AUSTIN PLEADWELL
Mckineleyville
Summary
Results-driven compensation professional with proven experience in designing and managing competitive compensation packages. Known for collaborative team efforts and achieving targeted outcomes. Strong skills in data analysis and strategic planning, ensuring adaptability to evolving business needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compensation Manager
Government of Canada
12.2021 - Current
- Served as a key resource during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration of acquired entities into existing compensation structures.
- Led initiatives to update compensation policies reflective of current best practices in the industry.
- Implemented an effective communication strategy on compensation updates throughout the organization, enhancing transparency and employee engagement.
- Provided expert guidance to management on complex compensation issues, fostering an environment of trust between employees and leadership teams.
- Streamlined payroll processes for increased efficiency and reduced errors.
- Oversaw financial operations such as accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Transportation Supervisor
Arctic Fuel
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Currently working as a supervisor overseeing 8 tankers and 4 freight haulage transports
- Responsible for setting a plan each day for each truck and ensuring they are dispatched
- I ensure everyone is completing their job safely
- On a daily basis I communicate a report to Agnico Eagle Mine and ensure we are performing to their standards
- I ensure all freight and fuel is billed and paid
- Ensure payroll is completed and all drivers have adequate arrangements for travel
- Communicated need for major repairs to Plant Manager
- Uphold positive associate relations that led to engagement in brand and team
- Maintained professional appearance and upheld uniform policy
- Maintained and developed safety culture among all team members
Assistant Store Manager
Wal-Mart
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Supported Store Manager in loss prevention efforts
- Developed loss prevention awareness among all crew members
- Communicated any variances to Company standards to Store Manager
- Merchandised seasonal aisle and non-seasonal, basic and seasonal end-caps
- Assisted Store Manager in training, coaching and developing store personnel
- Educated crew and customers regarding product information and brand initiatives
- Utilized company systems and procedures designed for expense control and inventory management
- Built imaginative displays using all available space
Manager
Nunavut Purchasing and Supplies
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Worked as a Manager for a retail store in Baker Lake Nunavut
- Responsible for making sure all work is complete
- Responsible for scheduling
- Responsible for counting all cash and completing final sales reports
- Make sure all items are ordered and put away in appropriate places
- Responsible to report to the executives of the company
- Make sure all staff attends shifts
- Worked as a sales associate within the grocery department
- Arranged and stocked department displays
- Make sure there is enough stock for the appropriate items
- Back up Department Manager for dry grocery
- Responsible for price changes, Supervising associate, and on hand changes
- Responsible for using pallet jacks and safety sweeps throughout the department
- Also help customers find items and resolve issues
- Was responsible for managing cash registers
- Supervised over 20 associates
- Resolved customers complaints
- Responsible for supervising and approving returns
- Performed Register audits
- Followed company policy for all cash related procedures, refunds, western union and associate discounts
- Provided proper change and cash needed to all registers
- Trained associates
- Also made sure all associates were aware of evacuation, code Adam's etc
- Provided excellent customer service practicing 3 meter rule and keeping customers satisfied
- Also set an example for safety procedures
- Worked as a Manager for a retail store in Baker Lake Nunavut
Department Manager
Wal-Mart
01.2015 - 01.2016
Customer Service Manager
Wal-Mart
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Reinforced customer service principles by coaching staff on successes and challenges
- Led and executed all company initiatives ensuring sales and profitability goals are exceeded
- Supported store to meet and exceed store financial goals
- Maintained accurate records of production, shrink, sales and inventory
- Ensured store opened and closed at appropriate time
- Assisted and resolved any complaints and communicated with management team
- Maintained presence in store by providing excellent customer service
- Created schedules to support engaging customer service environment
- Assisted Store Manager with day-to-day operations of entire store
- Directed ordering of merchandise in respective areas
- Read and applied fundamental math skills, including weights and measurements
- Operated and managed store in absence of store manager
- Communicated verbally and worked cooperatively with employees and customers
- Executed store opening and closing procedures and recovery
Education
High School Diploma -
BLACKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Miramichi, New Brunswick01.2014
Business Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
Fredericton, New Brunswick03.2017
Skills
- Drivers
- Communication
- Motivation
- Technology
- Fast Learner
- Customer service
- Organization
- Managing goals
- Managing time
- Accounting
- Cash registers
- Excellent customer service
- Economics
- Hiring
- Human Resources
- Managing
- Marketing
- Payroll
- Purchasing
- Retail
- Safety
- Sales
- Scheduling
- Supervising
- Management Essentials
- HRIS expertise
- Job evaluation
- Incentive programs
- Employee relations
Certification
Manager, Wal-Mart, 01/01/16, 01/01/20
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Compensation Manager
Government of Canada
12.2021 - Current
Transportation Supervisor
Arctic Fuel
01.2020 - 12.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Wal-Mart
01.2020 - 10.2020
Manager
Nunavut Purchasing and Supplies
01.2016 - 01.2020
Department Manager
Wal-Mart
01.2015 - 01.2016
Customer Service Manager
Wal-Mart
01.2012 - 01.2015
Business Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
High School Diploma -
BLACKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
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