Kathleen Wardrop has over 35 years of experience in shipping, logistics, and warehouse management. She has worked as an Expediter, Shipping Supervisor, and Forklift Operator/Leadhand. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, accounting software, and industry-specific logistics programs. Wardrop has strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and safety skills from supervising teams and developing safety programs. References are provided from her roles at Huckleberry Mines and Houston Forest Products where she worked for over 10 and 20 years respectively.

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Kathleen Wardrop
2525 Dominion Ave. Houston BC V0J 1Z2
Phone: 250.845-1231
Email: kathleen.wardrop@hotmail.ca
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
10 month as Expediter at Huckleberry Mines
20 years in Shipping Department Supervisor
15 years Forklift Operator and Leadhand
EXPEDITER
Huckleberry Mines Ltd - Houston BC
 Manage PO file and expedite and track as needed
 Manage the repair file and follow up on each repair
 Oversee the fuel and issue at month end
 Run the re-order and enter new stock to the warehouse as requested
 Develop spreadsheets
 Proficient computer skills including: Microsoft Office and Word, Internet Explorer,
Outlook, Excel, industry specific software including Guardian
 Ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines
 Efficient problem solver; able to think outside the box
 Excellent and professional workplace relationships
 Source and obtain the best price for products to run the mine
 Able to work independently or in a team environment
 Back up position as the Buyer
 Trained in Accounts Payable
 May 4 2015 to Aug 31 21016
SHIPPING SUPERVISOR
Houston Forest Products - Houston BC
 Develop and implement a SMS (Safety Management System) for an Industrial
Railroad
o Develop safety manual
o Proficiency checks on employees
o Accident and Incident Reporting
o Annual review and revision
o Excellent working relationship with the BCSA (BC Safety Authority)
 Strong knowledge of lumber markets and CROR (Canadian Railway Operating
Rules)
 Schedule truck and railcar loading
 Forecast production in the form of a 5 week rolling forecast for Sales Department
 Supervise a crew of 6 for safety and production. Lead and build quality employee
relationships to ensure productivity and safety standards met
 Entered payroll time, ensuring correct rate and hours
 Managed the finish inventory, keeping stock rotated
 Proficient computer skills including: Microsoft Office and Word, Internet Explorer,
Outlook, Excel, industry specific software
 Ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines
 Efficient problem solver; able to think outside the box
 Strong analytical skills
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Able to work independently or in a team environment
 35 years no lost time incidents
EDUCATION,
CERTIFICATION
&
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
 Supervisory
Training
 On Site Safety
Training
CROR
(Canadian Railway
Operating Rules)
RTC Rail Solutions
Jan 2013-2015
GED
Ministry of
Education
WHIMIS
BC Driver License
Class 5, clean
drivers abstract
Accounting 101
Northwest
Community
College

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Shipping Supervisor /Forklift Operator /Leadhand – Houston Forest Products
Nov 14 1978 – July 31 2014
VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT
Willowgrove Ladies Club Captain 2004 - 2013
 Instrumental in growing the club from a membership of 12 to 40+
 Fundraising to build a strong club
 Organized sponsorship of each Ladies Night
 Implemented an Annual fundraiser for the local food bank to create new
community service delivery
REFERENCES ATTACHED
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Kathleen Wardrop
2525 Dominion Ave. Houston Bc V0J 1Z2
Phone: 250.845-1231
Email: kathleen.wardrop@hotmail.ca
REFERENCE PAGE
Brenda Marko ~ Purchasing GF
Huckleberry Mines – Houston BC
Houston BC
Home: 250.845.7386
brendamarko@huckleberrymines.com
Kevin Ireland – Accounting Superintendant
Huckleberry Mines
WORK 604-517-4703
CELL-250-845-1199
Kevinireland@huckleberrymines.com
Lois Andrews
Inventory Technician
Red Chris Development
Tel: 604-800-9200 Ext. 287
landrews@redchrismine.ca