Kate Stephen
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented administrative professional with over 10 years in operations and logistics management. Expertise includes scheduling, purchasing, payroll, and client communication. Managed large-scale accounts and ensured efficient operations in fast-paced environments. Experienced in remote work, content creation, and brand coordination, delivering high-quality results through effective use of digital tools.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Content Creator
finehairfinesse
- Current
- Independently grew audience to over 80,000 organic followers in under 24 months
- Created product reviews, tutorials, and data-driven content based on audience needs with a focus on generating revenue through affiliate marketing, digital products, and brand partnerships
- Built and scaled niche content brand focused on women’s hair maintenance and education
- Managed my own brand positioning, analytics, and platform growth strategy
- Personally negotiated affiliate partnerships and tracked performance metrics
Independent Operations and Logistics Consultant
Adventure Medical Brands
Littleton, USA
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Directed relocation strategy, overseeing inventory transfer, staffing, and process redesign to enhance operational effectiveness
- Developed SOPs and workflows for new facility launch, ensuring alignment with operational goals
- Coordinated with 3PLs, carriers, and internal teams to streamline operations and minimize service disruption
- Improved fulfillment efficiency and throughput post-move
- Acted as primary liaison between executive leadership, operations, and vendors
Chief Operating Officer
Repack Canada
Toronto, Canada
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Oversaw daily logistics, purchasing, payroll, and scheduling for multinational co-packing and shipping clientele
- Managed supplier relationships, and handled end-to-end purchasing for packaging and materials
- Designed and standardized workflows to enhance operational efficiency
- Coordinated client, sales, and production teams to develop effective contract and pricing strategies
- Led executive team meetings to drive strategic initiatives
- Workforce Planning and Development
- Facilitated alignment between departments to enhance collaboration
- Monitored compliance and safety protocols, ensuring adherence to workplace standards
- Developed and enforced standard operating procedures for consistency
Logistics Supervisor
Repack Canada
Toronto, Canada
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Oversaw daily logistics, purchasing, payroll, and scheduling for multi national co-packing and shipping clientele
- Managed supplier relationships, and handled end-to-end purchasing for packaging and materials
- Coordinated between client, sales and production to develop contract and pricing strategies
- Created and enforced standard operating procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed workforce plans to optimize staffing and resource allocation.
- Assisted with workflow design and standardization
- Promoted alignment among departments to improve communication and collaboration.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations to ensure workplace safety.
- Facilitated collaboration among executives to drive company vision and direction.
Secretary
Repack Canada
Toronto, Canada
01.2011 - 12.2013
Education
Acting for Film and Television -
Humber College
Toronto, ON01-2010
Undergraduate Studies -
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA01-2007
Acting Experience
- Fire Girls, (Dir. Chell Stephen)
- Crystal, (Dir. Think Feel/Chell Stephen)
- Paranormal Witness; The Ranch, (Dir. Harry Hewland)
- Paranormal Witness; Through the Eyes of a Killer, (Dir. James Bryce)
- Broken Heart Strings, (Dir. Matthew McGuire)
- Blue, (Dir. Think Feel/Chell Stephen)
- Parallel Eon, (Dir. /Dmitriy Zilbergertz)
- Dreams, (Dir. Donika Lekaj)
- Simple Events, (Dir. Linda Mitton)
- Advocate, (Dir. Dave Vaughan)
- City Commando 2, (Dir. Nathan Fleet)
- Yellow Heart, (Dir. Wilfred Tangrid)
- Awkward, (Dir. Linda Mitton)
- Longing, (Dir. Melissa Sky)
- The Onald, (Dir. Justin Sanchez)
- And There I Was, (Dir. Evren Ozdemir)
- So You Think You Can Dance, (Dir. Don Weiner)
Timeline
Independent Operations and Logistics Consultant
Adventure Medical Brands
11.2021 - 06.2022
Chief Operating Officer
Repack Canada
01.2018 - 12.2021
Logistics Supervisor
Repack Canada
01.2013 - 12.2018
Secretary
Repack Canada
01.2011 - 12.2013
Independent Content Creator
finehairfinesse
- Current
Acting for Film and Television -
Humber College
Undergraduate Studies -
Chatham University