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North Vancouver

As a Senior Estimator at Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards, I perform a variety of roles to help the team achieve our end goal of delivering high-quality ships to our customers. My primary tasks are:-Support the estimating team by providing guidance on tasks and priorities.-Assist the estimating team by analyzing costing data so that they can generate the most accurate estimates possible with known information.-Initiate a change project to improve the data collection process that will… Show more As a Senior Estimator at Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards, I perform a variety of roles to help the team achieve our end goal of delivering high-quality ships to our customers. My primary tasks are:-Support the estimating team by providing guidance on tasks and priorities.-Assist the estimating team by analyzing costing data so that they can generate the most accurate estimates possible with known information.-Initiate a change project to improve the data collection process that will allow the business to increase the reliability of the production rates metrics.-Create and support MS Excel data models documenting estimated scope and cost for various design and build contracts. -Work with management to estimate and cost white-collar labour requirements for various design and/or build contracts.-Utilize MS Power BI to build data models and metrics used to track labour performance rates against rates used in the estimate to monitor cost control. Show less

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As an Estimator & Data Analyst at Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards, I performed a variety of roles to help the team achieve our end goal of delivering high-quality ships to our customers. My primary tasks were:-Create and support MS Excel data models documenting the estimated scope and cost for various design and build contracts. -Worked with management teams to estimate and cost white-collar labour requirements for various design and build contracts.-Utilized MS Power BI to build… Show more As an Estimator & Data Analyst at Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards, I performed a variety of roles to help the team achieve our end goal of delivering high-quality ships to our customers. My primary tasks were:-Create and support MS Excel data models documenting the estimated scope and cost for various design and build contracts. -Worked with management teams to estimate and cost white-collar labour requirements for various design and build contracts.-Utilized MS Power BI to build production rate metrics that were used to track labour performance.-Created cost summary reports for senior management during the estimating process to communicate the status of the estimate, contract values and highlight major points. Show less

50 Pemberton Bc

Plan all labour resource requirements to build vessels under the NSS Project for the Federal Government of Canada. In this role I have performed the following tasks:• Create and analyze labour forecasts to identify opportunities and risks to the labour force for senior management.• Assisted in the implementation of Deltek Cobra system, EVMS tool, by creating a Resource Breakdown Structure to align data in planning and time keeping systems.• Develop and maintain Power BI reports to… Show more Plan all labour resource requirements to build vessels under the NSS Project for the Federal Government of Canada. In this role I have performed the following tasks:• Create and analyze labour forecasts to identify opportunities and risks to the labour force for senior management.• Assisted in the implementation of Deltek Cobra system, EVMS tool, by creating a Resource Breakdown Structure to align data in planning and time keeping systems.• Develop and maintain Power BI reports to analyze labour trends across projects.• Mentor interns by challenging them to learn new skills and concepts.• Create processes and procedures for on boarding and department cross training. Show less

50 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver

Working as a Production Control Data Progress Technologiest within the Production Control department at Seaspan ULC Vancouver Shipyard, I was responsible for:•Tracked the physical work progress of projects and analyze ERP system to ensure data accuracy.•Maintained the accuracy and integrity of production data that is entered into ERS system and advise management of issues as and when they arise to ensure production remains on track.• Utilized ERP system data to track actual physical… Show more Working as a Production Control Data Progress Technologiest within the Production Control department at Seaspan ULC Vancouver Shipyard, I was responsible for:•Tracked the physical work progress of projects and analyze ERP system to ensure data accuracy.•Maintained the accuracy and integrity of production data that is entered into ERS system and advise management of issues as and when they arise to ensure production remains on track.• Utilized ERP system data to track actual physical progress against planned progress.• Identified data issues that could cause delays during the production process.• Produced reports for various levels of management and production to showcase actual performance progress vs. planned performance targets. • Liaised with various key stakeholders within production to accurately asses production progress.• Performed other data analyst functions as required to assist Production Control Technologists and Detail Planning when required.• Utilized SAP BI to build custom sets of data from different databases to create a wide range of reports for the business.• Utilized Primavera P6 to monitor multi program progress completion.• Mentored Student Interns to teach them about Seaspan's culture and the various processes involved with ship manufacturing.• Developed training material for Detial Planning on MRP Planning fundamentals. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

Responsible for organizing and running a mentorship program for aspiring mountaineers that enables them learn new skills and increase their knowledge, allowing them to explore the mountains safely.

Vancovuer

As Vice Chair of the Vancouver Section I'm ultimately in responsible for assisting the section's Chair in strategic planning, implementation of strategies aimed at achieving the sections Mission and Vision, in addition to assisting our sections members with various projects all in a Volunteer Capacity. My aim is to build a stronger, safer mountain community through improved organization within our section, increased number of courses/trips for our members to learn & further develop skills, and… Show more As Vice Chair of the Vancouver Section I'm ultimately in responsible for assisting the section's Chair in strategic planning, implementation of strategies aimed at achieving the sections Mission and Vision, in addition to assisting our sections members with various projects all in a Volunteer Capacity. My aim is to build a stronger, safer mountain community through improved organization within our section, increased number of courses/trips for our members to learn & further develop skills, and increased presence at community events. Show less

Vancouver

Working in the Vancouver operations department, I was primarily responsible for the following import duties:•Coordinate and monitor rail traffic at terminals in Vancouver and Prince Rupert.•Monitor dwell times of containers in the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert. •Answer Customer Inquiries about container status.•Assist customers in resolving container movement issues.•Provide customer service support for Sales Department.•Handle VIP accounts by providing expediting… Show more Working in the Vancouver operations department, I was primarily responsible for the following import duties:•Coordinate and monitor rail traffic at terminals in Vancouver and Prince Rupert.•Monitor dwell times of containers in the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert. •Answer Customer Inquiries about container status.•Assist customers in resolving container movement issues.•Provide customer service support for Sales Department.•Handle VIP accounts by providing expediting services to get containers loaded to rail ASAP.•Audit terminal Invoices. Show less

Vancouver

Reported to company owners, responsible for guiding guests on tours in British Columbia and Alberta on Adventure Tours, ensuring guests’ safety and wellbeing throughout duration of tours, and ensuring guest satisfaction at all times during tours.• Guided guests on multiday outdoor adventure tours.• Provided guests with three gourmet meals daily.• Assisted guests in setting up camping equipment.• Photographed guests at landmarks to create a memorable experience.• Carried… Show more Reported to company owners, responsible for guiding guests on tours in British Columbia and Alberta on Adventure Tours, ensuring guests’ safety and wellbeing throughout duration of tours, and ensuring guest satisfaction at all times during tours.• Guided guests on multiday outdoor adventure tours.• Provided guests with three gourmet meals daily.• Assisted guests in setting up camping equipment.• Photographed guests at landmarks to create a memorable experience.• Carried extra supplies for guests during guided hikes.• Organized various daily activities. Show less

Burnaby

Reported to principle, aided in creating promotional material for the company and performed office services.• Photographed completed projects for promotional materials.• Photographed staff members for new website.• Painted office interior to improve atmosphere.• Moved, purchased, and assembled office equipment when needed.

Capilano University

Reported to IT Manager, responsible for developing and testing training documentation for new technologies purchased by the University to improve its competitive edge.• Tested and learned how new technologies worked.• Developed instructional documents for 3 new technologies.• Developed training programs for 3 new technologies.• Conducted testing on developed training programs to identify problems, and develop solutions.

Deep Cove Yacht Club

Reported to Sailing Director, responsible for coaching students how to sail, providing a safe environment that facilitated learning, mentoring junior and intermediate sailing instructors, and maintaining equipment needed for daily operations of the program. • Supervised 7 instructors. • Organized daily camp activities.• Responsible for the safety of the students in my class.• Assumed control and responsibility of Learn to Sail program when Sailing director was… Show more Reported to Sailing Director, responsible for coaching students how to sail, providing a safe environment that facilitated learning, mentoring junior and intermediate sailing instructors, and maintaining equipment needed for daily operations of the program. • Supervised 7 instructors. • Organized daily camp activities.• Responsible for the safety of the students in my class.• Assumed control and responsibility of Learn to Sail program when Sailing director was absent.• Taught the volunteers about the duties and responsibilities of coaching sailing.• Ensured every instructor had the resources they needed to conduct daily lessons.• Maintained equipment for instructors.• Prepared detailed plans for each course Show less

North Vancouver

Reported to owner, responsible providing exceptional customer service by professionally maintaining landscaped spaces.• Ensured customers’ satisfaction by routinely maintaining gardens.• Trimmed hedges and cut grass to make them look aesthetically pleasing.• Installed plants, hedges, trees, and topsoil at clients’ request.• Removed unwanted plant material and/or garden waste at clients’ request.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Human Resources Management And International Business, 3.0 Average Gpa

Studied in the field of business, with a focus in Human Resource Management and International Business.

Dogwood