The document is a resume for Craig Tulk, who is seeking opportunities in mechanical engineering, design, modeling, production, manufacturing, maintenance, project management or sales and marketing. It summarizes his educational background in mechanical engineering technology and commerce, over 4 years of experience in marine engineering, and 15 years of experience in corporate roles. His most recent role was as a Lead Designer modeling mechanical systems for ships using 3D software.
1. CRAIG TULK
12 London Road, St. John’s, NL, A1B2G8
Phone/text: 709 687 7055, Email: craig_tulk@hotmail.com
SUMMARY
Seeking opportunities leading to leadership roles in mechanical engineering design, modeling,
production, manufacturing, maintenance, project management or sales and marketing.
Mech. Eng. Tech. with a B. Comm. degree
Over 4 years experience in marine engineering environments
15 years experience in corporate sales, finance, planning and management
Most recent experience as a Lead Designer modeling mechanical pipe and outfit
for ships using 3D software such as AutoCAD, NavisWorks and ShipConstructor
Background in SolidWorks and other 3D software and excellent knowledge of
mechanical tools and techniques, build strategies, and maintenance
Quality and LEAN management expertise as well as small business experience
SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer
Application
Experience
AutoCAD 3D & Inventor
ShipConstructor
NavisWorks
Rhino 3D
CADMATIC
SolidWorks
RobotStudio
3D scanning and printing
Mastercam & CNC programming
Windows, database and network
environments
Database design
MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, Power
Point, Outlook, Visio
Various office equipment, audio and
video equipment
Other Machinery’s Handbook, GD&T, welding standards, pipe standards, ship building
standards, very broad mechanical and electrical equipment knowledge
Self-taught auto/bike mechanic, bodyman and carpenter
Personal Financial Planner (PFP, 2000) & a Landlord (since 1999)
EMPLOYMENT RELATED TRAINING AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Genoa Design
International
Completion of in scope design, modeling and production drawing sets in support
of mechanical pipe systems and mechanical equipment placement on GLDD’s
ATB Ellis Island Dredge Barge being built by Eastern Shipbuilding Group (433 ft.
length, 92 ft. breadth, 11,300hp, 15,000 cubic yard hopper capacity – largest
hopper dredge in the US Market)
Redesign and completion of modeling for hydraulic pipe systems on the Canadian
NSPS Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (3,200 ton, 63.3m length, 16m
breadth) being built by Seaspan Shipyards
Various LEAN Management Training programs offered by CME
Pan Geo Subsea
Inc.
Solidworks Training: Refresher, Weldments, Routing Electrical, Simulation & FEA
(by Javelin Technologies Inc.)
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (formal training provided by an Expert
Consultant)
CIBC Financial Advisor Development Program
Motor Sport Inc. “Spank Your Ride” car project promotional giveaway with OZ FM & annual St.
John’s “Auto Blitz” car show
2005 Monster Truck Show, Slednecks Freestyle Snowmobile Show
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EMPLOYMENT RELATED TRAINING AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS (cont.)
Bank of
Montreal
Professional Financial Planner Designation (PFPTM)
10 week Investment Advisor training program, orientation and one year mentoring
3 week TISM Sales and Investment training and BMO orientation
BMO Anti-money Laundering Course
Xerox Canada Work Group Empowerment Training
Buyer Focus Sales School
Basic Sales School
Quality School (Xerox Total Quality Management program)
Presidents Club 1995
Sales Rep of the Month - October 1994, March 1995 and September 1996
Sales Team of the Year, Team Newfoundland – 1994
Investors Group Basic Sales School & Investors National Training School
EMPLOYMENT
Mechanical Pipe
Design Lead
(December 2013
to August 2016)
Genoa Design International (GDI), 117 Glencoe Dr., Mt. Pearl, NL.
Preparation of 3D ship pipe systems and equipment models, using AutoCAD,
ShipConstructor, NavisWorks and Rhino while adhering to engineering
specifications, ABS or Lloyds regulations and good shipyard production practices.
Reading, revising and quality checking of mechanical models and production
drawing packages.
Communicating information between project leads, ship owners, engineering firms
and ship yards, in a clear, concise and timely manner to meet shipyard production
deadlines.
Project and information management of pipe systems, components, equipment,
engineering drawings, 3D models and production drawing sets.
Managing engineering change orders.
Organizing and promoting LEAN management practices for GDI including
representing GDI on a local CME LEAN consortium.
Mechanical
Engineering
Technical
Support (Work
Terms Winter
2013 & Summer
2012)
Pan Geo Subsea Inc., 277 Water Street, St. John’s, NL.
Preparation of 3D SolidWorks models, fabrication drawings and related design
documentation for sea bottom/subsea acoustic scanning devices.
Generating ideas for and perform mechanical analysis of various components for
sea bottom/subsea acoustic scanning devices.
Implementation and testing of new product designs.
Assisting with hardware assembly, setup and testing.
Managing and maintaining various databases.
Assisting with front end procurement.
Financial
Advisor (June
2007 to June
2008)
CIBC Imperial Service – CIBC Atlantic Place, St. John’s, NL.
Grew revenues, net investment and lending funds managed, net sales, referrals
to partners and achieved business objectives.
Managing and building on an existing portfolio of select clients and providing them
with a needs-based approach in achieving their financial goals.
Developing and maintaining appropriate financial or investment plans to satisfy
client needs.
Providing trusted financial advice and service to affluent valued customers in
coordination with other CIBC partners and associates.
Maintaining full licensing requirements in an IDA environment.
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EMPLOYMENT (cont.)
Owner/Operator
(October 2004 to
May 2007)
Motor Sport Inc., Mt. Pearl, NL. (to March 2006, New Motorsport Inc. from April
2006 to May 2007)
Developed and operated an automotive custom and performance retail store and
install shop initially with the help of two business partners. Responsible for business
design and development, business management, financial management, major
installs and project management.
Investment
Advisor &
Financial
Planner
(September 1999
to April 2005)
BMO Nesbitt Burns, Private Client Division, St. John’s, NL.
Grew and maintained a book of client investment assets to meet and exceed the
Firm’s production standards and personal goals.
Developing and maintaining appropriate financial plans and/or investment
portfolios and /or insurance solutions to satisfy client needs.
Maintaining full licensing requirements to sell both investment securities and
insurance products and to practice financial planning and investment advising in
Newfoundland and Ontario.
Promoting the services of BMO Nesbitt Burns Private Client Division to Bank of
Montreal personnel and Commercial Lending personnel.
Coordinating investment sales with the Investment Fund Specialists for two bank
branches.
Business
Development
Manager
(November 1998
to August 1999)
Bank of Montreal Private Client Services, Newfoundland Area, St. John’s, NL.
Achieved sales targets for the generation of discretionary investment
management accounts and executor appointments for the Trust Company of
Bank of Montreal.
Promoting the services of Private Client Services (PCS) within the
Flagship/Community and generating referrals for discretionary investment
management and executor services.
Providing wealth management strategies - financial, investment and estate
planning - to the Bank’s upper clientele.
Positioning such clients for ongoing relationship management and wealth
management planning with senior PCS staff in Halifax, NS.
Trust &
Investment
Services
Manager (TISM)
(February 1997 to
October 1998)
Bank of Montreal, Eastern & Central Newfoundland Area, St. John’s, NL.
Achieved personal TISM sales plan concurred by the VP & Community Banking
Manager with the District Sales Leader.
Established and maintained a broader balance in Bank Investment Fund sales
and outstanding balances across the Flagship/Community.
Earned the acceptance, co-operation and respect of the Flagship Community
senior management team by demonstrating an ability to contribute to the
achievement of Flagship Community goals.
Earned the right to lead by demonstrating an ability to positively impact the
Financial Services Manager’s sales goals as well as those of the branches within
the Flagship/Community.
Providing wealth management strategies - financial, investment and estate
planning - to the Bank’s top tier clientele.
Document
Solutions
Representative
(April 1994 to
December 1996)
Xerox Canada Limited, St. John’s, NL.
Achieved Equipment and Supplies Revenue territory assignments.
Grew the number of Mainframes in the territory.
Managed Xerox direct sale activities in a defined territory comprised of Provincial
and Federal Government accounts and a geographical Commercial account area
within St. John’s.
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EMPLOYMENT (cont.)
Document
Solutions
Representative
(cont.)
Improved Customer Satisfaction.
Utilizing Xerox team members to leverage sale and customer satisfaction
opportunities.
Developing, directing and implementing marketing plans for the territory and its
major accounts.
Tracking major account information.
Monitoring the competitive environment.
Continued education in document management particularly computer and
computer networking technologies.
Financial
Services
Representative
(August 1992 to
March 1994)
Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (IG), St. John’s, NL.
Prospecting for new clients by developing and implementing personal promotional
programs.
Maintaining existing clients by developing long-term relationships based on
knowledge, trust and continual post-sale service.
Preparing and implementing personal financial plans for clients by developing a
sound understanding of their goals, needs and financial planning techniques.
Monitoring current investment and taxation trends and developments in financial
planning techniques.
Assisted in the advertising and promotion of the St. John’s Region office by
participating on the Regional Advertising Committee.
Self-motivation.
Abided by the ethical codes and standard practices of the Securities Commission,
IFIC, and the Life Underwriter Association of Canada.
Assistant to
Area Manager,
Work Term
(Summer 1991 &
Fall 1990)
Assistant to Area Manager - Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Harbors and
Infrastructure Branch (HIB), St. John’s, NL.
Submission of a report concerning the initial development of a Management
Information System for Harbor Development, Engineering and Construction and
Industry Programs personnel and assisting in the development and updating of
this system.
Completion of a Joint Business-Engineering project concerning demand for and
facilities at the Fort Amherst Small Boat Basin and submission of a report
concerning findings.
Assisting in the development and implementation of a business plan, the hiring of
a Harbor Manager, the final stages of construction, and the transfer of the Fort
Amherst Small Boat Basin from the contractor to the Harbor Authority of Fort
Amherst.
Junior Analyst,
Work Term
(Winter 1990)
Petro-Canada Inc. Resources-Operations Division, Fort St. John, BC.
Responsibilities:
Reconciled PCI’s suspended well lists with the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and
Petroleum Resources.
Recording and updating PCI’s suspended well list for inspection purposes.
Created a database for the suspended well lists using DataEase software.
Accounts payable functions and data encoding.
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EDUCATION
September 2010
to August 2013
Mechanical Engineering Technology, College of the North Atlantic, St. John’s,
NL.
Successful completion of the Mechanical (Manufacturing) Engineering Technology
Co-op program with an 81% overall average and a 3.7 cumulative GPA (Honor
Society).
September 1992
to September
2002
(Investment
Advisor &
Financial
Planner
Education)
September 2003 - Life & Disability Insurance Level II Licence Exam -
Insurance & Pensions Division, Government of Newfoundland & Lab
August 2002 - Investment Management Techniques Course (IMT Honors) –
Canadian Securities Institute (CSI)
August 2000 - Personal Financial Planner (PFP) – Institute of Canadian
Bankers (ICB)
February 2000 - Conduct and Practices Handbook – CSI
December 1999 - Canadian Securities Course – CSI
May 1999 - Personal Financial Planning Diploma (5 MBA courses with 80%
average) - ICB/Dalhousie University
November 1992 - Life & Disability Insurance Level I Licence Exam -
Insurance & Pensions Division, Government of Newfoundland & Lab.
September 1992 - Investment Funds In Canada Course – Investment Funds
Institute of Canada (IFIC)
September 1988
to April 1992
Bachelor of Commerce (Co-operative), Memorial University of Newfoundland,
St. John’s, NL.
General degree concentrating in Marketing and Accounting/Finance.
September 1986
to April 1988
General Studies Program, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Corner Brook, NL.
Course work included Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science,
Psychology, English, Geography, and Anthropology.
PERSONAL ACTIVITY, INTEREST AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Activity &
Accomplishment
Honors Designation, Mech. Eng. Tech (2013, CNA)
Motorsport-Targa Newfoundland, Autocrossing, Formula MUN
JA – Economics of Staying in School Program
Honors Designation, IMT course, (2002, CSI)
Personal Financial Planner (PFPTM) professional designation (2000, ICB)
St. John’s Kinsman Club
Principle’s Honor Role (Fall Semester, 1987 Sir Wilfred Grenfill College)
Marble Mountain Ski Club
General
Interests
Home Improvement, Skiing, Music, Cars and Bikes, FIA Racing, Science and
Technology, World Affairs, Culture/History and Cooking
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