Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Bruce Matsuba

QUESNEL,BC

Summary

Proactive Operations Manager with extensive experience in staff supervision, policy compliance, and performance improvement. Skilled in budget management, vendor relations, and fostering effective communication to reduce miscommunications and meet deadlines. Strong leadership in optimizing workflows, developing staff, and ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Emcon Services Inc
02.2018 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.

Tow Truck Driver

Aggressive Auto Towing
03.2013 - 12.2017
  • Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
  • Provided reliable transportation for damaged vehicles while minimizing further damage using proper towing techniques.
  • Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in high-stress situations, fostering positive relationships with clients and referral sources.

Supervisor of Operations

Quebecor Printing
06.2009 - 09.2013
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, offering constructive feedback designed to promote growth within their roles.
  • Managed scheduling and workload distribution, maximizing productivity without overwhelming team members or compromising quality of work.
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent attention to detail and effective communication skills.
  • Established clear expectations for team members, fostering a positive work environment through open communication and accountability.

Education

MBA - Business Management

Athabasca University
Athabasca, None
06-2008

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Staff Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Operations Oversight
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Employee Motivation
  • Staff Development
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • MS Office
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Project Leadership
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Business Planning

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified, Dynamics 365 Fundamentals – Microsoft.
  • Construction Management Certificate Program Graduate– Construction Management Association of America.
  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

Operations Manager

Emcon Services Inc
02.2018 - Current

Tow Truck Driver

Aggressive Auto Towing
03.2013 - 12.2017

Supervisor of Operations

Quebecor Printing
06.2009 - 09.2013

MBA - Business Management

Athabasca University
Bruce Matsuba