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Ian Jarvis

Fort Frances,ON

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level retail position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Personnel Manager

Walmart
01.2023
  • Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
  • Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
  • Identified appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Used comprehensive processes for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 100+-employee company
  • Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness

Kitchen Designer

Kitchen and Bath Plus
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Planned and presented project quotes for custom designs.
  • Designed detailed kitchen layouts based on client needs, budgets and available supplies.
  • Selected flooring, counters, cabinets and appliances based on client needs and budgets.
  • Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
  • Conducted client consultations to understand requirements and preferences.
  • Utilized computer-aided design (CAD) software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.
  • Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.

Laborer/mechanic

Asselins
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Repaired motor vehicles as required.
  • Carried out vehicle inspections as required.
  • Maintained vehicles daily.
  • Repaired bodywork on vehicles as required.
  • Used welding equipment.
  • Brought work experience from my engineering background.

Operations Manager

Canadian Tire (Fort Frances)
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Managed the Hardware and Receiving departments.
  • Managed store as required.
  • Ordered for the weekly flyer.
  • Built displays for store.
  • Loaded/unloaded trucks with fork lift as required.
  • Head of Health and Safety.

Security Guard

Apex Investigation and Security
01.2017 - 01.2017

Carried out security patrols throughout the Thunder Bay Courthouse.

Liaised with court officials, OPP and mobile patrols to ensure maximum security of courthouse.

Maintained safety checks.

Liaised with fire department to maintain fire panel.

Employed on all shift patterns.
Monitored CCTV.

Departmental Manager

Lowe’s
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Manager of Lumber Department, Building Supplies Department, Doors and Windows Department, Molding and Millwork Department.
  • Managed outdoor Lumber supplies.
  • Carried out inventory checks on weekly basis.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks and trailers of lumber and building materials, using fork lifts.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Helped contractors fulfill their orders.

Store Manager

Pine Point Resort
01.2014 - 01.2016

Managed store operations.

Managed store inventory.

Managed guest cabin or site allocations 12 months in advance of visit.

Managed entire business during winter month, including property maintenance, cabin rental, housekeeping and customer service.

Mariner

Wightlink Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2008

Maintained ships conditions.

Ships fire fighter.

Regular duties of Able Seaman.

Carried out routine fire patrols.

Carried out engine room duties.

Press Setter

PAV Toolmakers
01.1997 - 01.1998

Trained operators correct operations of power presses.

Maintained power presses.

Maintained/repaired support equipment.

Installed better working practices.

Installed stock level system.

Press Shop Foreman

P&B Metal Components
01.1990 - 01.1997

Trained operators correct operations of power presses.
Maintained power presses.
Maintained/repaired support equipment.
Set and operated power presses.

Maintained quality control standards.

Managed production levels.

Managed health and safety aspects.

Shift Supervisor

Stelrad Ltd
01.1981 - 01.1990

Trained operators correct operations of power presses.
Maintained power presses.

Maintained production levels.
Maintained/repaired support equipment.
Set and operated power presses.
Maintained quality control standards.
Managed production levels.
Managed health and safety aspects.

Trained in research and development.

Investigated and corrected machine issues within the bounds of my training.

Liaised with senior management.

Able Seaman

Royal Navy
01.1976 - 01.1981

Carried out normal duties of able seaman in Royal Navy.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hereson Secondary Modern School.
Ramsgate, Kent England
04.1976

NEBS (Management) Diploma -

Thanet Technical College
01.1991

NEBS (Management) Certificate -

Thanet Technical College
01.1989

Skills

  • Recruitment Management
  • Staff Development
  • Employee Relations
  • Staff Management
  • Employee Development
  • Operations Management
  • Accident Investigations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Health and Safety Programs

References

John DeGagne, 807-275-7851

Additional Information

  • Employed in Research and Development to install better working practices
  • Experienced in production-line processing
  • Over 10 years experience in production-line processing
  • Over 10 years in production management
  • Solid background in production process including quality control
  • Produced to deadlines and schedules
  • Produced to company quality standards
  • Liaised with senior management, production and quality control departments
  • Excellent organisational, planning and time management abilities
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, able to think independently and quickly to resolve problems

Personal Achievements

Published Author 2019

Volunteer Experience

  • Police Officer, Kent Special Constabulary, 1991-1996
  • Town Councillor, Sandown Town Council, 1998-2003

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Personnel Manager

Walmart
01.2023

Kitchen Designer

Kitchen and Bath Plus
04.2022 - 12.2022

Laborer/mechanic

Asselins
01.2021 - 01.2022

Operations Manager

Canadian Tire (Fort Frances)
01.2017 - 01.2021

Security Guard

Apex Investigation and Security
01.2017 - 01.2017

Departmental Manager

Lowe’s
01.2016 - 01.2017

Store Manager

Pine Point Resort
01.2014 - 01.2016

Mariner

Wightlink Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2008

Press Setter

PAV Toolmakers
01.1997 - 01.1998

Press Shop Foreman

P&B Metal Components
01.1990 - 01.1997

Shift Supervisor

Stelrad Ltd
01.1981 - 01.1990

Able Seaman

Royal Navy
01.1976 - 01.1981

High School Diploma -

Hereson Secondary Modern School.

NEBS (Management) Diploma -

Thanet Technical College

NEBS (Management) Certificate -

Thanet Technical College
Ian Jarvis