1. Dave Johnstone
Warehouse/Logistics Manager
Oakville, ON
djohnstone8232@gmail.com - 289-952-3283
WORK EXPERIENCE
Warehouse/Logistics Manager
KONSTANT/ REDIRACK - Oakville, ON - March 2011 to April 2014
Motivated, organized, and encouraged teamwork to ensure productivity targets were met
• Trained and motivated employees to enhance their skills to be productive as a leader with integrity
• Effectively scheduled trucks and routes of delivery to ensure maximization of productivity
• Negotiated suitable and cost effective freight rates with carriers
• Maintained employee performance evaluations to encourage and improve longevity
• Promoted and ensured all health and safety standards were exceeded
• Planned the arrangement of inventory in the warehouse and organized any special requirements to forecast
future demands of goods and services
• Maintained employee scheduling, payroll, attendance, vacations, overtime, and illness to meet projected
demands
Warehouse Associate/ Forklift operator
Beachcomber Hot Tubs - Oakville, ON - January 2008 to May 2012
Develop contingency plans for unexpected changes in supply chains
• Loaded/unloaded trucks for shipping purposes to ensure timely and efficient delivery
• Prepared shipping and customs documents daily to increase inventory control and distribution
• Maintained an organized product inventory for quality assurance
• Organized daily logistics and shipping rates with freight companies to measure and improve productivity
• Developed and maintained relationships with new as well as existing customers
• Developed new business and leads and increased client base through focused personal marketing efforts
that included, but not limited to direct mail, networking affiliations and telemarketing
Warehouse Manager
Harwell Electric - Mississauga, ON - March 2005 to January 2008
Promoted within 1 year as a Warehouse Manager took on the responsibility of inside sales for the company
• Provided daily duties and tasks for warehouse employees and company drivers with 100% accuracy
• Responsible product distribution and inventory to facilitate the flow of information
• Reported to the Branch Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, advertising, reviews and analyses
for innovative solutions and progressions
EDUCATION
Business Administration
Sheridan College - Oakville, ON
September 2001 to May 2003
T.A Blakelock High School - Oakville, ON
June 2001
