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Samantha Buwalda

Mission,British Columbia

Summary

Organized administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player, completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Offering a keen attention to detail and strong communication skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Responsible, punctual and self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Westmill Industries Ltd
07.2022 - 04.2024
  • Sourced quotes for multiple domestic/international parcel and LTL truck shipments per week
  • Prepared shipment documentation for domestic and international shipments, including USMCA, CERS and other customs documentation
  • Scheduled freight pick-up’s and deliveries between Abbotsford warehouse, vendors, and customers
  • Oversaw yard and tent storage, considering accessibility and space needed for materials
  • Managed team of four warehouse associates, set production goals, facilitated team meetings and fostered an environment of teamwork and safety compliance
  • Coordinated container unloading on-site as well as through 3rd parties for containers inbound to two warehouses in Oregon and Atlanta
  • Participated in operations management and production meetings
  • Oversaw daily, weekly, monthly cycle counts and other inventory management
  • Use of ERP system, MS Outlook, Excel

PM Supervisor

United Parcel Service
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Evening Supervisor responsible for office administration and package operations nightly
  • Complete daily records, data entry, time cards and other administrative duties
  • Complete initial yard and equipment checks to ensure no mechanical issues, safety concerns, checking that all necessary operational supplies and feeder equipment is available in safe working condition
  • Supervise daily package center operations to ensure proper care, service and quality levels
  • Verify trailers are loaded, properly sealed, and paperwork correct to ensure accurate and timely dispatch of loads
  • Determine employees training needs, provide ongoing feedback, and produce development plans in accordance with UPS’s policies and procedures
  • Motivate others, fostering an environment of safety compliance and team work.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Media

University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC
12.2011

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Clerical support
  • Data Entry, 60wpm
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Certification

  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Industrial First Aid Certificate
  • Overhead Crane Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Westmill Industries Ltd
07.2022 - 04.2024

PM Supervisor

United Parcel Service
11.2020 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Media

University of The Fraser Valley
Samantha Buwalda