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Dennis Thomas

Port Alberni,British Columbia

Summary

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Coordinator

Ditidaht Treaty
Port Alberni, British Columbia
11.2019 - Current
  • Prepared Treaty office for the following Chief and Council meetings, emergency meetings (e.g., funerals).
  • Scheduled meetings, such as smudging, were organized.
  • set up meetings for elders (e.g. luncheons and loonie twoonies)
  • scheduled meetings for staff interviews
  • arranged delivery of merchandise for and aided the Dtidaht Store staff with loading the delivery vehicles
  • Assisted the Ditidaht Community Services and Ditidaht First Nation (DFN)members with regard to Patient Travel
  • Assisted DFN members and Administration staff with updating their mailing addresses

Courtesy Clerk

Canada Safeway
Victoria, British Columbia
07.2012 - 04.2013
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise, rotated products, and removed expired items.
  • Followed proper food safety procedures when stocking refrigerated items.
  • Verified that prices on shelf tags matched those listed on computer system.

  • Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous at all times.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Organized backroom areas for efficient storage of merchandise.

Inventory Clerk

Western Inventory Services
Nanaimo, British Columbia
06.2008 - 07.2012
  • Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing stock items.
  • Utilized barcode scanners for a variety of tasks related to stocking activities.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations in accordance with OSHA standards.
  • Used critical thinking and data analysis to continually improve inventory strategies.
  • Supported management and other team members during physical inventory planning activities.

Customer Service Representative

Nanaimo Bottle Depot
Nanaimo, British Columbia
07.2006 - 12.2007
  • Provided exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers by providing personalized assistance and support.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
  • worked as cashier
  • performed general warehouse work
  • drove 5 ton truck to transport merchandise
  • managed warehouse crew and truck staff

resolved conflict issues with staff

Office Clerk Interim Store Manager

Ditidaht First Nation
Malachan Indian Reserve # 11, British Columbia
04.1996 - 06.1998
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail daily.
  • Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies regarding record keeping procedures.
  • Provided administrative support such as typing documents, filing paperwork, photocopying, scanning documents, and faxing documents.
  • Performed basic bookkeeping tasks such as entering data into accounting software programs like QuickBooks or Sage 50 Accounting System.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Greeted customers, answered inquiries, and directed them to the appropriate department.
  • Received payments from customers via cash or credit card transactions.
  • worked with auditors at the band office and DFN Visitors Centre
  • Maintained records of employee attendance and leave balances.
  • resolved conflicts with store staff

Telecommunications Technician

CP Telecommunications
Vancouver, British Columbia
12.1980 - 05.1993
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding telephone service or technical issues.
  • Replaced faulty components in telecommunications systems as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations regarding installation and maintenance of telecom equipment.
  • Installed and maintained telecommunications systems, including routers, switches, and related hardware.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on telecom equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Created detailed documentation of all installed and configured telecommunications systems.
  • Assisted with training users in the use of various telecommunication devices and applications.
  • Troubleshot network issues to identify root causes of problems.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving telecommunications systems malfunctions or outages.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - First Nations And Indigenous Studies

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
06-2006

Diploma - Arts And Sciences

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
06-2004

Diploma - Individually Selected Studies

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
04-2003

Certificate - Electronics Technician Program

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
08-1980

Skills

  • Community Engagement : with DFN administration and members
  • External Engagement : with other First Nations of NTC
  • Crisis communication , often times I assisted DFN members with transportation and disability issues

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Communications Coordinator

Ditidaht Treaty
11.2019 - Current

Courtesy Clerk

Canada Safeway
07.2012 - 04.2013

Inventory Clerk

Western Inventory Services
06.2008 - 07.2012

Customer Service Representative

Nanaimo Bottle Depot
07.2006 - 12.2007

Office Clerk Interim Store Manager

Ditidaht First Nation
04.1996 - 06.1998

Telecommunications Technician

CP Telecommunications
12.1980 - 05.1993

Bachelor of Arts - First Nations And Indigenous Studies

Vancouver Island University

Diploma - Arts And Sciences

Vancouver Island University

Diploma - Individually Selected Studies

Vancouver Island University

Certificate - Electronics Technician Program

Vancouver Community College
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