Kenneth NEBLETT
TORONTO,ON
Summary
I am a dedicated, reliable, and adaptable professional with over 20 years of splicing and management experience in telecommunications. As a splicer I have done many different and complicated jobs. Along with management replacement for vacations, sick leaves, etc for the last 18 years. I have a commitment to workforce productivity, safety, and compliance with regulations that ensured smooth operations. I maintained a clean, organized work space, I have used many different equipment, and adeptly resolved challenges as they arose. If you're looking for a dedicated, reliable, adaptable professional, I'm here to contribute to your team's success.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fiber Splicer / Level 1
Expertech
01.2004 - 01.2026
- Fiber Optic Cable Expertise: Proficiently handled the splicing and testing of fiber optic cables across diverse outside plant scenarios, including aerial, burial, and underground installations, encompassing both newly placed and existing cables.
- Analytical Troubleshooting: Conducted comprehensive analysis of test results and demonstrated the capability to identify, troubleshoot, and rectify any faults or defects encountered during cable testing and splicing.
- Work Plan Interpretation: Successfully interpreted and comprehended placing and splicing work plans, ensuring precise execution of project tasks.
- Progress Tracking: Maintained accurate records of project progress and promptly reported updates to the relevant supervisor, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Effective Communication: Proactively communicated any issues or anticipated delays, fostering efficient teamwork and project management.
- Height Work: Proficiently climbed poles and operated at heights exceeding 30 feet, adhering to stringent safety protocols.
- Testing Equipment Operation: Utilized cutting-edge equipment, including Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) and other testing protocols, as necessary to ensure the quality of cable connections.
- Outdoor Adaptability: Demonstrated adaptability in working outdoors under varying environmental conditions to splice fiber optic telecommunication cables effectively.
- Equipment Maintenance: Diligently cleaned and maintained tools and equipment, ensuring their reliability and longevity.
- Versatile Contributions: Undertook all assigned duties, reflecting a commitment to fulfilling company objectives through versatile contributions.
- Management: Over the past 18 years I have been used as interim manager for managers that have been on sick leave, holidays, etc. I have also been made temporary manager on quite a few major projects.
Accounts Payable
CTV
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Invoice Processing: Accurately matched, coded, and processed vendor invoices, ensuring precision in financial transactions.
- Credit Card Reconciliation: Conducted reconciliations for corporate credit cards, maintaining financial accuracy and transparency.
- Vendor Statement Reconciliation: Effectively reconciled vendor statements with the company's payable records, promoting accurate financial reporting.
- Payment Preparation: Prepared weekly checks and wire transfers, both in Canadian and USD currency, to fulfill financial obligations.
- Vendor Communication: Responsively and professionally addressed vendor accounting inquiries, serving as the primary point of contact for vendor-related correspondence.
- Policy Enforcement: Enforced accounting and office policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and financial integrity.
- Discrepancy Resolution: Proactively resolved billing discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records and vendor relationships.
- Document Management: Organized and filed accounts payable documentation systematically, facilitating efficient record-keeping.
- Vendor Management: Managed vendor contracts and facilitated the setup of new vendors, streamlining procurement processes.
- Month-End Tasks: Completed all month-end journal entries, contributing to the timely and accurate closure of financial periods.
- Adaptability: Willingly undertook other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting the organization's financial operations.
Warehouse Supervisor
SEARS CANADA
01.1994 - 01.2004
- Supervision of Workforce: Managed a team of over 50 employees, overseeing all aspects of shipping, receiving, storage, delivery, and goods transfer operations.
- Workforce Productivity: Ensured the productivity of the shift's workforce, maintaining schedules and educating employees on the significance of workplace safety, including compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company health and safety standards.
- Warehouse Maintenance: Enforced policies and procedures to maintain a clean, organized, and clutter-free warehouse, conducting regular facility inspections.
- Workflow Planning: Strategically planned the sequence of assembly, loading, shipping, and receiving activities to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Problem Solving: Addressed equipment, personnel, and workflow issues as they arose, finding practical solutions to maintain operations smoothly.
- Documentation and Reporting: Completed necessary paperwork, including accident reports and disciplinary actions. Communicated daily shift activities to Warehouse Management.
- Inventory Management: Ensured inventory accuracy through audits of the shipping and receiving processes, daily cycle counts, and annual inventories, promptly reporting any discrepancies for reconciliation.
- Support and Training: Provided support to other shifts and warehouse staff as required, including monitoring staffing levels during peak seasons, absences, and vacations, and approving payroll.
- Employee Development: Trained and coached new employees, scheduled employee assignments, offered counseling, and administered discipline when necessary. Conducted employee evaluations and recommended changes, terminations, and compensation adjustments.
- Performance Monitoring: Held daily meetings with staff to communicate job expectations and monitor performance, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensured the proper maintenance of all warehouse equipment by enforcing operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, arranging preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs as needed.
- Communication and Problem Resolution: Maintained regular and effective communication with warehouse management and senior management to address issues and identify opportunities for warehouse improvements.
- Security Measures: Secured the warehouse by activating alarms and testing security systems.
- Overtime Commitment: Willingly performed compulsory overtime as required to meet operational needs.
Warehouse Shipping and Receiving
SEARS CANADA
01.1984 - 01.1994
- Shipping Coordination: Determined the optimal shipment method and arranged shipping logistics. Prepared shipping-related documents such as bills of lading, customs forms, invoices, and other records, either manually or using computer systems.
- Packaging and Labeling: Assembled containers and crates, meticulously recorded their contents, both manually and in the computer system. Packed goods for shipping and attached identifying information and clear shipping instructions.
- Logistics: Supervised the loading and unloading of goods from trucks and other transport vehicles to ensure safe handling and efficient processes.
- Quality Control: Conducted thorough inspections of incoming goods, comparing them against invoices and other documents. Accurately recorded any shortages and promptly rejected damaged goods, following established company procedures.
- Inventory Management: Managed the receipt of products in the system for all divisions, including unpacking, coding, and routing goods to their designated storage areas.
- Record-Keeping: Maintained meticulous records, using either internal manual systems or computerized databases, to track inventory, shipments, and related information.
- Equipment Operation: Proficiently operated equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, and other machinery for the loading, unloading, transportation, and storage of goods.
- Warehouse Organization: Ensured the warehouse remained clean, organized, and orderly, facilitating efficient workflows and a safe working environment.
- Inventory Counts: Conducted regular spot counts as scheduled, promptly reporting discrepancies, and performing recounts when necessary to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Adaptability: Actively participated in all reasonable work activities assigned by management, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to contributing to the overall success of the operation.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Accounting
York
Toronto, ON06.1987
Skills
- Warehouse Management and Maintenance
- Reliable with a strong work ethic
- Effective communication skills
- Demonstrated flexibility and a proactive approach to work
- Proficiency using SAP
- Skilled in equipment/tool cleaning and maintenance
- Accurate record-keeping and reporting
- Inventory Management
- Experienced working at heights, confined spaces, and outdoors
- Have been temporarily filling in for full time management for holidays sickness, etc a numerous amount of times over the past 15 years
Certification
- Forklift License (Counterbalance, Reach, Walkie Stacker, Warehouse, and Pallet Jack’s)
- Working at Heights
- Confined Spaces
- First Aid & CPR
- WHIMS
- AODA
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fiber Splicer / Level 1
Expertech
01.2004 - 01.2026
Accounts Payable
CTV
01.2002 - 01.2004
Warehouse Supervisor
SEARS CANADA
01.1994 - 01.2004
Warehouse Shipping and Receiving
SEARS CANADA
01.1984 - 01.1994
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Accounting
York