Résumé of ROBERT DOWRICK
ROBERT DOWRICK
683 Irwin Crescent · Newmarket, Ontario
Canada  L3Y 5A3 · Telephone (905) 853-5915

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Professional Profile 18 years' progressively responsible employment,
incorporating wide range of managerial duties

 
EXIDE CANADA INC.
– World's Largest Battery Manufacturer –
Sept. 1997 - Aug. 2000  Inventory Control Administrator, Maple, Ont.
  • Promoted from previous position in recognition of demonstrated ability to produce under pressure.
  • Devised and implemented strategy that led to Exide's winning these awards for excellence in service and product quality: Chrysler's "Penstar" Award, 1999 and 2000; New Holland's "Award of Excellence," 2000.
  • Performed scheduling and quality assurance for shipments to Canadian Tire Corporation, John Deere Corporation, Case Corporation, Hyundai, Mazda and Ford.
  • Cited by Manager, Distribution Centre, for sense of humour, which had very positive effect on his staff during periods when pressure was particularly heavy and employees were experiencing high levels of stress.
Aug. 1994 - Aug. 1997  Warehouse and General Manager, Brampton Branch, Brampton, Ont.
  • Promoted from previous position in recognition of demonstrated ability to effect substantial savings.
  • Only employee in Canada to serve concomitantly in both positions. Scope of responsibilities far exceeded the norm for a manager. I was involved in hiring, firing, training and discipline; accounts payable/receivable; direct service to customers; and sales. In addition, I provided counsel to new branches in Montréal, Ottawa, London and Sudbury during startup.
Aug. 1992 - Jul. 1994  Warehouse Manager, Brampton, Ont.
  • Promoted from previous position in recognition of demonstrated accuracy.
  • Saved thousands of dollars by (a) negotiating favourable contracts with suppliers and (b) reducing shrinkage through sale of discarded goods.
Mar. 1987 - Aug. 1992  Assistant Warehouse Manager, Brampton, Ont.
  • Promoted from previous position: selected from over 100 labourers to fill this position, in recognition of ability to learn quickly.
  • Achieved and maintained 99% accuracy in coordinating shipments.
Jan. 1986 - Mar. 1987  General Labourer, Mississauga, Ont.

 
CITY OF MISSISSAUGA, ONT.
Apr. - Sept. 1985  General Labourer, Dept. of Public Works

 
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
During 1982-84, I worked as chef for Kelsey's and St. Hurbert's Barbeque.

 
EDUCATION
Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Attended De Vry Institute of Technology, Toronto, pursuing course of study in electronics, which proved valuable at Exide, 1½ yrs.


 
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in WHIMIS. Knowledgeable in QS9000. Skilled in Windows 98.

 
INTERESTS
Carpentry, mountain biking, Nascar (auto) racing.

 


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