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Troy Squance

Erin,ON

Summary

My rise through management at International warehouse and Distribution Inc. has given me many years of on the job experience, I am a very results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments.


I am looking to further my corporate capabilities and career within my current organization by greatly enhancing my education. Adding a degree to my resume is something I have always desired, but did not think that was a possibility while I was employed full time.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President & General Manager

International Warehouse and Distribution (A Division of the Mullen Group LTD.)
01.2022 - Current
  • Manage and run a 32,000 square foot bonded warehouse, and 2 trucking divisions, one for LTL and one for full container moves.
  • Responsible for 14 office staff, 10 warehouse floor staff, and 60+ owner operators.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with head office to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization. Implemented new warehouse web-based program, and AI driven dispatch program for trucking divisions.
  • Negotiate lease renewal for property. Deal with any issues with landlord. Negotiate Term and Group insurance.
  • Enforce current policies and create and enforce new policies.
  • Responsible for wages, bonuses and profit share allocations.
  • Purchasing of new equipment. Chassis, trailers and technical supports.
  • Lead audits with management team. Government, CRA, WSIB and internal audits.
  • Conduct employee performance reviews.
  • Led Merger of IWD Delivery Inc. and IWD Transport Inc. segments into one entity under International Warehousing & Distribution Inc. (parent company)
  • Responsible for creating and submitting yearly budget forecasts.
  • Responsible for BU reports. Monthly, quarterly and annually. Listed below.

- Monthly BU reports outlining Revenue, Cost, including salary and wages, contractor costs, and final EBIDTA, current and future market projections.

- HSE reports, covering manhours, revenue, mileage, number of jobs completed.

- CAPEX expenditures.

- SIR reports.

- Claims reports covering LTC, TRI, and GCR.

- Quarterly reports covering equipment counts, employee earnings, employee and owner operator counts.

- AFE reports for new purchases, selling or disposal of equipment and software.

- Year end.




Infantry Soldier

Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserves
09.2016 - 12.2021
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Maintain and operate a wide variety of personal and section level weapons such as Rifles, Machine guns, anti-Armour and grenades.
  • Navigate using map and compass after setting bearings.
  • Set up defensive positions, prepare for offensive operations and camouflage and concealment.
  • Trained in Urban warfare and tactical formations

Operations Manager

International Warehouse and Distribution Inc.
06.2008 - 12.2021
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Manage 12 office staff, 14 warehouse staff and 65 owner operators.
  • Prepare and assign daily duties to office staff and drivers.
  • Sales calls and meetings to go over existing business or future business opportunities.
  • Deal with claims over lost/stolen equipment or damaged cargo.
  • Provided Rate proposals for existing or future clients.
  • Worked with IT and developed in house dispatch program for both LTL and full container segments, from current DOS program to Microsoft based program.
  • Make sure we comply with safety standards due to number of employees as well as Insurance and WSIB.
  • Ensure compliance with Transport Canada over existing and new implications enforced into trucking and warehouse industry.

Education

High School Diploma -

EC Drury High School
Milton, ON

No Degree - Communicating Effectively

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB (online)
03-2022

No Degree - Presentation Skills

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB (online)
03-2022

No Degree - Team Building

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB (online)
03-2022

No Degree - Accounting And Finance For Non Accountants

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB (online)
09-2021

No Degree - Performance Management

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB (online)
09-2021

No Degree - Conflict Management

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB (online)
09-2021

No Degree - Strategies For The Successful Organization.

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB (online)
08-2021

No Degree - Problem Solving And Decision Making

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB (online)
08-2021

No Degree - Pre Apprentice Training For Plumbing

PAT Institute
Cambridge, ON
05-2018

Skills

  • Strategic team guidance
  • Effective relationship management
  • Analytical decision-making
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Performance metrics development
  • Budget oversight
  • Critical thinking for problem-solving
  • Long-term planning
  • Market expansion strategies
  • Client account management
  • Expense analysis
  • Monitoring of financial resource distribution

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Microsoft Office
  • Transportation of dangerous goods
  • CPR and First aid
  • Workers Safety Awareness 4 Steps
  • WHMIS 2015 Certification
  • Working on Heights Card
  • Scaffold Training Certificate
  • Elevated Work Platform Certification
  • Confined Spaces Awareness
  • Lock Out and Tag Out Certification
  • Propane in Construction Awareness
  • G Driver’s License

Interests

  • Team Sports
  • High-Intensity Interval Training
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Hiking
  • Volunteering with youth sports programs as a coach
  • Running
  • Backpacking

Timeline

Vice President & General Manager

International Warehouse and Distribution (A Division of the Mullen Group LTD.)
01.2022 - Current

Infantry Soldier

Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserves
09.2016 - 12.2021

Operations Manager

International Warehouse and Distribution Inc.
06.2008 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

EC Drury High School

No Degree - Communicating Effectively

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

No Degree - Presentation Skills

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

No Degree - Team Building

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

No Degree - Accounting And Finance For Non Accountants

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

No Degree - Performance Management

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

No Degree - Conflict Management

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

No Degree - Strategies For The Successful Organization.

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

No Degree - Problem Solving And Decision Making

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

No Degree - Pre Apprentice Training For Plumbing

PAT Institute
Troy Squance