Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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BRIAN DUNN

CALEDON,ON

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with exemplary skills, a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dispatch Supervisor

UAP Traction Heavy Duty Truck Parts
04.2021 - Current

● Lead a team of 9 drivers for multiple deliveries throughout each day by managing daily dispatch operations covering multiple routes in the Greater Toronto Area

● Executed invoicing processes for customer orders and parts deliveries. Coordinated the picking of parts for deliveries based on pick tickets and customer orders.

● Communicate effectively with sales representatives regarding missing or out-of-stock parts to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders, which has led to a delivery rate satisfaction score of 95%, up from 72% from previous years.

● Collaborate with store and district management to optimize operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction, aligning with corporate strategies and goals.

● Respond to customer inquiries regarding order status for both deliveries and pickups.

● Coordinate with front of store staff to facilitate customer pick-ups, follow-ups, and store maintenance.

Warehouse Supervisor

BW Cooney & Associates
12.2018 - 04.2021

● Played a key role in the annual inventory process of over 500,000 parts, ensuring accurate reconciliation with the computer system inventory and making necessary adjustments.

● Led and managed the shipping and receiving team, in-house delivery drivers, and external logistics company drivers to optimize their time and abilities, resulting in a 15% improvement in time efficiency.

● Managed communications between different departments, department heads, upper management, owners, co-workers, and temporary staff members to ensure smooth business operations.

● Implemented new receiving documents to improve recording accuracy, leading to a 95% decrease in recording errors and eliminating lengthy searches for product information.

● Oversaw the handling of incoming and outgoing orders with third-party companies, including securing external deliveries to out-of-country destinations and long-distance local deliveries, assigning loading dock tasks, and supervising loading and unloading for accurate and efficient weekly shipments.

● Confirmed and checked all incoming and outgoing paperwork related to orders to ensure completeness and accuracy for weekly shipments.

● Tracked all products entering and leaving the site via lot numbers, ensuring alignment with paperwork, and introduced new record sheets for larger orders that improved order accuracy by 100%.

Franchise Owner

Mr Handyman Headwaters
12.2005 - 08.2018

● Drove revenue and profitability in franchise by overseeing day-to-day operations, resulting in a 20% increase in sales year over year.

● Managed scheduling of service technicians with a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction

● Handled sales, after-sales service, and phone inquiries to ensure exceptional customer experience.

● Oversaw finances, procedures, marketing, and operations to maintain business efficiency at 100%

● Developed and implemented a successful Peer to Peer program for Mr. Handyman of Canada, increasing owner operators by 90%

● Provided training for new Franchisees in the Canadian market, including travel to Corporate Head Office in the U.S. and participation in all aspects of training.

Elected twice by peers to the Franchise Advisory Committee for Mr. Handyman International, representing both American and Canadian members

  • Managed daily cash flow effectively while adhering to company guidelines on deposits, expenditures, account reconciliations.
  • Managed labor, inventory and overhead costs effectively to maintain business profitability.
  • Calculated and submitted on-time and accurate royalty payments to corporate office to maintain franchise in good standing.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Business Management

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON

Skills

  • An experienced leader Team building, business management and team development
  • Skilled in effective communication
  • Marketing, finances, budgeting, planning, and administration experience and skills
  • Cultivate stakeholder relationships
  • Motivate teams to meet company objectives Mentoring and training employees
  • Proficient in project management, records management, organization, quality control, customer service, improving operations, time management, and regulatory compliance
  • Critical thinking, problem solving and analytics
  • Microsoft Office and other operational programs
  • Employee Training
  • Positive communication skills

Volunteer Experience

Inglewood Ball Hockey League, Owner/Founder, 1987, Present, 

  • Transformed a 2-team adult pick-up ball hockey game into a multi-team organized coed adult league through increasing membership, securing sponsorships, and implementing operational guidelines and rules.
  • Developed scheduling templates to ensure fair play and equal opportunities for all teams, resulting in 100% balanced game distribution.
  • Recruit and manage referees and timekeepers to ensure smooth game operations, leading to a 97% satisfaction rate among participants.
  • Launched and maintain a website (www.ibhl.ca) with advertising opportunities, statistics, schedules, and weekly game results, driving a 68% yearly growth in site traffic.
  • Utilized social media platforms (FB - @ibhl1987, Instagram - @ibhl_87, Threads - @ibhl_87, Twitter (X) - @ibhl_87) to engage participants and the public, keeping them informed about league updates.
  • Successfully attracted over 500,000 hits to the website annually, increasing global visibility and engagement.
  • Oversee league finances and maintained affordability to ensure the sustainability and success of the league.

Certification

WHMIS

Worker Health & Safety Awareness

Working Together: The Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities

Accomplishments

Team Builder of the Year, Mr. Handyman,

Treasurer's Award, Mr. Handyman, 

Coach Championship Midget/Juvenile Hockey Team (twice), 

Rookie Franchisee of the Year All-Star Team, Mr. Handyman, 

Inglewood Minor Hockey League Executive Award, 

Town of Caledon Volunteer Service Award

Timeline

Dispatch Supervisor

UAP Traction Heavy Duty Truck Parts
04.2021 - Current

Warehouse Supervisor

BW Cooney & Associates
12.2018 - 04.2021

Franchise Owner

Mr Handyman Headwaters
12.2005 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Applied Science - Business Management

University of Guelph

WHMIS

Worker Health & Safety Awareness

Working Together: The Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities

BRIAN DUNN