My favorite TV show is Friends and if you’ve seen the show, you are probably familiar with the iconic scene where Ross is screaming “pivot.” This scene always reminds me of the time one of my first managers in my professional career asked me to review some data in Excel and create a “pivot” table. I went back to my desk and panicked because I had no clue what that meant. Thank goodness for Google! Within the next year, I became one of the SMEs for Excel within our finance department. 

Once I understood how data, formulas, and reporting worked, I applied this knowledge to make my job tasks more efficient. This quickly developed into a passion for process improvement. 

My passion for process improvement turned into a thirst for knowledge. I prioritize collaboration with my peers and have pushed myself outside of my comfort zone to ask questions when I lack understanding. Being in the wireless communications industry, I moved out of finance and into project delivery to better understand our business and customers. The experience gained during this time has been pivotal in my career (see what I did there?). It has also helped me recognize the importance of communication, training, and consistency across an organization. 

My career continues to be a learning experience and I am grateful for the opportunities that have been available to me. I enjoy connecting with folks that are new to the industry as well as those who are more tenured. I’m always happy to share my experiences and act as a mentor to my peers.

Outside of work I enjoy running and have done a half marathon in 44 states. My goal is to complete one in all 50! I also enjoy playing with my 2 dogs, reading, and playing softball.

Samantha Love

Construction Minutes

Coach & Trainer for PMs

Construction Minutes - Translating 2D to 3D

Contributing Writer

Construction Management Awareness course translates languages of Trade-Talk in 3-D execution, Management-Speak for 2-D procedures and Business-Value for 1-D risk. Blogs posted to LinkedIn.

Author, Blogger

Drewlyn Manufacturing Inc.

We develop products. Private and contracted intellectual property development, market research, prototyping, manufacturing and licensing. Home of the - Cobra Cable Slitter - Drone-Tether - Lite-Sander - Building Roof Raising System - and other fun gadgets. Got a problem to solve... would love the challenge!

Independent Business Owner

Sutherland-Schultz Ltd.

Ontario water treatment expanded and upgrading of facilities in Owen Sound and Kitchener. Air compressors and cooling systems replacement for City of Toronto. University of Guelph electrical, lighting and HVAC upgrade. Recycling facility structural and process installation for Triple-M, Hamilton. St. Lawrence Seaway gate mechanical rehabilitation. Structural building addition, open web joist and structural reinforcements for Medreleaf, Bradford.

Construction Project Manager, GSC

Alltrade Industrial Contractors Inc.

9 MW gas fueled co-generation, including steam and chiller mechanical and electrical plant tie-ins.

blueRover

Engineering support, prototype development, gadget manufacturing, field installation design procedures, gofer & fixer.
A great dedicated group bettering the digital connected world with innovative products for food safety, food quality, farm monitoring from field-to-fork, transportation cold-chain tracking, pharmaceutical temperature monitoring for safety during transporting and environment humidity reporting for mold control - All in real-time straight to a mobile app.

Product Design Specialist

Estimator, trade coordination and scheduler in automotive, food and beverage, transportation and steel erection

Giffels

Alberta and Ontario civil, mechanical, electrical GC for EPC contracts, high school, commercial facilities, city works department and restaurant. Deficiencies/ substantial/ final/ claims forensics/ close-out documentation/ payment certificates and warranties.

Senior Construction Project Manager, GSC

Alberici Constructors

Department Manager of multi-trade and general contracting activities in automotive, steel, waste-water and heavy industrial  across southern Ontario.

Department Manager - Mechanical & Electrical

Senior PM at Toyota Woodstock new paint shop facility (400+ trades) including material handling equipment. MOT hydraulic bridge rehabilitation, Tier-2 automotive suppliers, St. Lawrence Seaway mechanical rehabilitation

A Construction Industry, ICI sector career offers unparalleled opportunities for motivated individuals, by offering on the job training, accelerated advancement to supervisory roles, broad management choices and even ownership. 
All this with upper income potential, travel choices and the satisfaction of meeting challenges while working with great people. Who wouldn't love this industry!!?


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