Tyler Marchak
Sustainable Leader
Prince George,BC
Summary
Safety minded sustainable leader with unwavering integrity
Innovative, self-motivated operations professional with a solid background in sales/marketing and an SME in rail operations, safety management. Noted for thriving in challenging situations and taking on a leadership role to execute sustainable solutions. Experience leading a large diverse group of unionized employees, following various collective bargaining agreements, and driving the management team to always be successful. Acute hand eye co-ordination and amazing dexterity rounds out with the ability to safely and proficiently operate heavy equipment, maintain control of hand-operated implements, and manage hazardous worksites.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Superintendent
Canadian National Railway
Various, BC
08.2018 - Current
- Lead our operation teams on the day to day execution; developed effective process for the team to always achieve their KPI month over month.
- Overhauled terminal operating plans to allow better use of assets, improve safety, and allow for additional business to be brought on.
- Applied out of the box solutions improve the efficiency of our maintenance programs, keeping projects within budget and on time.
- During my time in these locations I took part in revising operating plans to lower daily.
- From day 3 of my arrival to the BC North team I have led the territory's 300+ employees to be 100% injury and accident free, through effective interaction and driving safety as a sole focus when employees are in the field.
- Responsible for many HR and LR components for the territory, both with union and non-union employees.
- Work closely various stakeholders on terminal planning, safety initiatives, cost control measures, manpower requirements, and future project planning - both customer and cap-ex.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Monitor customer and fleet pipelines, create solutions for maximum network fluidity.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Transportation Manager
Canadian National Railway
Various, BC/SK
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Joined management team in Melville, SK to oversee all operational requirements for the territory from ThePas, MB to Regina, SK to Watrous, SK to Rivers, MB - 600+ miles of rail line.
- Moved to the BC South team in July 2016 – Started with operations in North Vancouver managing the day to day operation and safety of the terminal.
- Dec 2016 was taken out on 'special project' to plan and implement new operations at the Vancouver Waterfront. Taking a key role in Waterfront intermodal development (2017 CN President’s Award Winners).
- March 2017 again taken out on 'special project' to overturn intermodal operations from Canadian Pacific at Roberts Bank, Delta port. Taking key roles in joint venture of operations with Toronto Terminal Railway, CN , and CP.
- Daily duties included; Terminal planning, handling customer service requirements, presenting on a variety of conference calls engaging many departments and customers to maintain a working plan for all parties, Engage and oversee all operating employees, report to senior leaders and VPs with any operational challenges that are presenting - including recovery plans and impacts, create daily reports, investigate accidents and injuries, productivity downloads, conduct formal employee statements, engage with union leaders on a variety of topics, and other required tasks.
Freight Train Conductor, Switchman
Canadian National Railway
Various, BC/SK
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Responsible for switching cars in the yard, assembling freight trains, pulling and spotting customer sites, mainline train movement, train inspections, on-route car repairs, and safety compliance.
- While enroute; make all radio communications, responsible for clearances/permissions for movement, signals and speed, maintaining all onboard documents (journals, dangerous goods bills, bulletins, and operational details), and all other operational requirements.
- Working in all weather conditions, variety of shifts, days/nights/holidays, based on an on call work schedule.
General Manager
Paramount Tire Distributors
Surrey, Calgary, BC, AB
11.2009 - 05.2014
- Led start up, planning, and operation of a wholesale tire, wheel, and tire supplier. Grew customer base from 0 to 850 over a 5 year period with sales exceeding 6 million.
- Carried P&L responsibility, oversaw sales, purchasing, operations, and managed client relations. Coordinated U.S. and overseas imports.
- Identified primary office / warehouse locations. Negotiated leases, tenant improvements, and construction contracts. Kept projects on time and within budget.
- Successfully integrated purchase of rival retail location to operating model.
- Hired and mentored all staff, wrote policies and procedures, developed sales incentive and training programs for all locations and department.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Developed effective business plans to align strategic decisions with long-term objectives.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Sales Manager
MHT Luxury Alloys
Langley, BC
12.2005 - 10.2009
- Processed contracts and claims; set budgets, prepared billings, processed accounts payable & receivable.
- Built costing tables set pricing + sales targets.
- Processed orders, maintained inventory, managed all logistics both import and export.
- Developed Canadian sales team from ~$1M to over $6M over a three year period, building a customer network from ~100 to over 600.
- Attended industry shows, conventions and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
- Met with clients, delivering presentations and educating on product and service features and offerings.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
Assistant Sales Manager
Curtis Custom Wheel
Abbotsford, BC
12.2001 - 10.2005
- Led corporate sales, marketing, advertising, and customer service.
- Structured cost and pricing margins to grow profitability.
- Mastered corporate relations with top tiered tire manufactures, other suppliers, and customers.
- Managed logistics, prepared all contracts and Canada / US import-export documentation.
- Transitioned both retail and wholesale departments into a call pilot system, with enhanced call features to aid in extended hold times and better fielding of general phone inquiries.
- Grew division sales from $1M to $5M in a four year period.
Operations Manager
BCS Suspension
Saanich, BC
06.2000 - 09.2001
- Oversaw sales, marketing, advertising, shipping, and receiving
- Prepared orders and worked with various logistics companies, Set budgets and prepared cost analyses, and Worked with engineering and purchasing on new suspension designs and components
- Overhauled ordering processes to provide seamless integration with front and back end staff, while saving considerable time in each department
- Conceptualized solid marketing plan for a few niche North American markets, and followed up with full execution, commending powerful results.
- Negotiated excellent logistics packages with major logistics vendors
- Led moves to more streamlined product design utilizing different materials to increase profitability
- Increased profits from low 6 figures to ~$2M / year
Education
High School Diploma -
Belmont Senior Secondary School
Langford, BC 09.1998 - 06.2000
Skills
Control optimization
undefinedAccomplishments
- CROR Conductor qualified
- CN President's award winner 2017
- Master Scuba diver w/Specialties (Rescue, EFR, Deep, Nitrox, Wreck, and many more)
- Private Pilot License
- CSTS09
- Writing for Business & Accounting
- Radio Operator License
- PAL/CORE
- Many Safety leadership, Code of conduct, and HR/LR related courses and programs
- Air Brake endorsement and Class 1 learners
- GE and CANAC beltpack certified (remote controlled locomotive)
- First Aid emergency response, CPR and AED certified Computer Skills
- Proficient in much of the MS suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc), regular use of many CN internal software offerings
- Solid aptitude for any current electronic device, operation, and diagnostics
- Extensive hands-on web design experience, basic scripting knowledge, website import/export functions, and shopping cart functionality
- Create full process colour catalogues (ranging from single to 100+ pages), magazine ads, business cards, pricing guides, brochures, and other printed media.
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent
Canadian National Railway
08.2018 - Current
Transportation Manager
Canadian National Railway
05.2015 - 07.2018
Freight Train Conductor, Switchman
Canadian National Railway
08.2014 - 05.2015
General Manager
Paramount Tire Distributors
11.2009 - 05.2014
Sales Manager
MHT Luxury Alloys
12.2005 - 10.2009
Assistant Sales Manager
Curtis Custom Wheel
12.2001 - 10.2005
Operations Manager
BCS Suspension
06.2000 - 09.2001
High School Diploma -
Belmont Senior Secondary School
09.1998 - 06.2000
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