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Manager Customer Service

Location:
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted:
October 08, 2013

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John Faris

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*-***** *********** **** ~ Maple Ridge BC V4R 0A2

******@*****.***

H 604-***-**** C 604-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

Ambitious, reliable, hard working business professional is looking for a

long-term Purchasing opportunity with the ability to grow with a dynamic

industry leader. Extensive experience in finance, purchasing, accounting

and cost controls with strong leadership skills focused on obtaining

desirable bottom-line results can be utilized in maintaining and building

on the companies growth and reputation. Superior inter-personal skills,

reliability, strong work ethic, and ability to excel in both autonomous and

team environments are just some examples of preexisting attributes.

HIGHLIGHT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. 28 years of hospitality industry experience, the majority in senior

management positions in large and small, unionized and non-unionized

environments dedicated to delivering first class customer service.

. Proficient use of MRP system ensuring timely & cost efficient

materials replenishment.

. Successful completion of a number of BC CGA courses combined with post

secondary education.

. Hands-on experience working with QuickBooks accounting software.

. Able to effectively navigate most PC applications.

. Experience with MRP systems, logistics, customs and NAFTA

documentation.

. Self starter proactive in identifying and implementing cost savings

strategies.

. Successful in developing lasting positive relationships with vendors

while still maintaining results orientated bottom lines.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Accounting Assistant March 2011 - Present

Reporting to the CFO of various companies, including Cadan Resources Corp.,

Simba Gold Corp., International Gold Corp., Jambo Gold Corp., Bluebird

Consulting, Red Wing Managements Services Inc.

. Providing accounting services to the above companies on an ongoing

basis, including but not limited to processing of accounts payables

and receivables, bank reconciliations, budgets, inter-company

transactions, and other accounting activities as required, working out

of a central downtown office.

GFR Pharma Ltd August 2008 - February 2011

Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Reporting to the General Manager / Vice President Sales & Marketing

. Supervised Purchasing Department staff of four employees as well as

Warehouse staff of eight employees.

. Directed procurement procedures for obtaining raw materials for

manufacturing, equipment purchases, office supplies, printing

materials, packaging materials etc.

. Directed proper completion of all logistical requirements including

securing transport of goods (LTL and FTL), proper completion of

customs paperwork including NAFTA's, commercial invoices, import

declarations, and any other customs and FDA requirements domestically

and internationally.

. Supervised Warehouse staff and ensured goods shipped and received were

done so following accepted standard operating procedures and those

goods were provided to and accounted for correctly when required for

production. Responsible for implementing and maintaining effective

inventory controls.

SYSCO Food Services March 2007 - July 2008

Merchandiser / Grocery Purchaser

Reporting to the Vice President - Merchandising

. Replenished Dry Goods and Beverages for one of the largest

hospitality food service suppliers in North America through MRP

system.

. Responsible for annual purchases in excess of 35 million dollars.

. Worked closely with vendors and established positive working

relationships to ensure consistent flow of products.

Meadow Gardens Golf Course 2003 - 2006

Clubhouse Manager

Reporting to the General Manager

. Recruited, trained and coached staff in a unionized environment

numbering in excess of 40 employees.

. Developed cost and labor controls to maintain bottom-line integrity

and profitability.

. Successfully negotiated five-year unionized contract.

. Provided excellence in customer service through training and mentoring

of staff members.

EDUCATION

Student Status - Certified General Accountants of BC 2006 -

2010

Simon Fraser University 1980 - 1986

Business Administration and Criminology

1980 SFU Entrance Scholarship

Maple Ridge Secondary School 1978 - 1980

Academic Program - Graduated First Class Honors

REFERENCES

Larry Valcamp Sales & Marketing CuraFlo of BC Ltd. 778-552-

1516

Dale Constantinoff President - General Paint Canada 604-253-

3131 Ext 210

604-***-**** (cell)

Damon Jones General Manager Retail Canada - Glentel Inc 604-***-****

Frank Asin General Manager ~ Meadow Gardens Golf Club 604-***-****



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