David Guenard
Strathmore,Alberta
Summary
Adept at team leadership and forklift operation optimizing business operations. I significantly enhance operational efficiency and safety standards and enhancing operational efficiency significantly contributing to project success and customer satisfaction. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining attention to detail, ensuring high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lot Manager
Allan Dale Trailers & RV
Balzac, AB
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Upheld strict quality control standards by inspecting incoming vehicles thoroughly for damage or defects prior to placing them on the lot.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of all vehicles.
- Picked up and delivered customers using dealership vehicles.
- Parked vehicles in visually appealing ways to attract customer attention and increase sales.
- Maintained attractive, tidy parking lot for the dealership.
- Drove RV's and Trailers to other dealerships, vendors.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, motivating employees, and leading by example.
- Drove RV's and Trailers to other dealerships, vendors.
- Assisted sales and service staff with moving RV's and Trailers to keep operations running smoothly.
- Protected vehicles from storm damage by removing debris from lot.
- Assisted technicians with their work orders to keep the shops efficiency ratings to the company standard.
- Assisted the service counter with parts running and delivery to ensure that the technicians could complete work orders.
Yard Manager
Remuda Supplies
Langdon, AB
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed a team of yard staff, delegating tasks effectively for optimal productivity and performance.
- Enhanced yard efficiency by implementing streamlined processes for inventory management and organization.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Established clear lines of communication between the yard and office staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Minimized product damage through careful handling and adherence to quality control guidelines during the order building process.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, leading to increased repeat business and customer satisfaction.
- Facilitated smooth order building during peak periods, effectively handling increased workload without compromising quality or timeliness of deliveries.
- Mitigated potential hazards with thorough site cleanup efforts at the end of each workday.
- Increased safety standards in the yard by conducting regular inspections and ensuring compliance with all regulations.
- Coordinated transportation logistics for both incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring timely deliveries without delays or additional costs.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Lead Key Holder
Crowfoot Wine & Spirits
Strathmore, AB
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Enhanced store sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and engaging customers with product knowledge.
- Maintained a clean, organized store environment by implementing regular cleaning schedules and following merchandising guidelines.
- Collaborated with management to develop promotional strategies that increased store traffic and sales revenue.
- Assisted in training new key holders, ensuring they were well-versed in company policies and procedures.
- Counted out cash drawers and balanced totals.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures.
- Updated store displays frequently to maintain freshness in presentation while highlighting key products or trends effectively.
- Conducted regular audits of store merchandise, ensuring accurate record-keeping and minimizing shrinkage.
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
Crew Leader
Flashings Plus Ltd
Calgary, AB
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications for each job.
- Decreased material waste by effectively utilizing available resources during sheet metal fabrication and installation tasks.
- Ensured timely project completion by closely monitoring progress and adjusting resources as needed.
- Performed quality control checks on installed sheet metal, ensuring adherence to specifications and identifying potential issues for immediate remediation.
- Collaborated closely with other team members to ensure seamless coordination during sheet metal installation processes.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately measuring and cutting sheet metal for various installations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bishop Grandin High School
Calgary, AB2003
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Punctual and Reliable
- Time Management
- Task Delegation
- Forklift Operation - OSHA Compliance
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- General laborer
- Safe Driving Practices
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Lot Manager
Allan Dale Trailers & RV
03.2023 - 09.2024
Yard Manager
Remuda Supplies
02.2021 - 03.2023
Lead Key Holder
Crowfoot Wine & Spirits
01.2018 - 01.2020
Crew Leader
Flashings Plus Ltd
03.2014 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Bishop Grandin High School