Steve also held
two positions with DiverseyLever Canada (now Diversey Inc).
The first was as Technical Sales Representative covering the
province of Alberta. He supplied automated cleaning systems to
many food and beverage processors and consulted on
installations, system design and safety training. Steve is
familiar with the operation of every type of food and beverage
processing operation in Western Canada. The second was as
District Sales Manager,
regional trouble shooter and point-man for new system
introductions in Western Canada. During this time, laptop
computers were issued to all field sales representatives without
a lot of technical support. Steve became the go-to guy for
computer "challenges" and handled much of the training.
Since the business
was launched, SKB Videography has produced many video
projects for companies in the Alberta oil patch. Pipeline
construction, oilsands recovery through mining and SAGD
extraction as well as well drilling procedures are now familiar
subjects.
Business
experience, computer know-how and a long-time interest in
videography have led Steve to found SKB Videography. Having
been on the Manager's side of the desk, Steve understands the
challenges of that position and the benefit of an imaginative
training program that leads to a well-trained workforce. He
understands your language and will custom-build your training,
maintenance, safety, promotional and event videos to provide the
ultimate in usability.
Steve
Blackwell has had a varied career in the Canadian wine
industry and the specialty chemical business that serves the
food and beverage industries. During two stints with Andres
Wines Ltd., he held positions of Winemaker (the equivalent of
brewmaster in a brewery) and Winery Manager, directing
winemaking and packaging operations. Steve organized training
programs for plant employees, including safety instruction and
the delivery of the WHMIS program.