Christen Flemons, P.Eng.
Industrial Engineering Supervisor at UPS Healthcare- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
Professional Engineers OntarioFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Divemaster (DM)
PADIOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Rescue Diver
PADISep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Emergency Oxygen Provider
PADIAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Primary & Seconday Care CPR/AED/First Aid - Adult
Emergency First ResponseAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Open Water Diver
PADIJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Open Water Diver
PADI
Experience
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UPS Healthcare
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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400 - 500 Employee
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Industrial Engineering Supervisor
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Nov 2021 - Present
- Leading continuous process improvement initiatives across UPS Healthcare by planning and executing projects to improve overall efficiency, and improved customer satisfaction. - Work with Operations, Building & Systems Engineering, Quality, and other departments to deploy operational processes and best practices throughout Canada. - Active member of local Canadian chapter of Women's Leadership Development group. - Leading continuous process improvement initiatives across UPS Healthcare by planning and executing projects to improve overall efficiency, and improved customer satisfaction. - Work with Operations, Building & Systems Engineering, Quality, and other departments to deploy operational processes and best practices throughout Canada. - Active member of local Canadian chapter of Women's Leadership Development group.
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StrongPoint Automation Inc
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Canada
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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May 2020 - Nov 2021
- Project manager for StrongPoint Automation Inc., which provides solutions for consumer packaged goods and related industries needing robotic and conveying systems. - Manage all active projects from point of sale, to factory testing, installation, site acceptance, and service. - Project manager for StrongPoint Automation Inc., which provides solutions for consumer packaged goods and related industries needing robotic and conveying systems. - Manage all active projects from point of sale, to factory testing, installation, site acceptance, and service.
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BGI Retail
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Canada
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Mar 2020 - Apr 2020
- Part of the special projects team, taking on unique design challenges in the fast-paced retail environment. - Manage projects through the full life cycle from sale to final completion. - Facilitate teamwork between all project levels from the customer, to manufacturing, to engineering and design. - Part of the special projects team, taking on unique design challenges in the fast-paced retail environment. - Manage projects through the full life cycle from sale to final completion. - Facilitate teamwork between all project levels from the customer, to manufacturing, to engineering and design.
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Otis Canada Inc
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Canada
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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May 2017 - Sep 2019
- Managed several multi-million dollar new construction projects for Otis Elevators in the greater Toronto area. - Specific duties included: creating drawings and submittals, ordering material, generating and updating schedules, responding to requests for information (RFI's), and overcoming challenges. - Overall, responsible for the customer experience from project award, to final handover.
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Technical Sales Representative
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Feb 2015 - May 2017
- Managed approximately 40 open projects in new construction while seeking opportunities for new business. - Specific tasks include: customer communication and follow up, providing shop drawings and guidance on construction details, arranging and attending site meetings between trades to ensure smooth construction, and moreover ensuring consistency of the project from start to finish. - On a day-to-day basis, provided assistance, and ensure consistency of communication to electricians, engineers, construction superintendents, our elevator mechanics, and administrative staff. Show less
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Glen Eden Snow School, Kelso Conservation
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Milton, Ontario, Canada
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Ski Instructor
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Oct 2006 - Mar 2015
- Worked for the Glen Eden Snow School as a paid ski instructor for three seasons, and returned for the 2014-2015 season. - Successfully completed Level 2 with the Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance (CSIA) when only a minimum Level 1 is required to teach. - Mentored and aided new staff. - Part of a large team of employees all contributing to the customer experience, ensuring their safety, and catering classes to better fit individual student needs. - Awarded the Rookie Ski Instructor of the Year for the 2007/2008 ski season. - Aided in the supervision of the Kinderski program in 2009-2010. - Worked with Ontario Track 3 Ski Association enabling students with disabilities to participate in the wonderful, exciting experience of downhill skiing. Show less
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Tutor Doctor
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Canada
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Tutor
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Nov 2014 - Feb 2015
- Provided one-on-one tutoring to students in Math, Sciences and English for students from primary to post-secondary education. - Created a student centred and individualized tutoring approach. - Additionally helped cultivate good time management practices, and guidance for post-secondary endeavours. - Provided one-on-one tutoring to students in Math, Sciences and English for students from primary to post-secondary education. - Created a student centred and individualized tutoring approach. - Additionally helped cultivate good time management practices, and guidance for post-secondary endeavours.
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McMaster University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications and Recruitment Assistant
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May 2013 - Aug 2014
- Primary responsibility was to provide information high school students considering McMaster Engineering, and to help ease their transition to university. - Piloted a video project in summer of 2013 “Mac Eng: Reel Talk” on the McMaster Engineering Outreach YouTube channel. - Aided in planning, coordinating and overseeing annual May @ Mac Open House 2014. - Helped develop next generation of McMaster Engineering leaders. - Suggested innovative changes for future events. - Responsible for general administrative tasks including: answering phone calls, answering email inquiries, and booking engineering tours. - Other daily tasks include: editing publications, photography, giving engineering tours, social media analytics, updating databases, writing articles for various audiences, video projects and seeking improved methods for volunteer tracking and coordination. Show less
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UPS Supply Chain Solutions
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Representative
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
- Worked as a Customer Service Representative serving Johnson & Johnson in a healthcare facility. - Expected to follow Standard Operating procedures for all day-today activities. - Solely responsible for Accounts Payable for two UPS SCS locations in Oakville for Johnson & Johnson. - Assisted main Outbound Customer Service Representative to ensure business continuity. - Maintained responsibilities while presenting logistic suggestions, which provided sustainability to business operations. - Highly self-motivated position which daily tasks had strict deadlines and time management was essential. Show less
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Nikon Canada Inc.
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Mississauga, Ontario and Montréal, Québec
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Nikon Sales Demonstrator and General Labourer
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May 2010 - May 2012
- Worked in the warehouse at Nikon with responsibilities including: filling orders, adhering to just in time inventory management, packing valuable product and meeting strict deadlines. - Worked for Nikon Canada for the Lozeau Salon de Clic camera show in Montréal and Henry’s camera show in Toronto. - Adapted quickly to the new environment, and learned on the job. - Solely responsible for the questions and concerns of customers for the CoolPix line of cameras. - Expected to communicate effectively verbally in both English and in French. Show less
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Town of Milton
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Canada
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
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Jul 2007 - Aug 2010
- Maintain up to date certification in Public Access Defibrillator (PAD), which was re-certified in Burlington in August 2009. - Required to organize and plan lessons prior to class time based on level of experience, skill level and maturity of the group. - Instructed according to High Five principles (Please see: http://www.highfive.org/what-high-five/mission-vision-and-principles). - Worked with students of all abilities. - Completed rigorous accessibility training to ensure equal opportunity for all students. Show less
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Michaels The Arts and Crafts Store
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Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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General Sales Associate
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Jul 2007 - Sep 2007
- Primary responsibilities were stocking merchandise and directly dealing with the customers. - Often was alone in the general craft department and was moreover responsible for any problems or complaints the customers might have. - Primary responsibilities were stocking merchandise and directly dealing with the customers. - Often was alone in the general craft department and was moreover responsible for any problems or complaints the customers might have.
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Education
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2009 - 2014
McMaster University
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering and Society
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