Tara Wistoski
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Commissionaires BC, adept in people management and quality improvement. Excelled in staff training, achieving significant performance enhancements. Skilled in problem-solving and team motivation, consistently fostering a results-driven environment. Expertise in conflict resolution and performance improvement, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction. Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Forward thinker, problem solver, and networker.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader / Labourer
LA Quality Products
03.2020 - 06.2024
- Lead a team of 11 employees during packing season
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Filling client orders for shipping deadline, driving forklift, maintain an organized and safe work environment
- Fill client orders for deadline (off season labour)
- Grade and packaging product for quality
Cashier / Pizza Cook
Pizza Hotline
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Greeted customers and responded promptly to determine their needs.
- Prep food for cooking and temperature controlled storage
- Ensure safety guidelines for cooking and storage
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated computer for cash, check, and credit card transactions, and taking walk in orders with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Agricultural Inspector
AGWorld Support Systems
10.2015 - 07.2018
- Inspection of incoming potato crops by AgWorld Systems for McCain Foods to determine quality of product through multiple testing procedures as set out under contract.
Dispatch / Driver
A1 Designated Driver
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Scheduling and coordination of service calls to available fleet for highest efficiency of drivers and customers time
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Calculating and ensuring receipt of payment via cash and e-payment
- Handling customer complaints and satisfaction calls
Recruiting Manager
AIL
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Reached hiring goals consistently through effective newspaper and online ads
- Reviewed resumes and employment applications and interviewed applicants to evaluate work history and other qualifications.
- Managed applicant tracking systems to keep recruitment processes organized.
- Measured and reported on recruitment metrics to track successes and failures of recruitment efforts and identify areas for improvement with the Insurance Council of BC and Back
Assistant Manager Enforcement Services
Commissionaires BC
08.2007 - 02.2010
- Managed 22 - 25 specialized sites and supervisors for day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations [including but not limited to: YXX CATSA screeners, DND, bylaw enforcement (White Rock, Chilliwack, Surrey), YVR Shuttle buses, YVR PGT office, federal corrections]
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, and clients of Federal, Provincial, and Municipal levels of government, fostering a positive work environment, and progressive long term contract relationship
- Leading 220 employees in training, service delivery, and employee development
- Taught 'Risk Assessment' classes to site supervisors in both Enforcement and Security services
- Conduct investigations, evaluations, oversee training, discipline, reports, seminars
- Follow up security breeches, ensure ISO compliance, assists in preparation of RFP,s
- Understudy group manager in order to assume responsibility as required
Response Centre Controller
Commissionaires BC
01.2006 - 05.2007
Security Guard
Commissionaires BC
07.2005 - 01.2006
Manager / Receptionist
Trans-Canada Fitness
03.2003 - 02.2005
Education
Serve It Right
Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council
Online08.2023
Powered Lift Truck Safety Training (Fork Lift)
LA Quality Products
Portage La Prairie, MB01.2023
Foundations of Effective Management 1 And 2
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC2008
Managing in A Unionized Environment
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC2008
Dealing Effective/ Unacceptable Employee Behaviour
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC2008
Advanced Security Management
Hilltop Security Academy
Surrey, BC06.2005
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Team motivation
- Team Supervision
- Staff Training
- People Management
- Quality Improvement
- Conflict Resolution
- Documentation And Reporting
- Performance Improvement
- Goal Setting
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Team Leader / Labourer
LA Quality Products
03.2020 - 06.2024
Cashier / Pizza Cook
Pizza Hotline
05.2019 - 02.2020
Agricultural Inspector
AGWorld Support Systems
10.2015 - 07.2018
Dispatch / Driver
A1 Designated Driver
09.2013 - 08.2015
Recruiting Manager
AIL
08.2011 - 08.2012
Assistant Manager Enforcement Services
Commissionaires BC
08.2007 - 02.2010
Response Centre Controller
Commissionaires BC
01.2006 - 05.2007
Security Guard
Commissionaires BC
07.2005 - 01.2006
Manager / Receptionist
Trans-Canada Fitness
03.2003 - 02.2005
Serve It Right
Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council
Powered Lift Truck Safety Training (Fork Lift)
LA Quality Products
Foundations of Effective Management 1 And 2
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Managing in A Unionized Environment
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Dealing Effective/ Unacceptable Employee Behaviour
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Advanced Security Management
Hilltop Security Academy
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