Raj Navaratnarajah
Kendal, ON
L0A1E0
adifad@r.postjobfree.com
To obtain a challenging position where my skills and abilities will allow me to grow as an integral member of an effective team.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
●BSc in Biological Sciences and Environmental Science
●Police Foundations Course (WCT and PATI)
●Direct Transportation Experience of all TTC Wheel-Trans Operating Procedures
●Knowledge of AODA, OHRC, and Bill 132
●Excellent knowledge and Experience of TTC Local 113 Agreement and Regulations
●Excellent knowledge of Attendance Management, discipline process and dealing with grievances
●Management Committee Member
●Effective verbal and written communication skills
●Certified Occupational Health and Safety Member
●Excellent Knowledge of WSIB and Occupational Injury Process
●Excellent Knowledge of Payroll Administration/ESA/Work Time Regulations
●Excellent Knowledge of 5 Year TTC Corporate Plan
●Excellent Organizational and Problem Solving Skills
●Well-developed interpersonal and communication Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
●Microsoft Word, Works, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Photo Editor, Lost Article Database
●Knowledge of TTC Management Module, Incident Investigation Module and AMS Program
●Knowledge of Wheel Trans vehicles and equipment, AVL System
●Knowledge of Wheel Trans Priority Calls, Customer Service Policy and Procedures, Mobility Device Securement
TORONTO TRANSIT COMISSION
Wheel Trans Shift Supervisor Feb 2019 – Present
●Responsible for supervising daily operations of WT Dispatch Department
●Responsible for supervising daily operations of WT Reservations Department
●Assisting with Planning, development, implementation, and execution of information initiatives
●Assisting with providing recommendations to develop public affairs and communication plans for WT
●Conduct performance appraisals, managing attendance, administering discipline as required
●Investigating and responding to union and customer complaints and grievances
●Assisting with hiring new staff, ensuring employees are properly trained
●Monitoring day to day service performance to ensure targets are met
●Maintaining and compiling data and preparing reports related to key performance targets, goals and objectives.
●Responsible for treating passengers/employees with respect and dignity, ensuring the needs of passengers and employees with disabilities are accommodated and addressed in accordance with OHRC and AODA
Wheel Trans Operations Jan 2010 – Feb 2019
●Responsible for providing customer service to people with special needs
●Ensuring the needs of passengers with disabilities are accommodated in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code
●Local 113 Shop Steward for 350 Operators
●Managed and Handled Operator concerns/grievances/discipline
●Monitor Operator performance, training, and disciplinary hearings
●Representing the TTC Brand by promoting and engaging positive relations between Management and Union Members on a daily basis
●Excellent Interpretation of the CBA
●Occupational Health and Safety Member
●Change Management Committee Member
Subway Operations Feb 2006 – Jan 2010
●Subway Operator for Bloor-Danforth Line and SRT
●Responsible for providing customer service
●Proficient in Subway Safety procedures, and Emergency Evacuation
GRAND TOURING AUTOS Feb 2003 – Feb 2006
Service/Warranty Manager
●Prepare, process, record and reconcile warranty claims as per policy and procedures for Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Jaguar, and Land Rover
●Maintain complete and accurate records for warranty claims
●Follow-up and maintain relationships with manufacturer on high dollar amount claims
●Maintain schedules for factory warranty, extended warranty, PDI and balances
●Conduct weekly meetings with Service Staff
●Coordinate and communicate to Service Staff to ensure monthly/yearly targets are achieved
●Coach and Counsel Service Staff or Performance Metrics
●Maintain and develop employee relations with technicians, and Service Staff.
●Coach, counsel, and monitor Service Staff attendance and punctuality
●Set and monitor Service Budget at beginning of each fiscal year
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KIA MOTORS CANADA Jan 2000 – Jan 2003
National Sales Manager
●Coordinate and communicate with each region (Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Western) daily to ensure that we achieve our yearly MSR(Minimum Sales Requirement)
●Determine yearly MSR, set Monthly Targets for each dealer and distribute them
●Collect and tabulate weekly estimates from the four regions, compile report and present to President
●Analyze current Marketing Month Programs ( Kia vs Competitors) and make appropriate revisions/suggestions
●Analyze current Sales trends and make suggestions to Distribution Dept. for product ordering
●Analyze, and compile reports to help predict trends and industry forecasts. Done using POLK data and Month End Industry Numbers.
●Compare Dealer performance against Target, highlight under and over performing dealers
●Compare DSM(District Sales Manager) and RM(Regional Manager) performance, highlight under and over performing District Managers, and Regions
●Collection and payment of funds to dealers, and Regions.( ie. Incentive programs, District programs)
●Working with dealers and regions on effective advertising programs, using dealer studies, market penetration, cross sell reports.
●Set and monitor National Sales Budget at beginning of each fiscal year.
EDUCATION
University of Toronto
●BSc in Biological Science and Environmental Science
Toronto Transit Commission
●AODA Integrated Standard – SEMT005
●BILL 132 Respect and Dignity-HRDB132S-E
●AODA and Customer Service – HRDAOCSM-E
●Psychologically Healthy Workplace – HRDPHW2-E
●Fire Warden Training – HRDFW-E
●Workplace Violence for Supervisors – HRDWPV-E
●Ethics Training for Supervisors – HRDETHS-E
●Safety Awareness for Supervisors – HRDSFAWS-E
●Diversity and Inclusion for Supervisors – HRDDIS-E
●Recordkeeping Responsibilities for Supervisors – HRDRCDRS-E
●Incident Reporting and Investigation Management – HRDINC17-E
●Occupation Health and Safety Certified Member
●Certified TTC Clerk – DCL125
●ATU 113 Certified Shop Steward
References available upon request