MOHAMMED

TAHIR

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Surrey, B.C. V*N *N1

604-***-****

ad2bce@r.postjobfree.com

MANAGER

In charge of leading a team of trade professionals to fulfill all company and government requirements for their trade projects. In addition, create effective export and import initiatives to increase productivity and reduce trade-related issues. BUSINESS SKILLS

• Accounting

• Business Communication

• Microsoft Office

Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook

• Web Planning and Development

Macromedia Flash/CoralDRAW/

HTML/XML/Illustrator/QuickXPress/

Photoshop/Dreamweaver

FORUM FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

TRAINING (FITT) SKILLS

• Global Business Environment

• International Marketing

• International Trade Finance

• Global Supply Chain Management

• International Market Entry Strategies

• International Trade Research

• Legal Aspects of International Trade

• International Trade Management

CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT

FORWARDERS ASSOCIATION (CIFFA)

SKILLS

• International Transportation and

Trade

• Essentials of Freight Forwarding

• Fundamental of Freight Forwarding

• Transportation Geography

• Land Transportation

• Air Freight

• Ocean Freight

• Rail Freight

• Terms of Trade

• International Payments

• Export Packaging and Warehousing

• Commercial Documentation

• Transportation Insurance

• Cargo Security & Dangerous Goods

• Cost and Quotations

• Alternative Methods of Transportation

CLASS 1 SEMI TRUCK DRIVER

• Experience driving a 5 ton to a 53’ foot trailer with a sleeper and some dump truck.

• Able to drive a manual and no restriction on license for operating a manual.

• Large knowledge of the Lower Mainland and to route delivery in a timely manner.

• Great driving skill safe from loads being tipping over and securing loads properly.

• Skills and experience in mountain driving and knowledge in border crossing. INTERNATIONAL TRADING

• Develop business opportunities by sourcing product availability and pricing from Asia, the Middle East, and North America

• Coordinate freight and distribution (land, sea, and air freight), set-up lead time and monitor the movement of goods from ports to destinations.

• Maintain liaison with all companies involved in each deal; follow-up and resolve any concerns/problems.

SALES/MARKETING

• Conduct research on market conditions and consumer demands in local, regional, national, and international markets to set sales and pricing levels of goods.

• Establish and implement effective sales strategies and marketing plans for both vendors and buyers.

• Develop market at the local, national, and international levels for a wide variety of product lines, including technologies, pharmaceuticals, fabrics, and various specialty foods for the ethnic market through networking.

• Present global marketing opportunities to companies by finding buyers for their products. COMMUNICATION

• Communicate and interact effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Hold boardroom meetings to inform senior management and executives of global opportunities.

• Prepare and present proposals to qualifying companies on import/export opportunities.

• Utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills to address problems and concerns.

• Keep abreast of opportunities in various countries through ongoing communication with contacts.

ADMINISTRATION

• Set-up complete import/export packages and operational systems for companies

• Prepare and coordinate import and export documentation.

• Negotiate freight rates and handle traffic and customs concerns.

• Monitor containers from ports to destinations to ensure shipments arrive on a timely basis.

• Manage and control inventory and coordinate distribution schedules. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Advanced International Trade Management and Freight Forwarding Diploma 2014 - 2015 Discovery Community College, Surrey, BC

FITT International Trade Diploma, Forum for International Trade Training 2015 CIFFA Certificate, Canadian International Freight Forwarding Association Inc. 2015 National Safety Code (NSC) Level 1&2 Certificates

Workplace Alcohol and Drug Training Supervisor Certificate BC Trucking Association, Langley, BC 2015

Business Communications Diploma

Web Design and Publishing Certificate

Digital Production for Print and Web Certificate

Corporate Communication College, Vancouver, BC 2001 TCP Licence and Radio Operation Authorized Certificate Assured Traffic Control, Langley, BC 2000

Private Security Professional Diploma and Justice Institute Certificate of Training Justice Institute of BC and Hilltop Security Academy, Surrey, BC 1999 Grade 12 Diploma, Princess Margaret Secondary, Surrey, BC 1996 ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Export Development Canada Student of the Year Award - FITT / EDC Award Service of the Year Award - Havi Logistics, Burnaby, BC Honour Roll, Service Award, Effort and Excellence Awards, Princess Margaret Secondary MOHAMMED TAHIR RESUME Pg.2

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Long Haul, Short

Haul and City Driver

2019 to 2023

PBX / Dragon Logistics LTD, Burnaby, BC

Hauling large heavy freight and crossing through the border. Time sensitive fast environment and aware of the weight distribution. Secure load, set temperature and knowledge ok regulations for state crossing. Calculating the gas consumption, distance to travel, appointment time and possible upcoming traffic. Worked long hours 14 to 16 per days. Logistic Manager

2016 to 2019

Canadian Freightways, Burnaby, BC

In charge of employees through the night. Making sure the paperwork, freights were accurate and on a timely matter. Managed drivers’ workload and routing them to different locations around the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley. I kept track of tractor and trailer information throughout my shift.

Freight Forwarder

2015 (Practicum)

Locher Evers International (LEI), Delta, BC

Efficiently handled customer accounts including data entry and billing. Accurately updated and entered data using CargoWise. Monitored and checked freight logistics and manifested. Professionally handled and resolved customer’s questions and concerns.

Transportation

Logistic Driver and

Long Haul

2002 to 2012

Pemberton Transportation, Burnaby, BC 2010 to 2012 Havi Logistics, Richmond, BC 2007 to 2010

Snowcap, Burnaby, BC 2005 to 2008

Intercity Packers, Vancouver, BC 2002 to 2005

Coordinated effectively and liaised with suppliers of raw materials, manufacturers, retailers and consumers. Ensured the right products were delivered to the right location on time. Actively involved in transportation, stock control, warehousing and monitoring the flow of goods. Obtained special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes. Recorded cargo information, distance travelled, fuel consumption and other information in logbook. Planned or adjusted routes based on changing conditions, using my geographic knowledge or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment. Oversaw all aspects of vehicles, such as condition of equipment loading and unloading, and safety and security of cargo. Performed pre-trip inspections of vehicle systems and equipment. Performed emergency roadside repairs. Loss Prevention

Security Officer

1999 to 2007

Tri Force Security, Vancouver, BC & Place Stadium, Vancouver, BC Protected people and property from criminal activities such as vandalism, theft and fire. Responsible for monitoring video cameras, scanning crowds, inspecting property, supervising activities, and escort clients safely to various places. Ensured all security equipment was working properly. Also investigated reports of suspicious activities or disruptions occurring on the property. Detained individuals who were suspected of a crime on the property until law enforcement arrived. MOHAMMED TAHIR RESUME Pg.3

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