De-icing Facility, a shared-use pad serving all carriers departing the airport. Ran a crew of ten through winter seasons handling thousands of aircraft per season in temperatures below -40°C.

• Operated and maintained aircraft de-icing equipment and support systems.

• Generated daily reports and conducted data entry to document de-icing activities and maintain accurate records of aircraft services.

• Supervised a team of up to ten staff members, providing guidance, training, and performance management to ensure adherence to operational procedures and safety protocols.

• Oversaw the safe transit of aircraft out of Winnipeg International Airport, coordinating with air traffic control and ground crew to maintain operational efficiency.

• Executed safety plans and memorandums for the Winnipeg Central De-icing Facility, communicating important safety information and procedures to staff members.

• Conducted testing of de-icing fluids in compliance with civil aviation requirements, ensuring the effectiveness and environmental safety of de-icing operations.

Ran retail and warehouse operations for a general store serving a fly-in community of 1500 in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, where the annual sealift was the only bulk resupply of the year.

• Received and organized annual sealift shipments ranging from individual crates to full sea cans, reconciling manifests against orders — a miscount meant waiting twelve months for the next barge.

• Managed shipping, receiving, and inventory control for building materials, household goods, and powersports equipment, keeping stock accurate across a [X]-SKU inventory.

• Processed point-of-sale transactions for in-person and phone orders, handling cash, account billing, and customer service in a single-staff storefront.

• Worked directly with community members and elders, building the trust and repeat relationships a small northern store depends on.

• Completed engine, brake, suspension, and electrical work on a BMW 330Ci and a VW Golf GTI VR6, including diagnosis and parts sourcing.

• Maintain and repair ATVs, generators, and small engines.