Christopher (Chris) Warren
Program Supervisor, Residential Support (Awake Ove
Cochrane,AB
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
Fabutan And Hush Lash Studio
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Monitored staff performance, providing final-say assessment over inquiries.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
Community Support Professional
Community Living Alternative Services
03.2014 - Current
- Provide emotional support to residents and assist in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
- Planned and hosted on- and off-campus community service activities. Such as camping trips, joining sports teams, job fairs.
- Advocated for clients , always keeping their best interest in mind and focusing on their safety and happiness.
- Extensive experience working in a very diverse environment and learning to adjust to different conditions.
- Excellent problem solving skills while unsupervised.
- Natural ability to evaluate and analyze a situation objectively to improve the situation.
- Demonstrating leadership, time management, and people skills.
- Facilitating meeting with the objective to improve current systems in place
Yard Operator
Bark Mulch Depot
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Operated yard skid steer to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
- Completed daily equipment checks of fluid levels and monitored equipment for damage or leaks.
- Loaded trailers to support government regulations for volume, weight, and transportation safety.
- Informed supervisor and shipping lead about shipping concerns to avoid backups.
- Unloaded material with lifting devices.
- Operated yard machinery, hydraulic trailer and forklift to move materials and maintain organization.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
- Used equipment such as loam screener to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
Parts Technician
Varsity Chrysler
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Handled all customer service issues quickly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Met customer needs by looking up stock numbers and prices for various parts(OEM and after market), identifying correct items and placing timely orders.
- Assisted customers by responding to complaints and offering updates on back-ordered parts.
- Verified shipments against receipts and provided advice to customers about right type of parts needed for specific projects.
- Provide communication between all departments of the dealership (Service, Sales,Parts and the customer)
- Experience with daily orders, stock orders, providing quotes and inventory checks.
Parts Technician
Northstar Ford
04.2010 - 10.2012
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Independently operated the parts department for a 3 month period, successfully.
- Offered to help out at multiple store locations throughout the April 2010-October 2012 period, as they were short staffed.
- Consistently strived to provide the best service possible
- Always willing to go above an beyond
Parts Technician
Metro Ford
06.2008 - 04.2010
- Managed a parts account for a large fleet company.
- Achieved exceptional reputation for quality parts and service by proactively identifying defects and returning rejected items to suppliers.
- Advised customers on substitution or modification of parts to replace original manufacturer parts.
- Set up merchandise displays and organized parts on shelves to maximize customer interest and promote overstocks.
- Read and studied catalogs to identify new market parts and capitalize on emerging trends.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
No Degree - Automotive Service Technician
SAIT
CalgarySkills
- Customer inquiries
- Goal Development
- Service Documentation
- Intervention Strategies
- Safety Protocols
- Measuring Progress
- Communication between multiple departments
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month for multiple consecutive occasions.
Certification
Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification
CPR and First Aid Certification
HR Downloads Training
Medicine Administration Certification
Hot Water & Safety Certification
Dietary Safety Certification
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
Fabutan And Hush Lash Studio
09.2022 - Current
Community Support Professional
Community Living Alternative Services
03.2014 - Current
Yard Operator
Bark Mulch Depot
04.2013 - 11.2014
Parts Technician
Varsity Chrysler
10.2012 - 04.2013
Parts Technician
Northstar Ford
04.2010 - 10.2012
Parts Technician
Metro Ford
06.2008 - 04.2010
No Degree - Automotive Service Technician
SAIT
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