Patricia Walker
Westbank,British Columbia
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at VF Freight LTD, excelling in process improvement and budget management. Adept at fostering teamwork and implementing safety compliance measures, I drive efficiency and enhance productivity. My unwavering work ethic and crisis management skills have consistently delivered significant operational improvements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of Operations
VF Freight LTD
Kelowna, British Columbia
04.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline workflows and reduce delays.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff to foster teamwork.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
Operations Manager/Assistant Fleet Manager
Valley Carriers
Kelowna, British Columbia
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed daily transportation operations and logistics coordination for efficient service delivery.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance transportation efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all transportation activities.
- Trained team members on best practices for transportation management and customer service.
- Provided guidance and leadership to team members while managing their workloads effectively.
- Managed fleet operations including vehicle selection, maintenance scheduling, and fuel management.
- Implemented new technologies such as GPS tracking systems to improve operational visibility.
- Supervised staff in the loading, unloading, and staging of freight shipments.
- Conducted regular safety audits and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions to mitigate hazards.
- Oversaw the recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of transportation staff, fostering a culture of excellence and safety.
Slinger Operator
Brantal Contracting LTD
KELOWNA, BC
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Inspected equipment regularly for safety compliance and operational readiness.
- Transported material from one location to another using dump trucks and other vehicles.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
Logging Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Mid-Boundary Contracting
Midway, British Columbia
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Operated logging equipment to efficiently harvest timber and manage forest resources.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Utilized GPS technology for mapping logging routes and tracking harvesting progress.
- Loaded and unloaded logging equipment onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Operated heavy machinery such as grapple yarders, feller bunchers, delimbers, and harvesters in a safe manner.
- Stacked logs into piles according to size specifications given by supervisors.
- Built logging roads for team use and maintained clear paths for easy movement of equipment.
Education
BookKeeping
Compu College School of Business
Kelowna, BC05-1992
High School Diploma -
Grand Forks Secondary School
Grand Forks, BC06-1991
Skills
- Process improvement
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Logistics coordination
- Attention to detail
- Safety compliance
- Unsurpassed work ethic
- Crisis management
- Policies and procedures implementation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager of Operations
VF Freight LTD
04.2023 - Current
Operations Manager/Assistant Fleet Manager
Valley Carriers
02.2020 - 03.2023
Slinger Operator
Brantal Contracting LTD
02.2019 - 02.2020
Logging Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
Mid-Boundary Contracting
09.2017 - 01.2019
BookKeeping
Compu College School of Business
High School Diploma -
Grand Forks Secondary School
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