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Douglas John Frith
10748 Plumtree Close, Surrey, B.C. V4N 4T3
Phone: (604) 908-4378
E-mail: douglasfrith1@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a position, within your company, where I can utilize my technical and strategic
training to contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives in your organization
Major Assets
Operational Training
Training in process improvement, purchasing & procurement, inventory
management, project management, quality management, logistics, and lean
systems.
Administrative Training
Training in strategic planning, change management, math models, organizational
behaviour, and managerial economics.
People Skills
Experience working on different teams in a hospital environment, food service
industry, volunteer groups and progressive team-building training in BCIT
program.
Computer Skills
Trained in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Visio, Project,
and Access.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Program 2012 - 2013
BC Institute of Technology, Burnaby, BC
Applied skills:
to select and pursue a cost strategy or differentiation strategy
to optimize profit given production constraints
to manage stakeholder relations and corporate social responsibility
to implement/manage information systems without disrupting operations
2. 2 | P a g e D o u g l a s F r i t h ( 6 0 4 ) - 9 0 8 - 4 3 7 8
Business Operations Management Diploma Program 2010 – 2012
BC Institute of Technology, Burnaby, BC
Applied skills:
to communicate effectively in an organization
to analyze and improve business processes
to control costs generated by non-value added activities
to demonstrate interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
to allocate resources effectively to projects
to evaluate decisions in a manner that appeals to consumer wants
High School graduation with Honors 2010
Pacific Academy High School, Surrey, BC
Work Experience
Process Improvement Facilitator July, 2014 - Present
EuroLine Windows
Duties include:
Analyzing the production process and compiling recommendations for continuous
improvement
Monitoring issues causing delays in production and shipping to eliminate barriers
Planning and implementing solutions related to inventory control, process design, plant
layout, quality control, waste minimization, information systems, and scheduling.
Assessing the feasibility of potential revisions to the plant layout with regard to space
allocation and logistics
Collaborating with Production, Logistics, HR, IT, Quality Control, Shipping, & Maintenance
Collecting feedback from front line employees to establish buy in
Ocean Export Logistics Coordinator October, 2013 - June, 2014
Locher Evers International
Duties include:
scheduling based on documentation and port/rail cut offs
corresponding with customers, steamship lines and truckers to coordinate loading and
delivery of containers
obtaining competitive freight rates & service
quoting & invoicing customers
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approving charges from truckers and steam ship lines or disputing variances from what
was quoted
customs forms & shipping instructions needed for steamship lines to generate bills of
lading, and monitoring the regulatory requirements of the shipment's destination
Equipment Maintenance Database Developer June – August, 2012
Sunny Hill Health Centre, BC (Summer contract)
Duties included:
redesigning the database to become more user friendly
collecting feedback from staff on changes and design input
developing a standard operating procedure manual for users
Industry Projects at BCIT September 2011, – May, 2012
Inventory Tracking System with MTU Maintenance and Guard RFID
Cost Benefit Analysis Framework for BCIT's Specialty Nursing Department
Crew Member July, 2008 – December, 2010
McDonald’s – Langley, BC
Special Skills
Team work: Employment at Sunny Hill & McDonalds, and experience in BCIT
group projects has made me an effective follower and leader.
Technology: Experience using SAP, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio,
Project and Access
Presentations: Have received many compliments on my public speaking abilities
and consistently received high marks in presentations
Volunteer Work
Monthly food distribution to the disadvantaged in the Downtown Eastside
Helping with youth outreach through our church
Missions trips to rural Mexico to help with development projects
Hobbies and Interests
History/Social Sciences
Soccer/Volleyball
Improvised Drama