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John Colomba
John Colomba is the founder and President of WETF. He has been involved in Construction, Industry and Safety for more than 15 years. His interest in promoting employee health and safety goes back many years to his first exposure to employee risk. His credentials depict an adult lifetime commitment to educating himself about health and safety as well as pursuing membership in a number of industry and business organizations. His professional resume follows:
John Colomba, President of Windsor Equipment Training Facility
Education and Credentials
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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Oct. 2005 to date
USA COMPANY: |
Title: President of (START)
SAFETY TRAINING AWARENESS & RESPONSE TACTICS LLC.
Waterford, WI
- Health & Safety, Equipment Operators Competency and Emergency Response Equipment Operators Training.
- Servicing – USA States, Government agencies, Municipalities, Public Works and Equipment Contractors.
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June 2001 to date
CANADIAN COMPANY: |
Title: President of (WETF)
WINDSOR EQUIPMENT TRAINING FACILITY LTD.
Windsor, ON
- Health & Safety, Equipment Operators Competency and Emergency Response Equipment Operators Training.
- Servicing – Canadian Provinces, Government Agencies, WSIB, (HRSDC) Employment, Ontario Works, Public Works departments, Municipalities, Industries and Equipment Contractors.
- Training for Students from Elementary, High Schools Co-op, Colleges and Universities.
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Sept. 1995 to date
CANADIAN COMPANY:
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Title: President of (CBTS)
COLOMBA BOBCAT & TRUCKING SERVICE LTD.
Windsor, ON
- Construction & Excavation for Residential, Commercial & Industrial areas.
- Equipment Operator – Dump Truck, Snow Plow, Tractors, Loader, Backhoe, Excavator, Dozer, Skid Steer, R/T Forklift, Aerial Bucket Truck, Aerial Work Platforms.
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Dec. 1994 to June 1995
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Title: Quality Control Coordinator
HULL THOMSON LTD
Windsor, ON
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August 1992 to Dec. 1994
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Title: Toolmaker & Quality Control Consultant
KENDAN MANUFACTURING LTD
Windsor, ON
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August 1990 to Feb. 1991
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Title: Apprentice Tool & Mold Maker
OMEGA TOOL & MOLD LTD
Windsor, ON
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March 1986 to June 1990
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Title: Apprentice Tool & Mold Maker
CENTER TOOL & MOLD
Windsor, ON
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EDUCATION
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2009
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First Aid – CPR, Instructor
"Medic First Aid"
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1995 to Date
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Equipment Training:
- Heavy Equipment Operator – Dump Truck, Snow Plow, Tractors, Loader, Backhoe, Excavator, Dozer, Skid Steer, R/T Forklift, Aerial Bucket Truck, Aerial Work Platforms, Constructions & Industrial Cranes, Over 70 Courses.
- Caterpillar Equipment Training, Peoria Illinois.
- JLG Training Train the Trainer, McConnellsburg PA.
- Windsor Equipment Training Facility Ltd. Windsor ON
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1995
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ISO 9000:
- Documentation for Manufacturing & Internal Auditor Training
- Quality Management Institute (QMI)
Mississauga, ON
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1992
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Statistical Quality Control:
- Level I Operator
- Level II Inspector
- Level III Supervisor
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology
Windsor, ON
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1990
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Ontario Management Development Course:
- Effective Supervision in Administration
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology
Windsor, ON
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1986
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Mold Making Technician (Journeyman MTCU & CAW)
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology
Windsor, ON
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1984
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Ontario Secondary School Grad 12 Graduation Diploma
Belle River High School
Belle River, ON
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
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2009
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Medic First Aid, First Aid - CPR Instructor
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2006
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Canada Safety Council Defensive Driving Course
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2005 & 07
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Superior Propane 400,000 BTU for Construction
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2005
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"EMO" Basic Emergency Management Training
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2005
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"JLG" Train the Trainer - Aerial Work Platform & RT Forklift
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2003
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"CAT" Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Training
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2003
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"Vista" Heavy Equipment Training Programs
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2003
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Golden Shovel Award in Safety for Essex County
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2002
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"WETF" Heavy Equipment Training
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2002
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Contractor of the Year Finalist for North America
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2002
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Dale Carnegie
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1995
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"QMI" ISO 9000 and QS 9000 Documentation Training
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1995
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"CQA" Certified Quality Internal Auditor Refresher Course
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1993
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"CQT" Certified Quality Technician Refresher Course
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1990
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"MTCU" Ministry of Training Colleges & University and Union – Canada Red Seal
Mold Maker Journeyman
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VOLUNTEER GROUPS & MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
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2010 |
"GLISC " Grate Lakes Industrial Sales Consortium (Windsor) |
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2005 |
"CSV " Children's Safety Village (Windsor) |
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2005 |
"WECIPC" Windsor Essex County Injury Prevention Coalition |
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2004 |
"EMO" Regional Emergency Management Coordination Working Group |
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2004 |
"ORCGA" Ontario Region Common Ground Alliance |
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2004 |
"WDCC" Windsor District Chamber of Commerce |
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2002 |
"ESAO" Education Safety Association of Ontario |
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1995 |
"CSAO" Construction Safety Association of Ontario |
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1995 |
"BBB" Better Business Bureau |
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1991 to 1995 |
"ASQC" American Society for Quality Control - Subsection 1000
Committee Members "Membership Coordinator" |
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