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Chris Hawrysh
Salmon Arm,BC
Summary
Versatile Logistics and Operations Manager with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, employee relationships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in Logistics, Operations and Transportation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Manney Transport LTD
Abbotsford, British Columbia
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Site Transportation Manager
Walmart Canada
Surrey, BC
10.2021 - Current
- First site transportation manager for new Surrey BC Walmart DC location.
- Built transportation team of 13 associates and 1 team lead to manage outbound and inbound transportation for BC.
- Arranged 3PL carriers for outbound shipments to meet tight turnaround times for Walmart inventory needs
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to team in order to complete projects on time.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues as needed.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate team results and morale.
Director of Operations
Accord Logistics
Surrey, BC
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Oversaw day-to-day brokerage activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve results.
- Established team from ground up to develop foundation for brand new business unit.
- Hired and trained sales and operations staff.
- Listened to and developed staff to create best work environment possible.
- Monitored over 15 employees' on site, and12 remotely day-to-day activities
Carrier Procurement Rep - Team Lead
XPO Logistics Inc
Burnaby, BC
06.2013 - 03.2018
- Created and maintained relationships with 3rd party trucking companies to manage book of business.
- Negotiated rates and levels of service requirements
- Developed and coached staff.
Skills
Coaching and mentoring
Relationship building
Staff training/development
Process improvements
Strategic planning and execution
Budget development
Recruitment
Effective leader
Software
TMS Software
Ability to learn with ease
Interests
Sports
Technology
Web Design
Reading
Coffee Shops
Pets
Computers
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
Albert Einstein
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 45 staff members.
- Opened new 25,000sq foot warehouse.
- Collaborated with team in the development of New Website and Branding.
- Opened new brokerage branch in BC.
- Negotiated multiple new site leases for truck parking in different provinces.
- Rebranded company from Transport to Group, with new marketing material, logo and website.
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Manney Transport LTD
01.2023 - 02.2024
Site Transportation Manager
Walmart Canada
10.2021 - Current
Director of Operations
Accord Logistics
04.2018 - 10.2021
Carrier Procurement Rep - Team Lead
XPO Logistics Inc
06.2013 - 03.2018