Ian Russell
Winnipeg,MB
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Proper Designworks
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed daily workflow and project timelines for Proper Designworks' production team (between 3-6 individuals, myself included).
- Received all customer inquiries and orders; relayed customer feedback and coordinated with staff to ensure all quality and design requirements were met; scheduled and hosted meetings with clients.
- Managed shipping and receiving; executed purchase orders from various suppliers and wholesalers; directed incoming orders to their appropriate departments.
- Created and e-mailed quotes and invoices, using online software Printavo.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Reviewed, edited, and created artwork for customers.
- Built strong customer relations to develop a larger client base and foster returning clientele,
- Aided with production, in particular with the running, calibration, and maintenance of a direct-to-film printing machine.
Landscaper / Maintenance Team Leader
Ron Paul Garden Centre
03.2019 - 11.2022
- Led a team of maintenance workers in a variety of lawn care and landscaping jobs, for a total of approximately 30 jobs per week.
- Provided customer consultations on the removal and planting of trees, annuals, and perennials, and implemented the planned changes.
- Drove large company trucks and trailers to transport smaller vehicles, tools, and equipment throughout Winnipeg and the surrounding area.
- Worked with team members to maintain a structured greenhouse plan; seeded, grew, and cared for greenhouse plants.
- Aided customers with questions regarding plant care and selection.
Assistant Herbarium Curator
University of Winnipeg
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Indexed and photographed hundreds of plant samples in the University of Winnipeg Herbarium.
- Determined accuracy of recorded information via research and consultation; updated erroneous logs.
- Verified accepted genus and species names of samples.
- Geolocated origins of samples based on limited historical information.
Assistant Supervisor
Novelty Printers
05.2013 - 09.2017
- Led a team of production workers, making sure that inks were mixed according to their proper Pantone colours and ready for each team member's upcoming orders.
- Assisted in supervision, making quality control decisions and keeping the shop running on a tight schedule.
- Worked as a printer in a fast-paced environment; met quotas while ensuring top quality for customers.
- Operated as part of a team to maximize productivity while maintaining a positive work atmosphere.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg06.2018
High School Diploma -
Neelin High School
Brandon, MB06.2007
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Operational Efficiency
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance
- Scheduling & Team Coordination
- Website Development and Maintenance
- Proficiency with Computers and Office Suite
- Proficiency with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Intermediate French Skills
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- Background in Science and Analytical Thinking
- Consistent typing speed of 80-90 WPM
References
- Christopher Gottzmann, Owner, Proper Designworks, 204-230-2767
- Andrew Churley, Maintenance Crew Manager, Ron Paul Garden Center, 431-293-4327
Languages
English
French
Hobbies
In my free time, I like to pluck away at a guitar and/or bass, sing, go for runs, and play an excessive amount of board games!
Timeline
Director of Operations
Proper Designworks
09.2022 - 08.2024
Landscaper / Maintenance Team Leader
Ron Paul Garden Centre
03.2019 - 11.2022
Assistant Herbarium Curator
University of Winnipeg
06.2018 - 09.2018
Assistant Supervisor
Novelty Printers
05.2013 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Winnipeg
High School Diploma -
Neelin High School
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