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Ken Denhollander

Chilliwack,BC

Summary

Detail-oriented Owner with proven success building relationships and maintaining partnerships with top accounts to increase overall productivity and grow profit channels. Expands network connections by effectively determining and meeting customer needs, implementing price models and optimizing inventory control procedures. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning [Type] field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Valley Greenhouse Services Ltd
01.1990 - 09.2022
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior [Product or Service] to customers.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.

Maintenance Technician

Fraser Nurseries
03.1985 - 01.1990
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.

Maintenance Worker

Burnaby Lake Greenhouses
09.1982 - 02.1985
  • Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Prepared detailed reports and kept detailed records of equipment, work orders and system upgrades.

Education

No Degree - Level C Welding

BCIT
Burnaby, BC
09.1987

High School Diploma -

North Surrey Secondary
Surrey, BC
06.1983

Skills

  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Mechanical Recoveries
  • Executive Leadership
  • Power Tools
  • Sales Negotiation
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Change and Growth Management
  • Integrity and Transparency
  • Industry Expertise
  • Systems Organization
  • Corporate Strategy and Development
  • Human Resource Management
  • Balanced Work Ethic
  • Solution Innovation
  • Equipment Operation
  • Budget Management
  • Forklift Operation

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Valley Greenhouse Services Ltd
01.1990 - 09.2022

Maintenance Technician

Fraser Nurseries
03.1985 - 01.1990

Maintenance Worker

Burnaby Lake Greenhouses
09.1982 - 02.1985

No Degree - Level C Welding

BCIT

High School Diploma -

North Surrey Secondary

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