Gary Thomas CTR, RRO
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) (905) 387-4607, (F) (905) 383-7591
Objective
I am looking for a technical/sales manager position dealing with commercial roofing products and roofing systems. Have been involved in the commercial roofing industry for over 30 years. Held a senior management position with a major commerical manufacturer for 10+ years. Have expierence and ability to lead others in a high-pressure situations, such as handling complaints, as well as day to day application and product problems. Provided training seminars, programs and demostrations to the other employees and other industry members.
Work Experience
Technical Manager of Eastern Canada (05/24/2000 – 08/23/2010)
I have spent the past 30 years in the roofing industry, both on the residential and commercial roofing side of the business. I have worked for roofing contractors and manufacturers, representing their roofing products. The last 10 plus years, I have spent in a senior management position.
Last Employer: IKO Industries Ltd.
Contact Person: Robert Macdonald
Responsibilities: Was in charge of the technical division of a major roofing manufacturing company. Our division was in charge of limiting the liability of the ownership of IKO. Look after providing the following services to our customers development of new roofing products and roofing systems, preparation of training seminars, roof inspections, solving product problems, handling complaints, liaison between roofing industry and management, hands on training programs for applicators, preparation of specifications, code approvals and testing, representing the company at the provincial and national association (OIRCA and CRCA).
Accomplishments: Member of CRCA National Technical Committee for 10 years. Chair of the CRCA Associate Members Committee, which included a seat on the CRCA Board of Directors (for 4 years). Took IKO Industries Ltd., from the position of "sleeping giant" to one of the most technical advanced companies in Canada. Increase commercial roofing sales every year that I was there. Developed a very knowledgeable staff that provided IKO with one of the top technical companies in Canada. Obtained my Register Roofing Observer (RRO) designation under the Roof Consultant Institute. Have obtained my Certified Technical Representative (CTR) with the Construction Specification Canada.
Technical Representative (04/19/1995 – 05/24/2000)
Residential shingle techncial representative investigating shingle concerns and product issues.
Last Employer: EMCO Building Products
Contact Person: Pedro Julian
Responsibilities: Preformed site inspections for residential complaints regarding shingles and home owners. Was in charge of investigating every shingle complaint in Ontario and providing the management with pictures, reports and samples to assist with the evaluation of the complaints. Provided training and guidance with the proper application of the shingles to roofing contractors, roofing consultants, and building owners.
Accomplishments: Developed a comprehesive inspection system, reporting forms, and picture library. Developed a comprehesive training manual for the proper application manual for the contractor to use.
Education
Establishment: Roof Consultant Institute
Degree: Registered Roof Observer (RRO)
Education Period: 11/17/2006 - 11/30/-1
Details: Took RCI courses (Advanced Roofing Technology I
Establishment: Construction Specifications Canada
Degree: Certified Technical Representative (CTR)
Education Period: 09/08/2004 - 11/30/-1
Details: Took the CTR course and passed the exam and sales presentation.
Establishment: Mohawk College of Applied Arts
Degree: Marketing Diploma
Education Period: 09/05/1975 - 04/29/1977
Average Grade: 4.0
Details: Took a two year Marketing program. Concentrated on teaching the fundamentals of sales and marketing functions of business.
Establishment: Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology
Degree: Environmental Construction Assessment Program
Education Period: 11/07/1994 - 04/03/1995
Average Grade: Honors
Details: This course was designed after the R-2000 home inspection program. It concentrated on the providing the student with a general understanding of the basic construction details for building a house. It prepared the student for the finding work within the home assessment industry.
Skills
Possess a strong technical background in all phases of roofing, both in low slope and steep slope systems. Understands the claim process of product complaints including inspections, application concerns, report writing, picture documentation and letter writing. Strong presentation skills. Well known within the Canadian Roofing Industry with a good reputation for having technical knowledge.
Computer Skills: Understands the computer basics, word, excel, outlook, PowerPoint and email systems. Prepare reports with pictures inserted within the documentation.
Foreign Language Skills: No second languages.
Additional Information
I am an approved instructor for the RCI educational courses for the roofing portion of the RCI education program at Humber College. Have prepared a number of training seminars and power point presentations for the roofing industry, roof consultants, architects, associations, school boards, roofing contractors, and building owners.
Research Projects: Have worked on testing of fully adhered modified bitumen roofing membranes at the National Research Council. Helped to develop an adhesive that contains no VOC's for the roofing industry. This polyurethane base adhesive is performing far beyond expectations. Help to develop a highly reflective modified bitumen (SBS) membrane that meets the requirements of the LEED program.
Conferences or Courses: Have attended the past 10 CRCA annual conferences, both as a speaker and a delegate. Have chaired the roof demonstrations at the CRCA Rooftech Trade Show. Have attended the CSC annual conference. Have developed a Green Roofing presentation with a vegetative roof provider, we have presented this presentation in Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Certifications or Licensures: Roof Consultant Institute (RCI) - Registered Roof Observer (RRO) Construction Specification Canada (CSC) - Certified Technical Representative (CTR)
Interests
I enjoy sports, both playing and watching. Currently play Oldtimers hardball in the Hamilton Oldtimers Baseball Organization. Enjoy golfing and camping.
Work with scouting group, maintaining their camp.