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Lauren Vanags Dykstra

New Westminster,Canada

Summary

Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics Assistant

Arc'Teryx HQ
02.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated with shipping companies and vendors worldwide to warehouses and sorting facilities
  • Created and updated need reports such as customs lists, vendor invoicing
  • Coordinated shipment details, recording load data and destination in SAP S4 as well as ECC
  • Supported shipping department operations and inventory control with proactive handling of logistics needs
  • Improved logistics planning and execution by integrating new industry practices
  • Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Taught SAP S4 to out of country distribution center with SOP's that were given and some had to be created.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.

Day of Event Coordinator

Hazelmere Golf and Country Club
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Reported regularly on event preparation status, readiness and any day of changes or special requests
  • Oversaw day-of execution for corporate events and meetings, trade conferences, and group receptions with Groups of up to 300
  • Executed events with consistently high standards of organization, service quality and enthusiasm for client objectives
  • Maintained records of event aspects, including financial details.

Senior Warehouse Assistant

Arc'Teryx, Arc'One
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Managed teams of 4-9 people in all aspects of third party warehouses, oversaw shipping, receiving and picking, inventory counting, as well as training all new staff and all problem solving
  • Handled all paperwork and administrative duties
  • Managed expectation and deadlines from all stakeholders.

Restaurant Waitress

Taverna Greka
10.2016 - 06.2020
  • Helped customers select menu items with detailed information about portions, ingredients, and potential allergens
  • Continually satisfied customers with regular check-ins for requests, drink needs and upselling opportunities
  • Delivered above-expectation service to every guest and encouraged customers to return through personal service to up to 15 tables at one time
  • Reconciled cash tills from dining sales as part of closing duties
  • Trained new servers in company policies, guest service standards and best practices.

Education

Bachelors of Business Administration - Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
12.2024

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Clerical Support
  • Relationship building
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Deadline and Scheduling Management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Database Management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary

Certification

Occupational First Aid Level 2

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Timeline

Logistics Assistant

Arc'Teryx HQ
02.2022 - Current

Day of Event Coordinator

Hazelmere Golf and Country Club
07.2021 - 02.2022

Senior Warehouse Assistant

Arc'Teryx, Arc'One
01.2019 - 08.2021

Restaurant Waitress

Taverna Greka
10.2016 - 06.2020

Bachelors of Business Administration - Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Lauren Vanags Dykstra