Multi-talented, Experienced Industrial Engineer

MEVA GADISHAW

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Results-driven, professional graduate with over 2 years combined experience in manufacturing and production environment but involved in IT service technology sales for much longer.

Highly organized, detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills adept at multitasking and have held several leadership roles over my career.

Excited about learning of the next cutting-edge thing in technology and willing to share this with others

Exceptional English communicator both orally and in writing with clarity and on a timely basis.

Highly adept and competent computer skills in Megamation’s ERP CMMS and Microsoft Suite of products.

Collaborative team player committed to ensuring high quality performance of my own and the team’s performance.

Proficient in: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, SharePoint, Visio, Lync and Outlook, etc.

RELEVANT CAREER HISTORY

Maintenance Administrative Coordinator (Associate) Sept 2014 - Present

Staff Plus

- Formerly assigned to HBC Logistics Distribution Center in the Maintenance Department where I have gathered data on the company’s assets for entry in a CMMS for equipment and spares inventory control plus the preparation of work orders and PM schedules and documents.

- I have also analyzed and reconciled inventory data to prepare reports needed for addressing outstanding issues from suppliers to aide in the management of operations and decision making.

- In order to monitor incoming and outstanding requests, initiated a Maintenance Trouble Ticket Reporting System to track the status of work in process and completion of requests through follow-up with teams in expediting work to meet the internal customer’s expectation.

- Prepared and updated preventative maintenance work orders, handled procurement of inventoried and non-inventoried spare parts and supplies.

- Liaised daily with vendors and suppliers, as the main point of contact, on issues to track and expedite orders.

- Prepared purchase orders, received ordered items into inventory, reviewed and reconciled invoices received to ensure orders are completely satisfied and verified any discrepancies as it relates to the maintenance department’s requirements

- Provided administrative support and assistance to the Maintenance Department.

- Coordinated and maintained office procedures and efficient work flow while maintaining a harmonious work environment for my coworkers, fellow associates, superiors, suppliers and contractors.

- Updated and maintained the MSDS database of all chemicals used for the entire facility (not only the Maintenance Department) in both an electronic form on the company’s SharePoint database as well as hard copies for easy of use and accessibility, when needed.

- Created and maintained the Maintenance Department’s SharePoint Database which included Health and Safety Procedures and Policies, Manuals and procedures for the building systems and equipment at the facility and engineering drawings of equipment, layouts and flow processes for the facility

- Maintained a cache of Office Supplies and PPEs for the use of the Maintenance Department personnel.

- Monitored service providers on site especially in relation to hot-work permits

- To maintain a safe working environment in the facility, ensured compliance of lock out / tag out procedures as well as communicated and addressed risks identified to superiors and appropriate staff.

- Initiated and followed up on IT requests for the personnel in the maintenance team.

- On my own initiative, created a virtual library of useful and relevant information of the systems and

procedures on SharePoint for the Maintenance team’s use which will aide current and new recruits to come up to

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speed quickly and facilitate their work in the future.

- Previously as a member of the Outbound Department worked in a “each-pick” environment, preparing orders for shipment with the use of wireless RF technology, performing carton auditing and packing orders for delivery to clients utilizing the WMS as well as other ad hoc duties assigned.

Managing Director (Project Manager) 1997 – 2012

ANNGEL.COM, Nubian 1 Tech Limited (Formerly Ankhs Limited)

Integrally involved in the research, planning, coordination, implementation and maintenance of the ISP business from equipment selection and acquisition to integrated system design requirements which was developed in-house.

Responsible for the day-to-day operations ensuring delivery of superior customer service to our clients.

Charted the company’s growth to become a major industry player in the country.

Documented company policies and procedures for staff and was responsible for advising on manpower requirements with the constantly evolving needs of the company.

Worked collaboratively with teams to define business and systems requirements for new technology offerings ensuring that special service requests are met

Industrial Engineer January 1995 – 1996

JAMPRO: Jamaica Trade & Invest

Led efforts in providing technical assistance to Jamaican SME companies in various sectors in Appropriate New Computer Technologies through Technology Innovation Centres across the island.

Developed, coordinated and implemented training programs in CAD, ICT and Multimedia for various sector participants including the Food Processing Industry specifically the Canned Goods sector. Participated in GMP and HACCP training as a presenter on the value of ICT technologies. Guided companies in specific business development activities by providing technical audits of operations in order to access various Government incentives provided to the productive sector.

Contributed to the development of Jamaica Business Development Corporation, an independent public agency offshoot of JAMPRO, providing business support services to Jamaican start-up companies and expansion initiatives for existing companies through International Funding Agencies.

Management Trainee (Special Projects)

Paper Processors Limited

Executed and maintained production schedule for production optimization.

Charged with the responsibility of tracking the status of reports for production progress, work in process, raw material and finished goods inventory.

Required to maintain daily communication with supervisors and managers to resolve issues to maintain high levels of efficiency in achieving production goals and to investigate if and when problems arise to arrive at a solution.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Honors Graduate

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, St. Augustine, Trinidad

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Training Courses:

-Mobile System Integration Program Humber College Toronto June 2014

-Successfully completed Examinations Ontario Society of Professional Toronto 2013

Skills Preparation for ITEs Engineers at University of Toronto

-Successfully completed the Leadership ACCES Employment in association Toronto 2012

Connections bridging programme for with Humber College

internationally trained professionals* (certificates from both institutions)

*(including the Occupational Health Act)

-Ontario Worker Health & Safety Awareness in 4 Steps Certificate Online March 2015

-Ontario Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness in 5 Steps Certificate Online April 2015

-Possess a valid G class Ontario Driver’s Licence

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

The installation, configuration and management of the following applications and equipment:-

Microsoft Server 2008 (Network Infrastructure) and MS Windows (97/XP/NT/2003/8) Client & Server

Microsoft Exchange 2010

Microsoft Lync Messaging Server

Blackberry Enterprise Server 5

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 and other like Red Hat, Debian, Mandrake for DNS, Mail, Web & AAA Radius Server

Virtualization using VMware Workstation 10 and VMware Enterprise

Cisco - Routing and Switching, Network Security, Advanced Routing and Network Design

ITIL Foundations

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