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Barbara Kennedy

Nanaimo,BC

Summary

Enthusiastic Journeyman Parts Technician eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, excellent organizational and communication skills. Clear understanding of the Parts Technician industry with exceptional customer service, knowledge and experience. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the organization.

Work History

Warehouse Parts Technician

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
2012 - Current
  • Developed positive working relationships with business units to understand needs and provide excellent customer service;
  • Lead/Supervisor for 7 Tool Cribs & Turn Around Team;
  • Manage day to day operations in face-paced environment; Confident leadership skills;
  • Training new Parts Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices for efficient operations.
  • Motivate and instruct team members on customer service, parts counter procedures, receiving, staging, inventory practices and preparing items for deliveries and shipping; Setting everyone with tools to succeed;
  • Exceeded goals and completed special projects through effective task prioritization and great work ethic;
  • Actively listen to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns;
  • Exceptional material / parts knowledge;
  • Front counter customer sales;
  • Manage large customer orders and requests;
  • Material sourced as required, pulled from inventory and processed for customer as per billing requirements;
  • Provide potential quotation through various sourcing alternatives;
  • Manage backordered, damaged and material discrepancies;
  • Process material returns and core credits;
  • Create purchase orders, investigate and resolve purchasing discrepancies to maintain optimum inventory levels;
  • Receive and process material into inventory management system;
  • Complete daily cycle counts and reconciliations;
  • Special inventory projects completed on schedule;
  • Successfully identify discrepancies and recommend changes to inventory;
  • Move between field locations for staff coverage and training;
  • Prepare and present daily Tool Box Safety Meetings both in person and virtual for other areas within the company;
  • Proficient in MAXIMO and CRIB MASTER computer software programs;
  • JD Edwards, SAP and MS software programs;
  • Organized warehouse storage areas to facilitate efficient receiving and shipping of products;
  • Reduced downtime in repair shop by maintaining accurate stock levels of essential parts.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits, ensuring accurate stock records and minimizing discrepancies.
  • 3GTMS shipping program knowledge;
  • All Health and Safety related activities;
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork;
  • Equipment Operation Competent (indoor, outdoor and narrow aisle forklifts)

Material Coordinator - Inside Sales

MRC Midfield
2010 - 2012
  • Developed and maintained effective working relationships with multiple businesses, customers and suppliers;
  • Worked with Material Coordinators to determine schedule and volume requirements in order to effectively coordinate deliveries and maintain supply levels;
  • Front counter sales; Extensive parts knowledge;
  • Processed material returns and core returns;
  • Process Coordinator; Field Sales;
  • Material tracking in sub warehouses;
  • Worked with suppliers and company inventory to prepare and present quoted projects for customer approval;
  • Paperwork accuracy is priority;
  • Create purchase orders and requisitions for material to restock inventory and obtain goods for upcoming projects;
  • Complete daily cycle counts and full inventory audits;
  • Successfully identified discrepancies and recommended changes to inventory to increase profits;
  • Customer specific invoicing and Material Test Report packages completed;
  • Managed receiving operations and proper storage of incoming materials to improve productivity with zero errors;
  • Trained, motivated and instructed team members on front counter sales, receiving, staging and preparing items for deliveries and shipping;
  • Excellent working knowledge of JD Edwards program;
  • Shop Safety Lead..

Process Coordinator - Inside Sales

CE Franklin Ltd.
2004 - 2010
  • Front counter customer sales;
  • Manage large customer orders and requests;
  • Worked with suppliers and company inventory to prepare and present quoted projects for customer approval;
  • Material sourced as required, pulled from inventory and processed for customer as per billing requirements;
  • Manage backordered, damaged and material discrepancies;
  • Process material returns and core credits;
  • Create purchase orders, investigate and resolve purchasing discrepancies to maintain optimum inventory levels;
  • Receive and process material; Enter receiving documents in inventory management system;
  • Complete daily cycle counts and reconciliations;
  • Successfully identify discrepancies and recommend changes to inventory;
  • Move between field locations for staff coverage;
  • Contributed to setup of new Branch Store and Warehouse; Pride taken in project beginning to end;
  • JD Edwards and MS software programs;
  • Field Sales;
  • Material tracking for sub warehouses;
  • Customer specific invoicing and Material Test Report packages completed;
  • Operate both indoor and outdoor forklifts.
  • Branch Safety Supervisor;

Education

Journeyman Parts Technician - Red Seal -

NAIT
Edmonton

High School Diploma -

Parkland Composite High School
Edson, AB

7 Habits & Speed of Trust

Franklin Covey
Workshop And Online COurse

How To Deal With Difficult People

Workshop

Facts And Data For Success

Workshop

Designing Learning In A Hybrid Workplace

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC

Leadership And Management

Franklin Covey
Workshop And Online Course

Skills

  • Journeyman Parts Technician - Red Seal;
  • Professional;
  • Warehouse Operations Management; Supply Management Training Knowledge;
  • Enhanced leadership and team building skills;
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with both customers and suppliers;
  • Exceptional product / material knowledge;
  • Self-motivated individual and team player with highly developed organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
  • Attention to detail, confident and work well under pressure;
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments;
  • Productive, competent and excellent time management;
  • Work equally well independently and as a team member;
  • Safety is a Core Value;

Timeline

Warehouse Parts Technician

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
2012 - Current

Material Coordinator - Inside Sales

MRC Midfield
2010 - 2012

Process Coordinator - Inside Sales

CE Franklin Ltd.
2004 - 2010

Journeyman Parts Technician - Red Seal -

NAIT

High School Diploma -

Parkland Composite High School

7 Habits & Speed of Trust

Franklin Covey

How To Deal With Difficult People

Workshop

Facts And Data For Success

Workshop

Designing Learning In A Hybrid Workplace

University of Victoria

Leadership And Management

Franklin Covey
Barbara Kennedy