Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Alec Tolosa

Wetaskiwin,AB

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Shipping Coordinator

VULCRAFT CANADA
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained accurate documentation for all shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimizing potential liabilities.
  • Managed complex shipping schedules, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance to meet strict deadlines.
  • Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
  • Ensured timely deliveries with effective communication between warehouse staff, carriers, and customers.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with shipping vendors to achieve reliable delivery of orders and boost rapport.
  • Established strong working relationships across departments, fostering a cohesive and collaborative work environment.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Reduced delivery times for increased customer satisfaction by coordinating with carriers and optimizing shipment routes.
  • Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries regarding shipment status or concerns in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with sales team members to ensure seamless integration between order processing and shipment coordination activities.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce overall shipping expenses while maintaining high-quality service standards.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the organization by participating in process improvement projects related to logistics.
  • Negotiated with carriers for better shipping rates, significantly reducing overhead costs.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed in warehouse, minimizing incidents.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.

Machine Operator/Welding Fabricator

VULCRAFT CANADA
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Contributed to cost savings with efficient use of raw materials and minimal scrap production.
  • Exhibited strong attention to detail when setting up machines, making adjustments, and inspecting final product outcomes.
  • Troubleshot minor mechanical issues with the band saw machinery, reducing reliance on external repair services where possible.
  • Achieved consistent weld quality through careful preparation of materials and attention to detail during execution.
  • Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials for each project.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to strict safety guidelines and wearing appropriate protective gear.
  • Ensured optimal performance from all tools and equipment through routine inspection, cleaning, and maintenance.
  • Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.

Shotblaster Operator / Tack Welder / Welder

Morskate Manufacturing
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Set up material manually and mechanically for material to be blasted evenly and efficiently.
  • Move parts to designated areas via pallet jack or crane.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.


I was shortly moved to tack welding, skills that I am continuously learning include:


  • Gather materials and setup workstation for efficient production.
  • Read and interpret drawings for project parameters and measurements.
  • Setup stoppers or jigs for precise fabrication and fitting.
  • Tack and fit materials for the welder to finished the whole weld.
  • Partially weld materials that I was authorized to work on before acquiring my CWB Certificate.

Shortly after that, I was promoted to Full-Time Welder and was sent to do my CWB Testing and passed. My duties includes what was mentioned above, and below are additional responsibilities.


  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.

Support Worker

Elysian Ventures
05.2020 - Current
  • Assisted client with basic life skills and home management tasks such as preparing meals, cleaning and personal hygiene.
  • Analyzes overall client performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals.
  • Documented daily activities, behaviors and incidents for permanent record.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events.
  • Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.

ID/OD Pipe Inspector

EVRAZ Camrose Works
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Operate control panels and conveyors to safely move pipe around the mill.
  • Inspect the inside diameter and outside diameter of every pipe to check for defects and remediate if necessary; and make sure it is within the quality standards and specifications upon agreement with the customers.
  • Move and place pipe using an overhead crane.
  • Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
  • Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of large diameter pipes to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications.
  • Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.

Sales and Leasing Representative

Sundance Mazda
02.2018 - 07.2018
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed vehicles before final delivery to validate for completed tasks such as installed add-ons and damage corrections.
  • Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
  • Demonstrated vehicles and features, and conduct test drives.
  • Negotiated vehicle prices and secure financing for customers.
  • Maintained compliance with all service, quality, and regulatory standards.
  • Met customers on lot and in showroom to discuss available vehicles and options.
  • Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
  • Completed sales contracts, purchase documentation, registration paperwork and dealership records.

General Labourer / Brake Press Operator

Supreme International Limited
06.2017 - 02.2018
  • Thoroughly cleaned all construction and worksites to avoid hazards.
  • Moved machinery using forklifts, cranes and hoists.
  • Followed approved process for assembly.
  • Followed safe work practices instituted by company.
  • Finished projects by filing surfaces to achieve smooth edges and meet tolerances outlined in blueprints, work orders and company quality standards.
  • Kept equipment clean, repaired and lubricated to maximize performance.
  • Used gauges, calipers and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.

Material Handler

Home Hardware Distribution Centre
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, dimensions and weight.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.

Apprentice Cook II /Shift Supervisor

Best Western Wayside Inn
07.2013 - 10.2016
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
  • Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Assisted customers in placing special orders for large-scale events such as weddings and birthday parties.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Education

Certification - Overhead Crane Operator & Rigging Essentials

MHSA
Edmonton, AB
03.2024

Certification - Forklift Operator Safety Training

MHSA
Edmonton, AB
07.2022

Standard First Aid (CSA Intermediate) - Level C CPR/AED

St. John Ambulance

Confined Space - Entry/Monitor

ICON Safety Consulting Inc.

Ultrasonic Trainee -

Ultrasonic Level I
EVRAZ Camrose

Apprentice Cook II

Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology
Edmonton, Alberta

High School Diploma -

Wetaskiwin Composite High School
Wetaskiwin, Alberta
2015

Skills

  • Safety is always a priority
  • Very eager to learn and open to try new things
  • Dedicated and committed to task given
  • Fast learner
  • Adaptable
  • Gets along with peers and associates

References

William Lariviere 

Production Lead

780 312 0911

wlariviere@vulcraft.ca


Mark Gonzales

Program Coordinator

780 839 9096


Sherri Scorah

Area Supervisor (Inspection)

780 352 8824

s.scorah@telus.net


Timeline

Shipping Coordinator

VULCRAFT CANADA
03.2024 - Current

Machine Operator/Welding Fabricator

VULCRAFT CANADA
06.2022 - 03.2024

Shotblaster Operator / Tack Welder / Welder

Morskate Manufacturing
05.2021 - 06.2022

Support Worker

Elysian Ventures
05.2020 - Current

ID/OD Pipe Inspector

EVRAZ Camrose Works
08.2018 - 10.2019

Sales and Leasing Representative

Sundance Mazda
02.2018 - 07.2018

General Labourer / Brake Press Operator

Supreme International Limited
06.2017 - 02.2018

Material Handler

Home Hardware Distribution Centre
10.2016 - 05.2017

Apprentice Cook II /Shift Supervisor

Best Western Wayside Inn
07.2013 - 10.2016

Certification - Overhead Crane Operator & Rigging Essentials

MHSA

Certification - Forklift Operator Safety Training

MHSA

Standard First Aid (CSA Intermediate) - Level C CPR/AED

St. John Ambulance

Confined Space - Entry/Monitor

ICON Safety Consulting Inc.

Ultrasonic Trainee -

Ultrasonic Level I

Apprentice Cook II

Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology

High School Diploma -

Wetaskiwin Composite High School
Alec Tolosa