Gerald Spencer

GERALD ANTHONY SPENCER Email:-Contact:- RESUME PROFILE I have over 24 years of experience in business development, procurement and construction management. Versed in proposal development, contract negotiations, general works cost estimating, supervision, project coordination and procurement. I also have 7 years’ experience in event management from entertainment events, to conference and seminars. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ACORN2OAK YOUTH SERVICES – Mississauga, ON Youth Centre Manager, June 2021 – December 2021 ▪ Plan and administer budgets for programs, equipment, and support services. ▪ Develop, manage, and control the annual budget and provide monthly financial reports. ▪ Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers. ▪ Prepare and maintain records and reports, personnel records, and training manuals. ▪ Represent the organization in relation with governmental and media institutions. ▪ Development of annual and long-term goals and objectives with the Board and President. ▪ Conduct a needs assessment of the community to further enhance A2O programs. ▪ Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and health & safety standards. ▪ Research, prepare and submits funding applications and proposals for the organization. ▪ Oversee the program and organization’s budget and policies for the organization. ▪ Direct fundraising activities and preparation of public relations materials. ▪ Ensure efficient processes for internal and external customer services concerns. ▪ Recruit, interview and hire staff and volunteers to the organization. ▪ Promote and maintain positive community relations. WOODBECKER INC. – Toronto, ON Full-time Site Manager, March 2020 – June 2021  Ensure construction industry standards are met and ensure high quality control in the effort to minimize deficiencies  Ensure project materials and workmanship meet project design specifications and high quality standards  Ensure smooth coordination of all construction related activities  Adhere to project schedule deliverables and critical path  Supervise trades/subcontractors/workers  Assist Project Managers in the creation of site plans and procedures  Provide resolution to project issues as they arise and communicate project issues in a timely manner to Project Manager (i.e. work scheduling conflicts, work interference, errors/discrepancies/omissions in Consultant’s design drawings, project deficiencies list, poor workmanship quality, etc.)  Ensure trades/subcontractors/workers adhere to health and safety policies, procedures and best practices. Promote a safe work environment (i.e., site inspection, hazard assessment, toolbox safety talk, etc.).  Coordinate and direct independent testing and inspections as required   Document daily job report and keep Project Manager informed of project status Other responsibilities as assigned WOODBECKER INC. – Toronto, ON Part-time Estimator, November 2018 – November 2019 ▪ Providing estimates in residential and light commercial projects. ▪ General project coordination and oversight from project conception to completion. ▪ Implementation and monitoring the building code compliance and safety. PILLAR INC. – St. Lucia Founder and Managing Director, March 2009 – March 2018 ▪ General management of construction projects from conceptual stage to completion ensuring overall quality and standards. ▪ Procurement of labor, good and services for clients. ▪ Budget, bid and estimate preparation for projects. ▪ Preparation of invoices, reports, and other documents. ▪ General oversight and management of research exercises, data analysis and compilation. ▪ Consultancies; prepare professional advice through experience and researched data to clients. ▪ Building layout design support and advice. ▪ Ensure the work teams and supervisors are adhering to Site Safety regulations. THE LANDINGS RESORT HOTEL – St. Lucia Project Supervisor, August 2007 – April 2009 ▪ General supervision of all the trades on site making sure that their work scheduled is completed on time and of a high quality. ▪ Assist the Senior Project Director with the delivery of the building units to the prescribed owners and Hotel to include in the rental pool. ▪ Coordinating all scheduled construction tasks at hand. ▪ Coordination and procurement of the materials for the prescribe trades to completed. ▪ Provision of general support to the Project Management team for the successful delivery of the project on time and within budget. ▪ Assist and support the Hotel Engineering Team with the building of their capacity as too the knowledge of maintaining and general upkeep of the new building and its systems. POVERTY REDUCTION FUND (PRF) – St. Lucia Technical Officer, September 1999 – September 2006 ▪ Implementation, supervision and management of World Bank, Chinese and European Union (EU) Projects Island wide. ▪ Estimate preparation for community projects. ▪ Preparation of project status reports. ▪ Conducting and attending community meetings during conception, duration and completion stages of projects. ▪ Meet with the World Bank and EU Consultants on concept Projects selected for communities. Projects managed on behalf of the PRF are as follows: ▪ Special Framework of Assistance (SFA) Projects: Over 15 projects comprising MutliPurpose Facilities, Roads, Footpaths and drainage, Multi-Purpose Courts and Community Centers. ▪ World Bank Projects: Over 20 projects comprising a School Extension, a Bridge, a Water Project, Drainage, a Multi-Purpose Court, a Foot Bridge and more. MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE, PORTS, ENERGY AND LABOUR - St. Lucia Engineering Technician, October 1997 – August 1999 ▪ Provided the overall supervision for road implementation and rehabilitation projects. ▪ Conducting bridge, drainage and road Inspections and surveys. ▪ Writing of reports, preparation of works estimates in conjunction with Civil Engineers. ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES ▪ Relia Renovations Ltd. Estimating support services for residential construction project in Ontario from December 2019. ▪ Ministry of Agriculture and IICA Consultancy Provided research, assessment and reporting to the Ministry of Agriculture St. Lucia through the IICA (Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture) on the threats, viability and opportunities available for the local farmers for the broiler and poultry market in St. Lucia and in the region.  St. Lucia Social Development Fund (SSDF) Provision of research, assessment and reporting for the levels of poverty in the Micoud and Vieux Fort communities respectively. This was to aid them in providing the necessary programs and support to these communities. ▪ Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)/Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) Undertook a Community Training Program in the Roseau community through the training of their Management Group in waste management, facility management, leadership and community empowerment. This was done in conjunction with the new Public Facility funded and constructed through the Caribbean Development Bank. ▪ Ministry of Agriculture (Government of St. Lucia) Main speaker at the Ministry of Agriculture staff retreat. Overall goal of the speech was to build up teamwork, improve their work ethics and service to the public, motivate and empower staff amidst the difficulty that lies ahead and teamwork. EDUCATION ▪ CENTENNIAL COLLEGE Graduate Certificate in Construction Management, August 2019 ▪ UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE International Diploma in Project Management, August 2006 ▪ SIR ARTHUR LEWIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Associate Degree in Building Technician, December 2001 ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Procore Student Certification, Procore Technologies. August 2019 TCIC Bid National Competition, Centennial College Participating Team. April 2019 Volunteer to Habitat for Humanity Project, Pinery Trail, Toronto. November 2018 Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods, The Resolvers. August 2016 ▪ ▪ ▪ Leadership & Wealth Creation, Kingdom Covenant Leadership Institute. September 2014 Costing & Pricing Training, St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry & Agriculture. June 2014 Community Contracting Training Workshop, World Bank & Poverty Reduction Fund. January 2002 ▪ Decentralization, Participation and Rural Development through Sharing Knowledge and Improving Project Design in Latin America, World Bank & PADECO Co. Ltd. August 2001 ▪ Construction Technicians Part 1, City & Guilds. August 1997 REFERENCES 1. Mark Benoit Architect Toronto, Ontario Email:-Contact:- or-. Mohammad Ashouri Professor, Centennial College Toronto, Ontario Email:-or-Contact:-. Dr. Victoria Nelson Vice Chairperson, Acorn to Oak Youth Services Mississauga, Ontario Email:-Contact:-. Allan Marshall Architect Etobicoke, Ontario Email:-Contact:-