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Calgary, AB, CA

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Worked on a variety of projects from planning through execution, including basement development, home renovations, and landscaping.
• Supported budgeting, cost estimates, contractor sourcing, and material procurement for each project.
• Oversaw project timelines to ensure on-time completion.
• Assisted in customer service and marketing efforts to improve client satisfaction and brand visibility.
• Actively participated in on-site project execution to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Coordinated with suppliers to order materials and negotiated pricing.

London, Canada Area

• Led a team of 11 people including warehouse employees and delivery drivers ensuring efficient execution of all warehouse activities such as receiving, putting away, order fulfillment, and shipping.
• Managed an inventory of 2600 different products, controlled stockouts and reduced excessive inventory.
• Ensured safety practices were part of daily operations.
• Ran a diverse range of reports showing operational and sales performance.
• Collaborated with regional buyers and vendors to obtain product or service details such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Managed freight expenses and approved invoices and freight bills for payment.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Selected to participate in Poolcorp’s Fast Track Manager-in-Training Program, attending monthly classroom sessions at company training facilities in Louisiana, Texas, and Florida over six months. Training covered.
• Received hands-on training and performed duties in every area of the distribution center in Vancouver including Operations, Management, and Purchasing.
• Worked with inside sales representatives ensuring customer's needs were met.
• Helped to grow sales with current customers.
• Visited customers and provided input to management based on customer feedback on Poolcorp’s products and operations.
• Learned technical product knowledge to help customers with questions.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Worked on the improvement of the production sanitation program of Kerry plant in Delta, BC. Analyzed how software, procedures, and policies could be optimized to deliver increased quality.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Following the PDCA methodology, developed a project to improve the traceability of medical equipment and to increase employees’ labor time efficiency in five major hospitals located in Vancouver, North Vancouver, and.
• Visited the five hospitals to understand the process and collect data by interviewing managers, supervisors, environmental services associates, and health authorities.
• Dealt with tight deadlines by using project management tools.
• Analyzed a variety of databases with MS Excel advanced features.
• Developed KPI’s based on the database analysis.
• Updated the SOP used across the five hospitals for cleaning and disinfection practices.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Participated in the restructuring process of one of the company’s warehouses in the Burnaby facility.
• Reorganized items following the 5S Lean methodology.
• Assisted in the redesign of the warehouse layout.
• Supported the regular warehouse operations whenever needed.

Curitiba Area, Brazil

• Worked in a warehouse of a company that supplies a diverse range of air-conditioning ducts and exhaust fans.
• Coordinated appointments with shipping companies.
• Conducted periodic inventory audits, maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Received parts and verified the accuracy of incoming shipments against packing slip or other records.
• Updated online inventory system and reported products with low levels to ensure timely replenishment.
• Received requisitions, processed paperwork and prepared goods for shipping.

Diploma Program, Business Operations Management

Successfully completed thirty-nine courses, including: • Lean • Six Sigma • Quality Management • Process Improvement for Operations.

Exchange Program, Business Administration And Management

Exchange program on a scholarship promoted by the Federal University of Parana. Main topics studied: • Business Strategy • Leadership •.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, 8,1

Successfully completed forty six courses, including: • Supply Chain Management • Production Systems • Project Management • Retail and.