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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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BRANDON CHEVRIER

Thunder Bay,Canada

Summary

Knowledgeable worker with background in project coordination and successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Delivered crucial support in organizing events and streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated proficiency in communication and problem-solving to improve team collaboration and project outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coordinator of Indigenous Relations

Lakehead University
04.2023 - 09.2024
  • Work under the guidance of the Director of Indigenous Relations to Indigenize the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
  • Develop culturally appropriate programs for the student body and follow the principles of the Seven Grandparent teachings
  • Provide education counseling to Indigenous students
  • Direct students to appropriate resources for problem solving
  • Coach Indigenous students on skills to help them in their educational career
  • Work with community members and partners (local First Nations and their stakeholders)
  • Organize Indigenous elements for school events (organize Elders, Knowledge Holders and traditional caterers)
  • Host annual Indigenous High School Law Day (work with local schools)
  • Attend and facilitate recruitment events throughout the community
  • Plan the annual Law Camp (mandatory for all first-year law students)
  • Provide support to the Indigenous Law and Justice Institute (develop mandates and programming)
  • Grant writing for external funding opportunities
  • Co-instruct the mandatory Indigenous Perspectives course (LAWS 1535)
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed
  • Regularly attend staff meetings and advocate for Indigenous students
  • Provide support, input and counsel to co-workers and Director
  • Work with and understand the operations of Lakehead University and its systems
  • Collaborated with other departments and faculties to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
  • Help facilitate the 2024 Moose Hide workshop

Front Store Manager/Merchandiser

Loblaw Companies (Shopper's Drug Mart)
12.2014 - 04.2023
  • Work with Associate-Owner to ensure store meets financial/productivity targets
  • Record sales to budget labor hours spent
  • Hire and Schedule employees
  • Ensure budget expectations are met
  • Process payroll for all employees through WFM and Ceridan
  • Be the Human Resources contact for all employees in the store and use company policy to make decisions
  • Order stock for the store every week to make sure the store is full for customers
  • Order and change seasonal displays for every quarter
  • Quickly resolve customer disputes and provide solutions with company policy and customer satisfaction in mind
  • Reconcile daily cash trays and create bank deposits
  • Ensure that there are no anomalies in day to day cash functions
  • Work with the store accountant at the end of every period to reconcile period cash and product counts
  • Stock shelves, build sale ends and rotate merchandise
  • Lead a team of twenty employees and achieve company objectives
  • Use the PDT system to ensure correct stock levels and pricing
  • Execute planograms for each period (and seasonal set ups)
  • Extensive use of Shopper's MMS systems (Cycle count procedures, etc)
  • Receive merchandise/orders through MMS (Receive Front Store & Pharmacy orders)
  • Fully trained on front cash (also on Lottery)
  • Basic training within Canada Post store outlet
  • Order merchandise from local vendors to ensure product availability
  • Ensure items on sales floor and backroom meet Shopper's standards for successful inventory
  • Familiarity with Shopper's procedures and store standards
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates by providing exceptional service, addressing concerns, and resolving issues promptly.
  • Led a team of associates to achieve sales goals through consistent coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
  • Established inventory control measures that reduced excess stock and improved in-store organization, leading to better customer satisfaction.
  • Streamlined front store operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems and staff scheduling.

Summer Student-Administration

Seven Generations Education Institute
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Work in an Indigenous led organization and deliver high quality programming to Indigenous populations
  • Create an environment that fosters the Seven Grandparent teachings
  • Provide general education counseling to Indigenous students
  • Compile information for Canadian government fiscal year budget
  • Use computer programs to create spreadsheets and process word documents
  • File and organize paper work
  • Assist students with school related requirements
  • Assist students with applying for OSAP
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
06-2026

Human Resources Management -

Confederation College
Thunder Bay, ON
01.2023

Honors Bachelors of Arts - Political Science + History

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
01-2019

Graduate -

Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute
01.2014

Skills

  • Reliable
  • Creating a respectful and inclusive work environment
  • Independent
  • Punctual
  • Team Leadership
  • Budget Creation
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Computer Skills
  • Motivation
  • Adaptability
  • Understanding of Company Standards
  • Health and safety

References

Available Upon Request

Certification

Safe-Talk (Suicide Prevention and Awareness) Certified

WHIMIS Training

Timeline

Coordinator of Indigenous Relations

Lakehead University
04.2023 - 09.2024

Summer Student-Administration

Seven Generations Education Institute
06.2017 - 08.2018

Front Store Manager/Merchandiser

Loblaw Companies (Shopper's Drug Mart)
12.2014 - 04.2023

Graduate -

Superior Collegiate & Vocational Institute

Safe-Talk (Suicide Prevention and Awareness) Certified

WHIMIS Training

Master of Arts - Education

Lakehead University

Human Resources Management -

Confederation College

Honors Bachelors of Arts - Political Science + History

Lakehead University

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