Zach Williams

[email protected] • 587-926-7318 • Calgary, AB
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/zach-williams-zdw1977

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic administrative professional with a strong foundation in operations, currently advancing licensing credentials in Real Estate. Proven track record in streamlining processes Skilled in transaction coordination, team leadership, and budget management, dedicated to driving seamless project execution and fostering lasting client relationships. Committed to leveraging administrative and real estate acumen to deliver measurable value and support organizational growth.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Track Maintainer
05/2023 - Present
City of Calgary , Calgary, AB
• Led coordination of large-scale infrastructure projects valued over $2M, achieving 100% on-time completion with zero service disruptions across City of Calgary transit tracks
• Conducted comprehensive safety meetings and maintained detailed daily reports, contributing to a 30% reduction in workplace incidents over 12 months
Production Supervisor
04/2018 - 04/2023
CPKC Railway , Various Locations
• Led logistics and operational management for over 100 personnel, 30+ heavy machinery units, and a fleet of vehicles across multiple regional sites, improving resource utilization by 15%
• Directed $30M+ annual project portfolio, consistently achieving 98% on-time delivery while maintaining strict safety and quality standards
• Collaborated with senior leadership to optimize annual project scheduling and workforce allocation, enhancing budget adherence by 12% and operational efficiency
• Mentored and trained over 20 foreman of which 16 have become Supervisors and 2 have become Managers.
National Merchandising Coordinator
01/2003 - 03/2018
The Brick Ltd , Edmonton, AB
• Directed merchandising strategies across 200+ retail locations nationwide, driving a 32% increase in product category sales through targeted market analysis and strategic planning
• Developed and produced comprehensive corporate training programs, including multimedia scripts and videos, enhancing employee onboarding and operational consistency.

EDUCATION

Real Estate License (In Progress) – Residential, Commercial & Rural
10/2025
RISE (Residential & Commercial); AREA (Rural)

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Project Planning, Budget Management, Real Estate Operations, Administrative Management, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategy
Soft Skills: Leadership, Team Supervision, Client Relationship Building, Communication, Multitasking, Time Management, Adaptability
Tools: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Google Calendar, Outlook, Slack, Teams, Zoom, WhatsApp Business, Canva, Meta Business Suite, Mailchimp, DocuSign, Dotloop, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Excel, Meta Insights, Pillar 9 MLS, Skyslope, Pillar 9
Other: Real Estate Licensing (In Progress), Social Media Marketing, Document Management, Industry Knowledge: Railway Production Supervision

PROJECTS

Product Design
• I have taken existing products and enhanced to meet the needs within the market where space will become an issue or is already. I will be moving ahead to talk to manufactures and companies about producing these to the general public.

CERTIFICATIONS

Real Estate License (In Progress) – Residential, Commercial & Rural
RISE Real Estate Academy (Residential & Commercial); AREA (Rural)
Emergency Medical Responder Certificate
01/2017
Professional Medical Associates, St. Albert, AB

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Was awarded a recognition award from the city of Surrey for creating a program and travelled to schools, to talk to at risk youth about bullying, drugs, gangs and the choices and rewards or consequences from those choices.