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LAURA RUSSELL (MYERS)

Pictou,NS

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated with the history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Coordinator

DEMAND LOGISTICS INC.
03.2013 - 03.2022
  • Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
  • Processed and entered customer orders into database and provided proactive customer service for accounts.
  • Staff training
  • Prepared documentation and information required for customer shipments.

Owner

BMT TRANSPORT INC.
01.1999 - 11.2010
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in Simply Accounting.

EVENT COORDINATOR

HALIFAX REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
06.1993 - 04.1998
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Performed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences, and meetings.
  • Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes

Education

High School Diploma -

Eastern Shore District High School
Musquodoboit Harbour, NS

Secretarial Course -

Nova Scotia Community College
Dartmouth, NS

Skills

  • Logistics and scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Inquiry Response
  • Staff training
  • Well organized

REFERENCES

Demand Logistics - Karen Gale/Owner - 877-451-7634

Town of Bridgewater - Greg Brown/Economic Development Officer - 782-882-0608

Canadian Marine Engineering - Michael Josey/ Special Project Manager - (902)209-5422

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline

Logistics Coordinator

DEMAND LOGISTICS INC.
03.2013 - 03.2022

Owner

BMT TRANSPORT INC.
01.1999 - 11.2010

EVENT COORDINATOR

HALIFAX REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
06.1993 - 04.1998

High School Diploma -

Eastern Shore District High School

Secretarial Course -

Nova Scotia Community College
LAURA RUSSELL (MYERS)