Dan Terfry
Renfrew,Canada
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a strong commitment to excellence in the transportation and construction industries. With 33 years of experience, I have developed a deep understanding of these fields. My primary focus is on coaching, motivating, and mentoring my team to support their professional growth and achieve our shared objectives. Results-driven management professional with a proven track record of optimizing district operations and leading teams to success. Expertise in strategic planning, budget management, and driving team performance to meet business goals. Strengths include collaboration, adaptability, and consistently delivering results in dynamic environments. Effective problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, and strong communication ensure reliability and success across multiple locations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SR. District Manager, Fleet
Waste Management of Canada
12.2022 - Current
- Managing a large fleet of garbage trucks and support vehicles
- Supporting all sites in Quebec
- Managing vehicles, managers, and Technicians
- Duties include planning & scheduling, technician coaching, financial planning & reporting, technical support & corporate projects
- Reduced Maintenance cost by $2.1 in 2024
- Awarded Highest achievement as a WM Employee (Circle of Excellence)
- Awarded Fleet Manager of the Quarter and Fleet manager of the year awards
District Manager, Fleet
Waste Management of Canada
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Managing a large fleet of garbage trucks and support vehicles
- Duties include planning & scheduling, technician coaching, financial planning & reporting, technical support, corporate projects
- Responsible for 2 yards (Sudbury and Barrie)
- Achieve Gold Performance status at both sites
Supervisor, Fleet
Waste Management of Canada
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Supervising Technicians at 3 sites
- Managing a large fleet of garbage trucks and support vehicles
- Duties include planning & scheduling repairs, technician coaching, technical support & inventory Management
Fleet Manager
All Canada Crane Maintenance
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Large fleet maintenance (591 pieces of equipment over 4 yards), vendor management, project planning, managing union and nonunion staff
- Planning and executing large projects
Maintenance Foreman
Peter Kiewit Sons ULC
04.2014 - 04.2018
- Foreman for large team on Kearl Lake Project and WAC Bennett Dam Project
- Worked in remote location, fly in fly out
- Maintained heavy construction/mining equipment and support equipment
- Supervised crew of 12 technicians and welders
General Manager/Owner
Northend Auto and Industrial
05.1998 - 04.2014
- Managed all aspects of running a small repair facility
- Customer service, technician management, managed large fleets for customers, inventory control, cost analysis & financial reporting
Education
310S – Service technician red seal license -
310T – Truck and Coach Red seal License -
University Of Calgary - Business management courses (online learning)
University Of Calgary
01-2018
Mohawk College - Map 32 Mechanic program
Mohawk College
04.1994
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Employee motivation
- Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Inventory control
- Key relationship development
- Performance analysis
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Goal setting and performance metrics
- Decision-making
Hobbies and Interests
- Fishing & Hunting
- Gardening
- ATV & UTV
Certification
310S - Service Technician Red Seal License
310T - Truck and Coach Technician Red Seal License
Timeline
SR. District Manager, Fleet
Waste Management of Canada
12.2022 - Current
District Manager, Fleet
Waste Management of Canada
02.2019 - 12.2022
Supervisor, Fleet
Waste Management of Canada
08.2018 - 02.2019
Fleet Manager
All Canada Crane Maintenance
04.2018 - 08.2018
Maintenance Foreman
Peter Kiewit Sons ULC
04.2014 - 04.2018
General Manager/Owner
Northend Auto and Industrial
05.1998 - 04.2014
310T – Truck and Coach Red seal License -
310S – Service technician red seal license -
University Of Calgary - Business management courses (online learning)
University Of Calgary
Mohawk College - Map 32 Mechanic program
Mohawk College
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