Dillon Janzen

• Founded Built by Offshift to empower service businesses in enhancing online visibility.
• Managed Google Business Profiles and implemented local SEO strategies to attract new customers.
• Developed engaging website content that effectively addresses customer inquiries and highlights business quality.
• Provided clients with weekly updates, fostering transparency and collaboration in their

Entered ACTI’s self-employment program after a layoff from Sharp Trucking, using the opportunity to turn years of creative, technical, and service-business experience into a focused business.
Worked through business planning, service development, and mentorship, refining the direction that became Built by Offshift.

Served as the sole on-site mechanic, taking responsibility for day-to-day maintenance and repair needs while balancing equipment availability with the demands of the operation.
The role extended beyond hands-on repairs into organizing work, prioritizing mechanical issues, and coordinating with the people relying on the equipment. It strengthened my ability to make decisions independently and take

Maintained and repaired ski-area equipment, including specialized PRINOTH snowcats used for grooming. Applied my heavy-equipment background in a mountain environment where equipment readiness directly supported daily operations and the guest experience.
Worked through August 2024, then returned in a casual capacity in November. The role brought together my mechanical experience and an interest in

Pursued trading with the goal of qualifying for a funded account, combining daily market participation with ongoing study, strategy development, and performance review. Successfully completed a proprietary trading evaluation and obtained funded-account status.
Began with forex before expanding into futures. The experience demanded disciplined risk management, independent decision-making, and the a

Worked across social media, content planning, and online community operations for Web3 projects. Collaborated with distributed teams to communicate project developments, develop content, and support active online communities.
This marked a shift from creating individual pieces of content to considering how content, communication, and community fit together over time.

Provided freelance video editing, graphic design, and digital content support, translating project ideas into creative assets for online audiences.
Expanded beyond production into the work surrounding the content: how it would be presented, where it would be shared, and how it would support an ongoing online presence. That transition led into social media and community management.

Left full-time mechanical work to pursue an independent media business, developing my skills through video production, editing, and podcasting.
Handled the day-to-day creative process from planning and storytelling through filming, audio, editing, and delivery. Learned to turn ideas into finished work while taking responsibility for both the creative decisions and the practical realities of workin

Returned to oilfield maintenance after working and travelling overseas, bringing a broader range of practical experience back into shop and field assignments.
Diagnosed and repaired equipment, performed preventive maintenance, coordinated parts, and maintained service records. Completed my apprenticeship and earned my Red Seal Journeyman qualification during this period, building on years of hands

Worked in cattle-station environments, including bull-catching and cattle handling in Cape York and station work with Warrawagine Cattle Co. in Western Australia.
At Warrawagine, the work combined equipment operation with general equipment and facility maintenance. Applied my mechanical background to practical station needs while learning a different kind of operation, one that required resourcefu

Joined the lift-operations team at Coronet Peak, a major Queenstown ski destination, working with an international crew and welcoming visitors from around the world.
After moving to New Zealand with another heavy-duty mechanic job already lined up, this was a deliberate step into something different. It gave me the chance to work closely with people, experience the mountain lifestyle, and explore

Provided traffic control for construction projects in Queenstown, helping coordinate vehicle movements and maintain safe access around active work sites.
The role also included film-set assignments, offering an unusual look behind the scenes of location production. It became a bridge between my mechanical background and a growing interest in creative work, tourism, and the different opportunities

Moved to New Zealand with mechanical work arranged through Tradestaff, providing a familiar starting point in a new country.
Worked from a field-service truck maintaining and repairing construction equipment, carrying out diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and on-site repairs. This was the first step in a longer period of working abroad that eventually took me beyond mechanical work into new ind

Transitioned from automotive work into heavy equipment and oilfield operations, developing experience across shop maintenance and field support.
Prepared service trucks, diagnosed and repaired equipment, organized parts, and documented maintenance needs. Field rotations included on-call support, building my ability to troubleshoot independently and respond to problems as they arose.

Developed my automotive skills in a dealership environment, with a particular focus on steering and suspension, wheel alignments, and factory and aftermarket lift and levelling kits.
Built a foundation in systematic diagnosis, dealership service procedures, and electrical and electronic troubleshooting before moving into heavy equipment.

Worked in an automotive business started by my father, giving me an opportunity after high school to learn both a hands-on skill and the realities of a small service business.
Performed paintless dent removal and helped create vehicle graphics using digital design software and a vinyl cutter/plotter. This was my introduction to digital design, taking something created on a screen and turning it in