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Overview
Work History
Education
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Volunteer Experience | Mind of Mine
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Kanwarpal Brar

Kelowna,BC

Summary

Results-oriented business professional with a proven track record in driving organizational growth and profitability. Adept at optimizing processes, enhancing productivity, and achieving business objectives. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my skills and contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organization

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Orchard Manager

KB Orchards
03.2019 - 08.2023
  • Hiring and teaching laborers, managing paperwork and audits, maintaining relationships with exporters, packers and governmental bodies within agriculture industry, as well as cultivating new potential partnerships
  • Scheduling deliveries of bins, pesticides etc
  • And shipment of harvested produce
  • Performed technical troubleshooting of an electromechanical sorter, gaining hands on experience working with pumps, calibrating sensors and various other control systems, to constantly improve efficiency and output of the system
  • Developed a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program (HACCP) for the packaging line, preventing biological, chemical and physical hazards, and established critical limits at each step to ensure high quality products and operator safety
  • Collaborated with external vendors to liaise with buyers such as Costco and CFP to distribute various fruits such as apples, and peaches domestically and internationally, increasing revenue by 150 % ($250,000 excess income first annual year)
  • Supervised 10+ production workers to ensure fluid operation of the system
  • Supported administration and logistics by receiving orders and ensuring punctual shipment deadlines were met.

Web Developer

Freelance
01.2019 - 09.2021
  • Designed front end portion of websites in accordance with the customer’s aesthetic and feature preferences.

Digital Home Technician

Telus Communications
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Installation of Copper and Fiber Optic services, Splicing Fiber cables, troubleshooting technical issues at customer premises, Providing excellent customer service.

Manufacturer

Natural Factors
04.2013 - 05.2018
  • Followed precise instructions to formulate various vitamins and create the final product, which was later encapsulated, giving me hands on experience in following detail-oriented instructions
  • Performed calculations to ensure the right concentration of each ingredient was transmitted through pumps and mixers in preparation of the final product, allowing me to gain hands on experience with the equipment
  • Learned Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for machines such as pumps, mixers, heat exchangers, and followed Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) and food safety guidelines.

Education

Web Development

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC

Bachelors in Business Administration - Finance

Okanagan College
12.2023

Skills

  • Proficient in HTML5 and CSS
  • Proficient in Excel and CRM Software
  • Excellent Organization Skills
  • Fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi
  • Can type 60 WPM

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional

Volunteer Experience | Mind of Mine

Helped organize speaking events with prominent mental health experts. Also, highlighted coping mechanisms for dealing with anxiety and depression.

Timeline

Orchard Manager

KB Orchards
03.2019 - 08.2023

Web Developer

Freelance
01.2019 - 09.2021

Digital Home Technician

Telus Communications
05.2018 - 09.2018

Manufacturer

Natural Factors
04.2013 - 05.2018

Web Development

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Bachelors in Business Administration - Finance

Okanagan College

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