MIKE BEST
203 Neva Road, PO Box 86
Lake Cowichan BC
V0R 2G0
Fax and Voice mail at:
250 749 6699
Or, E mail at:
Career Objective:
Long term position in manufacturing.
Personal Skills:
Outstanding computer knowledge and customer service skills.
Skilled with of a variety of hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and C.N.C. machines.
Familiar with a range of fast paced industrial and manufacturing settings.
Able to read and interpret job orders and technical drawings, in order to determine machining operations and set up.
Very attentive to detail and organization. Strong inventory control background.
Excellent communication, leadership and conflict resolution abilities.
Skilled, licensed, forklift operator, with excellent hand-eye co-ordination.
Ability to successfully focus on multiple tasks.
Relevant Experience:
Supervisor of small crews, I trained new workers, oversaw quality control, and communicated with sales and production managers.
Licenced forklift operator with ten years experience. Also experienced with front end loaders, bobcats and other heavy machinery.
More than 10 years experience in control of materials and finished goods in production factories.
I implemented ideas to improve the accuracy and efficiency of production, warehouse, and shipping/receiving systems.
Customer service and contact has been a large part of my employment history.
Work History:
MPLAN Solutions: Office Manager and Aircraft maintenance schedule analyst. 2004 - to Date.
Seaward Kayaks: Ladysmith BC. Production worker, laminator. 2003 - 2004.
Full time single parent: 3 boys now aged 9, 10, 12. Lake Cowichan BC. 2001 - to Date.
Osburn Manufacturing Inc: Saanichton BC. C.N.C. tool & die setter/operator, shift supervisor, forklift operator, material handler, shipper/receiver. 1997 - 2001.
Adera Nurseries Ltd: Sidney BC. Part time seasonal. Bobcat operator, shipper, and delivery driver. 1999 - 2000.
Woodwynn Farm: Saanichton BC. Part time seasonal. Delivery driver. 1996 - 1999.
Crown Packaging Inc: Paper Recovery Division: Saanichton BC. Front end loader operator, baler and forklift operator. 1995 - 1997.
Current Designs: Sidney BC. Purchasing, shipping, scheduling, inventory control, customs clearance. 1994 - 1995.
Nexus Engineering Corp/Scientific Atlanta: Burnaby BC. Warehouse foreman, shipper/receiver, inventory control. 1988 - 1994.
Ultra Litho Printing & Publishing: North Vancouver BC. Feeder operator, pressman�s assistant, shipper/receiver. 1987 - 1988.
Canada Post Corporation: Vancouver BC. Part time volume counter, and Christmas warehouse help in distribution centre 1984 - 1987.
Education and Certificates:
Certified Mobile Equipment Operator.
Graduated Grade 12 - 1983, Merritt BC.
Clean BCDL class 5, 6 w/abstract.
Single Parent of 3 boys.
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