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Patrick Bruen

Nelson,British Columbia

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Alexanian Carpet & Rug Cleaning Ltd
2000.09 - 2022.08
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.

Assistant Expedition Leader

Marine Expeditions
1997.01 - 2000.04

A member of a team of 9 providing Eco educational travel by sea to Antarctica, the Artic and other places in between.

Maintained equipment and Zodiac's necessary for landings from the ship.

Wrote a daily journal for passengers recapping the daily events and complete with an update of events for the upcoming day.

Gave ship tours.

Drove Zodiacs for landings with passengers to see wild life and natural surroundings.

Interacted with passengers throughout their journey socializing and educating making their journey hopefully a trip of a life time.

Carpenter's Helper

Bruen Construction Limited
1988.01 - 1996.08
  • worked in family business mostly Civil commercial projects.
  • Experience with forming , blue print reading, take offs and estimating.
  • Small family company that provided exposure to most aspects of any given project.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Planning

University Of Toronto
St. George Campus Toronto

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Revenue Growth
  • Operational Improvements
  • P&L Responsibility
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Warehouse Operations

Timeline

Operations Manager

Alexanian Carpet & Rug Cleaning Ltd
2000.09 - 2022.08

Assistant Expedition Leader

Marine Expeditions
1997.01 - 2000.04

Carpenter's Helper

Bruen Construction Limited
1988.01 - 1996.08

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Planning

University Of Toronto
Patrick Bruen