Ian Powell

Performed various roles as part of the drill and blast team -

• Operated HR Water cart on bench including in and around loaded holes to assist with dust suppression on bench and light vehicle roads

• Trained on and operated both a small and large loader for bench tasks such as cleaning up bench before loading, creating/removing accesses and wet weather recovery

• Worked as dipping coordinator both independently and in charge of a small team, responsible for correct data collection of hole depths, pin tagging of blast patterns, backfill of holes to correct depths, coordination of redrills, preparation of the blast pattern before loading as well as restocking of blast vehicles.

• Worked under supervising shotfirers on parting shots, presplits, production shots and coal shots baiting explosives, running MMU's, setting delineation in accordance with site procedures and any other tasks required by supervising shotfirers

• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with coworkers

• Met customers on lot and in showroom to discuss available vehicles and options.
• Responded to customer enquiries via telephone and email.
• Completed registration paperwork and sales documentation.
• Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price and completing purchase contracts,
• Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities and features
• Prepared purchased vehicles and completed final delivery checks.

• Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items and arranging according to size or color.
• Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
• Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
• Took over warehousing role in store, receipted, checked and located goods, which involved daily use of a forklift as well as loading and unloading trucks.
• Carried out daily safety walks to identify risks in workplace, reported and escalated any potential risks

• Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
• Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
• Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
• Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
• Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.