- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in the gym
- Participate in golf, hockey, and curling as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Avid Reader
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Drawing and Painting
- Hiking
- Running
Deborah Osawabine
Huntsville,ON
Summary
Dynamic supervisor with a proven track record at Manitoulin Trading Post, enhancing team productivity through effective training and mentoring. Skilled in problem-solving and implementing safety protocols, I successfully streamlined operations, significantly reducing costs while improving customer satisfaction. Passionate about fostering a collaborative environment that drives results and promotes growth.
Quick-thinking Supervisor recognized for success in guiding teams and boosting performance. Practical problem-solver with excellent issue and conflict resolution skills to drive team and organizational success. Highly effective and knowledgeable in process improvement and inventory control.
Skilled professional ready to excel in leadership, focusing on results-driven performance. Proven ability to streamline operations and foster team collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting changing demands while maintaining high standards.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Manitoulin Trading Post
05.1997 - 09.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Conducted thorough employee evaluations to identify areas for growth and development, leading to more skilled workforce.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, leading to more organized and efficient stock handling system.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, significantly reducing operational expenses.
- Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous resolution of inquiries and complaints.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Librarian
Sheguiandah First Nation
05.1991 - 06.1996
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Maintained library databases to support accuracy and availability in circulation systems.
- Promoted library services and resources through public relations initiatives and community outreach.
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Assisted with the development of strategic plans for library growth and improvement, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and objectives.
- Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
- Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
Education
No Degree - Personal Support Worker
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, (Kenjgewin Teg)01-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Training and mentoring
- Staff management
- Business administration
- Public speaking
- Safety protocols
- Documentation and reporting
- Payroll processing
- Human resources management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Active listening
Certification
- Lifesaver 101 First Aid & CPR Level C Training - February 25, 2025
- PAL (Possession - Acquisition) License
- Driver's License - 1997
- Pleasure Craft Operation Craft License -November 7, 2015
First Aid, CPR, WHIMS, PAL, Boating & Driving License
CPR and First Aid help save lives by putting more cardiac arrest victims within a few steps of lifesaving assistance.
WHIMS ensure that workers receive hazard information about materials used at their work sites to help reduce workplace injuries caused by these hazardous materials.
PAL, Boating, and Driving License can offer several benefits to an employer, primarily regarding security, operational efficiency and potentially reduced liability. PAL allows for security-related work, driver's licenses enable transportation and delivery, and boat licenses are crucial for aquatic activities.
Interests
Timeline
Supervisor
Manitoulin Trading Post
05.1997 - 09.2024
Librarian
Sheguiandah First Nation
05.1991 - 06.1996
No Degree - Personal Support Worker
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
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