Rob Gelderman
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 403-394-0136, (C) 403-892-6218,
Objective
I am looking to be able to help others achieve there goals, to be the best that they can be at there job. to allow them to enjoy there career choice, and in so doing benefit the company that they work for by working harder.
I also enjoy looking at how the work is being done and always willing to change when it is for the profit of the company. I also enjoy Getting challenged to succeed
Work Experience
Manager (08/24/2009 – Present)
starting up a new division, managing crews, estimating jobs.
Last Employer: Lawn Master
Contact Person: Dennis Dyck 403-320-5296
Responsibilities: fertilizing lawns, started up an irrigation division for them, assigned the crews there duties, estimating potential job sites, and dealing with customers.
Accomplishments: becoming a better manager, gaining confidence, dealing respectfully with everyone that i met.
Sales (07/11/2011 – 08/14/2009)
selling accident and sickness insurance
Last Employer: Combined Insurance
Contact Person: not sure
Responsibilities: Door to door sales of insurance
Accomplishments: one of the top prospects they had. resigned for moral reasons.
Grower (10/17/2007 – 06/26/2009)
Growing plants, shipping/receiving, trucking, assistant manager.
Last Employer: Devry Greenhouses
Contact Person: Pete Devry 604-794-3874
Responsibilities: watering plants, chemical spraying, delivering orders, shipping and receiving, dealing with the truckers, and employees.
Accomplishments: learned construction of the greenhouse by helping to build it. managing people with respect, encouraging them to succeed. growing plants that are beautiful.
Assistant Grower (02/02/2004 – 10/12/2007)
Labourer, forklift driver, machine operator, chemical applicator
Last Employer: Bevo Farms
Contact Person: Peter Doung 604-888-0420
Responsibilities: Labourer, helping the growers, chemical spraying.
Accomplishments: started my schooling for horticulture, learned a lots about growing plants.
Education
Establishment: Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Degree: 2nd year Horticulture Apprentice Certificate
Education Period: 08/14/2006 - 02/15/2008
Speciality: General Horticulture
Average Grade: B+
Skills
Dealing with people, Hard working, Dedicated
Computer Skills: Learned on the job, i have used a few different systems in the greenhouses, estimating, all basic skills.
Additional Information
Home schooled
Certifications or Licensures: Pesticide Applicators license, WHMIS
Interests
singing, i am a vocal soloist
Soccer, Tennis, Hockey