Lori Laffin
Redvers,Saskatchewan
Summary
Energetically driven and reliable, with a proven track record of enhancing team efficiency and productivity at Redvers Activity Centre. Excels in leadership and problem-solving, ensuring safety and high-quality standards. Boasts hard skills like forklift operation and soft skills such as exceptional attention to detail. Achieved significant improvements in employee performance and workplace safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Caretaker
Southeast Cornerstone School Division
01.2024 - Current
- Upkeep of building and grounds
- Minor repairs
- Clearing snow with use of shovels and tractor
- Lifting heavy objects
- Standing and walking for long hours
Supervisor SARCAN Recycling
Redvers Activity Centre
05.2014 - 12.2023
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
Steam Press Operator
RoyaltyDry Cleaning
02.2009 - 04.2014
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the workspace, adhering to established guidelines for equipment care and maintenance procedures.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Pressed a variety of garments to the customers satification.
Education
High School Diploma -
Memorial Composite High School
Sydney Mines, NS06.1985
Skills
Able to lift 50 lbs
Required to stand for long hours,
Attention to detail
Ensuring safety of staff
Co-Chair Health and Safety Committee
Forklift License
WHMIS
H2S training from a previous job
Hard working
Reliable
Able to work weekends,evenings,Holidays
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caretaker
Southeast Cornerstone School Division
01.2024 - Current
Supervisor SARCAN Recycling
Redvers Activity Centre
05.2014 - 12.2023
Steam Press Operator
RoyaltyDry Cleaning
02.2009 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Memorial Composite High School
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