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Kieran Navaratne

Toronto

Summary

Diligent Polymer technologist with seven years maintaining safe and productive lab environments. Dedicated to enhancing and optimizing production and experimentation processes without sacrificing wellbeing of colleagues or environment. Comfortable managing everything from small research projects to large capital production tasks. While adhering to demanding safety compliance guidelines.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Ontario Provincial Assistant Bailiff

KAY Bailiff & Adjustment
11.2021 - Current
  • Serve legal orders and documents, seize or repossess properties, evict tenants and perform other related activities.
  • Seize and distribute assets according to court decisions.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Handled problematic debtors and clients to resolve high intensity situations.


Polymer Technologist

WEGU Manufacturing
04.2016 - Current
  • Evaluated production activities and provided suggestions for quality improvements and process optimization.
  • Developed new compounds and formulas based on strict customer requirements.
  • Oversaw the Physical Testing lab, Scheduling, product Development, and other processes within the industrial and automotive manufacturing environment to IATF compliance.
  • Adhered to various Safety Management Protocol standards.
  • Injection and compression molding operation trainer and advisor.
  • Internal Auditor (IATF 16949:2016)

Maintenance Technician

Harwood Montessori School
09.2009 - 10.2016
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • 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.
  • Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.

Cricket Instructor

Durham Cricket Academy
04.2010 - 05.2016
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.

Service Advisor/Express Technician

Village Nissan
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Conducted multi-point inspections of customer vehicles to identify needed maintenance services and repairs.
  • Communicated with parts department to obtain needed parts.
  • Performed work outlined on repair order to meet dealership and factory standards.
  • Attended factory-sponsored training classes to enhance knowledge and skills.

Service Advisor/Lube Technician

Mr. Lube
01.2015 - 08.2015
  • Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
  • Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
  • Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
  • Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.

Customer Service Associate

Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2014 - 07.2015
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Handled billing and payment issues following guidelines, resolving disputes properly.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Operations And Supply Chain Management

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - IT Management

Ryerson University
Toronto, ON
05.2018

High School Diploma -

Pickering High School
Ajax, ON
09.2013

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Polymer Manufacturing/ Compounding
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Quality Control
  • Raw Material Inspection
  • Chemical Lab Testing
  • Program Metrics
  • Impurity Assessments
  • Failure Analysis
  • Safety Management

Extra curricular activities

Icon Auto Sport                                                (September 2015- Present)

  • Clean and maintain vehicles.
  • Order parts for vehicles.
  • Troubleshoot and repair all types of problems.
  • Schedule and maintain history records of all vehicles.
  • Ensure all safety systems are in check before performing any procedure.


Durham Cricket Academy                        (October 2010- September 2016)

  • Canada U19 Cricket National Squad.


Ryerson University Squash Team              (September 2016- May 2019)

  • Participated in competitive singles squash/ ladder.

Pickering Squash Club                                 (February 2010- April 2013)

  • Coached juniors and aided in skill development.

Timeline

Ontario Provincial Assistant Bailiff

KAY Bailiff & Adjustment
11.2021 - Current

Polymer Technologist

WEGU Manufacturing
04.2016 - Current

Service Advisor/Express Technician

Village Nissan
10.2015 - 04.2016

Service Advisor/Lube Technician

Mr. Lube
01.2015 - 08.2015

Customer Service Associate

Costco Wholesale Corp
10.2014 - 07.2015

Cricket Instructor

Durham Cricket Academy
04.2010 - 05.2016

Maintenance Technician

Harwood Montessori School
09.2009 - 10.2016

Certificate of Technical Studies - Operations And Supply Chain Management

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Arts - IT Management

Ryerson University

High School Diploma -

Pickering High School

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