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David Garland

Innerkip,Canada

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning Type field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Successful Owner/Operator with expertise in Type industry and insights on competitors and clientele. Dedicated leader maintains professional relationships and negotiates beneficial deals. Enterprising Job Title successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Porkys In The Kip
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.

Plant Manager

Norwich Recycling
02.2011 - 04.2021
  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.

Security Professional

Good Time Charlies
09.1999 - 09.2012
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Monitored property and investigated areas of suspicion.
  • Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Supervised grounds, employee entrances, and exits and security officers on duty.

Plant Supervisor

DBG Canada
09.1994 - 09.2009
  • Supervised day-to-day functions of plant.
  • Monitored safety practices and made changes or recommendations.
  • Scheduled deliveries, employee shifts and equipment maintenance.
  • Implemented organizational systems to maximize plant efficiency.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
  • Coached employees on company standards and efficiency.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
  • Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.

Education

Grade 12 -

Huron Park Secondary School
Woodstock, ON
06.1984

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Business Administration
  • Business Planning
  • Hiring and Staffing
  • Business Development
  • Staff Training

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Porkys In The Kip
04.2022 - Current

Plant Manager

Norwich Recycling
02.2011 - 04.2021

Security Professional

Good Time Charlies
09.1999 - 09.2012

Plant Supervisor

DBG Canada
09.1994 - 09.2009

Grade 12 -

Huron Park Secondary School
David Garland