Edward Harman
Manager
Barrie,ON
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Canada Post Corporation, excelling in route management and operational logistics. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and ensuring on-time deliveries. Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication foster continuous improvement and safety adherence in high-pressure environments.
Resourceful professional in traffic management, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in traffic flow analysis, safety regulation implementation, and data collection techniques. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and teamwork, ensuring smooth operations and effective coordination within transportation projects.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Letter Carrier
Canada Post Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2015
- Sorted and tied out all daily mail and parcels associated to the daily route, packed up and shipped out the relay bags of mail, then prepared my PPE for my delivery
Owner/Operator
Eagle Pools
01.1999 - 01.2015
- Sold and Built (Inground and Above Ground Pools)
- Built and installed to code pools with a talented crew of 6
Store Manager
Action Car and Truck Accessories
Barrie, Ontario
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
Traffic Control Officer Operations & Logistics
Canada Post Corporation
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for over 300 routes & trucks in Northern Ontario from Innisfil to Dryden, ensuring all on time arrivals and departures ensuring all timelines are met daily by monitoring and reporting by video conference calls, excel computer programs and bar charts reporting to Manager’s and Director’s daily
- Active Participant on the Health and Safety team
Local Area Supervisor
Canada Post Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Local Area Supervisor for Simcoe/Muskoka Area responsible for 70+ Letter Carrier’s, 35+ Rural Route Carrier and 20+ Postal Clerks
Owner Core Strength and Conditioning Trainer
KT2C (Kickboxing to the Core)
01.2010 - 01.2019
- All levels of MMA Conditioning, Kickboxing Cardio Classes, and Muscle Confusion Training
Owner/Public Speaker/Presenter
Customers For Life
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Creator of a customer retention program for auto dealers to retain their customers even after the warranty expired
- I developed a powerpoint presentation with a program to be introduced to dealer principals then delivered presentations to the dealership staff and put the program in place for them customers
- I assisted in dealerships retention programs met on a weekly basis to monitor the customer base growth
- After the new car sales warranty expired the presentations proved retention was still on the increase
- I presented and trained in over 15 dealerships monthly, Presented the idea to Honda Canada and they made it a pilot for all their dealerships
Parts Manager
Centennial Plymouth Chrysler
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Managed staff and inventory for the largest Chrysler/Dodge dealership in Ontario
- 5 people on wholesale/retail phones, 3 on mechanics counter, and 2 on retail counter
- Controlled orders and returns in parts inventory reporting to senior management
- Parts inventory exceeded $500,000.000
Parts Manager
Richmond Hill Toyota
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Managed 3 people, 1 delivery driver, 2 counter people
- Controlled and managed daily inventory for a fast-moving parts department meeting demands of the service department, local garages and body shops
Parts Manager
Scarborough Lexus Toyota
01.1990 - 01.1997
- Managed 10 people, 2 delivery drivers, 3 counter people
- Controlled and managed daily inventory for a fast-moving parts department meeting demands of the service department, internal body shop and local garages and body shops
Education
High School Diploma -
Widdifield Secondary School
North Bay, ON06-1985
Skills
- Route management
- Traffic management
- Video conferencing
- Data reporting
- Safety protocols
- Operational logistics
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Traffic control equipment
- Incident report writing
- Vehicle flow optimization
- Traffic pattern monitoring
- Budgeting and finance
- Corrective action planning
- Continuous improvement
- Analytical thinking
- Computational skills
- Record keeping
- Safety inspection
- Traffic impact assessment
- Teamwork
- Traffic control supervisor
Timeline
Store Manager
Action Car and Truck Accessories
02.2024 - 01.2025
Traffic Control Officer Operations & Logistics
Canada Post Corporation
01.2021 - 01.2022
Local Area Supervisor
Canada Post Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2021
Owner Core Strength and Conditioning Trainer
KT2C (Kickboxing to the Core)
01.2010 - 01.2019
Full Time Letter Carrier
Canada Post Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2015
Owner/Operator
Eagle Pools
01.1999 - 01.2015
Owner/Public Speaker/Presenter
Customers For Life
01.1998 - 01.2003
Parts Manager
Centennial Plymouth Chrysler
01.1998 - 01.1999
Parts Manager
Richmond Hill Toyota
01.1997 - 01.1998
Parts Manager
Scarborough Lexus Toyota
01.1990 - 01.1997
High School Diploma -
Widdifield Secondary School
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