Supervisor-Capilano University, Lonsdale Campus.

• Nov 2019 - Present

Emergency Management and OHS Program Assistant

• Mar 2015 - Oct 2019

* Supported the Capilano University Emergency Management and OHS Programs. (WHIMS, Fire Safety, Wardens Program, Emergency Preparedness, Health and Safety, Building Inspections, Incident Investigations, CapUSafe app). Implemented training for Emergency Response Teams (ERT) and supported these teams in relation to Fire Drill, Shakeout BC and other emergency planning initiatives.Created training session to familiarize Faculty and Students with the CapU Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and with the design, maintenance, operations and emergency response readiness of the University.Member of the JOHS committee for the workers side Show less

Inventory Assistant and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

• Apr 2014 - Feb 2015

Clerical and administrative work of considerable variety, some examples of duties include:* Records inventory maintains database records and produces statistics and reports.Monitors, prepares, coordinates and assesses plans and procedure of the emergency management program. (WHIMS, Fire Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Operation Centres (EOC).* Monitors janitorial services for cleanliness, supply and safety and responds to inspections upon advice from the Health and Safety Board.* Coordinates and places orders for goods and materials and goes offsite for pick up.* Organizes collection and storage of waste materials, coordinates the annual inventory of hazardous material, and maintains a central file of current MSDS (material safety data sheets).Inspects buildings and equipment to insure conformance with WorkSafeBC regulations, E=Adheres to all WHIMS, TDG and other occupational health and safety requirements and reports hazards immediately* Other duties related to the job position. Show less

Supervisor Shipping & Receiving Department

• Dec 2008 - Apr 2014

* Supervisor Shipping and Receiving Department* Performed duties of shipping and receiving of a variety of products for the University, and adjusted variances with suppliers and created reports for Management.* Inventory control for large amount of products maintained in storage for future use by end users.* Performed daily mail runs including the collection of recyclable materials and centralize them in the S&R loading docks for future pick up by recycling suppliers. Elaborated recycling materials report for management* Extensive involvement in couriers set up at the local, provincial, Canada and international levels. * Reviewed Courier billing statements and worked on disputes and variances with courier suppliers. Show less

Supervisor Flooring, Hardware and Fullfilment Departments

• Jan 2004 - Sep 2008

* Manage sales associates to ensure compliance with Home Depot policies and sales goals. * Supervisor for a large retail warehouse environment, detailed control of departmental inventories, product display and advertising to stimulate higher sales in various departments, * Prepared quotes for the installation of Flooring project and sold to customers under the Home Deport credit service plan. * Qualify the customer needs and recommended products to close sales on the floor, with high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat clientele. Show less

Consultant

• May 2002 - Oct 2003

* Consulting services for a restaurant. input of daily purchases and sales information including weekly reports, control of account payable's, food and wine inventory, and payment of Federal and Provincial taxes. * Consulting services for a restaurant. input of daily purchases and sales information including weekly reports, control of account payable's, food and wine inventory, and payment of Federal and Provincial taxes.

Consultant

• Jan 2002 - May 2002

* Consulting services for a tortilla manufacturing operation. Overview at production, inventories of raw material and final product, customer database, product pricing, preparation and shipping of orders and Deli operation * Consulting services for a tortilla manufacturing operation. Overview at production, inventories of raw material and final product, customer database, product pricing, preparation and shipping of orders and Deli operation

Director Import/Export Sales

• Nov 2000 - Jan 2002

* Contribute to the overall increase of sales within Canada provinces * Responsible for imports of fresh cut flower from Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador. * Responsible for purchases of fresh cut flowers and potted plants * Responsible for sales of fresh cut flowers and bouquet’s to customer and supermarkets including local and inter-provincial sales involving transportation research and coordination. Worked on disputes and variances with customers. * Contribute to the overall increase of sales within Canada provinces * Responsible for imports of fresh cut flower from Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador. * Responsible for purchases of fresh cut flowers and potted plants * Responsible for sales of fresh cut flowers and bouquet’s to customer and supermarkets including local and inter-provincial sales involving transportation research and coordination. Worked on disputes and variances with customers.

Deputy Trade Commissioner of Mexico-Vancouver

• Nov 1994 - Oct 2000

* Responsible for the introduction of Mexican products from different sector of the industry into western Canada. * Promoting the international competitiveness of Mexican companies under the scope of NAFTA * Encourage and support the participation of foreign companies to Mexican trade shows and of Mexican companies to foreign trade shows. * Foster direct foreign investment and/or joint ventures between Mexican and western Canadian companies. * Responsible for the introduction of Mexican products from different sector of the industry into western Canada. * Promoting the international competitiveness of Mexican companies under the scope of NAFTA * Encourage and support the participation of foreign companies to Mexican trade shows and of Mexican companies to foreign trade shows. * Foster direct foreign investment and/or joint ventures between Mexican and western Canadian companies.

Owner and Director

• Jun 1989 - Sep 1994

* Owner of a trading company dedicated to import a variety of Mexican products. and operator of a Mexican Restaurant in Vancouver * Owner of a trading company dedicated to import a variety of Mexican products. and operator of a Mexican Restaurant in Vancouver

Voyage Estimator

• Mar 1988 - Apr 1989

* Responsible for the preparation of voyage estimates for vessels in route to Europe and Asia. * Calculation of quarterly and yearly voyage estimates using a variety of different cargo alternatives to determine greatest financial results. * Review and approval of expenses for the loading and discharge of cargoes as well as calculation of port time. * Responsible for the preparation of voyage estimates for vessels in route to Europe and Asia. * Calculation of quarterly and yearly voyage estimates using a variety of different cargo alternatives to determine greatest financial results. * Review and approval of expenses for the loading and discharge of cargoes as well as calculation of port time.

Assistant Manager

• Nov 1986 - Feb 1988

* Responsible for shipping service between Canada, US, Mexico and Central America in the Pacific Coast. * Increased sales for the transportation of cargo with our customers * Coordinated with agents for the loading and discharge operations of 2 small multipurpose vessels "Tequila Sunshine and Tequila Sunrise" * Approved port and vessel expenses, and reordering of bunkers. * Coordinated crew repatriation for holidays or sickness. * Traveled to New York and Miami to closed contracts with coffee buyers to transport shipments from Central America to the US and Canada Show less

Deputy Chartering Manager and Assistant Export Dep

• Apr 1983 - Apr 1986

* Chartering Department - Preparation of contracts and voyage estimates for the shipment of bulk, and specialized cargoes. * Export Department - Responsible of sales for the North European, Asia and Latin American regular line services. * Chartering Department - Preparation of contracts and voyage estimates for the shipment of bulk, and specialized cargoes. * Export Department - Responsible of sales for the North European, Asia and Latin American regular line services.

Regular Line Services

• Feb 1975 - Mar 1983

Grupo TMM is one of the largest integrated logistics and transportation companies in Mexico providing specialized maritime services, ports and terminals management and integrated logistics services to international and domestic clients throughout Mexico. Our solid logistical structure looks after our clients’ most precious resources: time and money. Through our business units and the effort of our human capital, Grupo TMM has what it takes to offer a world class service guaranteeing the highest quality to all our clients. Show less