Dan Turner

Experience

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  United Furniture Warehouse

  Oct 2002 - Sept 2005

  Operations and Sales Manager

  Started with company in 2002 as a warehouse assistant, and then switched over to the retail side of operations. Moved from sales at one UFW location to Sales and Operations Manager of another in 2005. Responsibilities included hiring of new employees, monthly sales analysis, and the task of improving sales techniques within the sales core of the business. Responsibilities delegated ranged from overall supervision of all staff and all day-to-day routines involved assisting other UFW locations with new computer training involving the insertion of new WMS system. Show less

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  Brougham Interiors

  Nov 2006 - Apr 2008

  Warehouse & Distribution

  Tasks within Brougham Interiors consisted of delivery high-end furniture to final customers within the Greater Vancouver area, receiving weekly inbound deliveries from suppliers, and maintaining inventory levels within the warehouse. Other responsibilities comprised of supervision of showroom floor appearance and minor repair jobs to damaged inventory.

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  Langara Fishing Adventures

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Dock Hand

  Worked in the environment of the Haida Gwaii at Langara Island Lodge fishing resort during seasons as a dock hand. Key responsibilities included the supervision and processing duties of all fish inventory, guest services, and transport preparation responsibilities of all fish, luggage and guests departing and arriving at Langara Island.

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  CN Architectural

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

  Warehouse & Distribution

  Hired initially as a delivery driver, roles expanded to supervision of inbound and outbound deliveries consisting of finished products and the components that made them. Other duties included domestic purchases from suppliers and processing paperwork involved. With CN, experienced participation in projects involving clients such as the River Rock Casino, University of British Columbia, Lion’s Gate Hospital, and the Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver.

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  Agility

  Jun 2011 - May 2015

  Account Executive

  Sales and Account Manager of Canadian and U.S. companies from various industries. Responsibilities include a focus of developing new business, growing existing business, and maintaining relationships with various clients, suppliers, and transportation service providers. Experience with all modes of transport, including Canadian and U.S. Customs, and shipping general cargo and large-scale project work.

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  A.N. Deringer, Inc.

  May 2015 - Jul 2016

  Account Executive

  Providing various lines of business including logistics and U.S. customs compliance consulting, International freight forwarding and warehousing and distribution.A.N. Deringer is a privately held corporation with over 30 customer service centers located across the northern border and major air and vessel ports. Founded in 1919, Deringer has a focus on making sure our customers feel that the relationship and service is a big part of our business. The "Deringer Difference" is the commitment to ensuring the sustained success of our business partners, with core values that include; passion, respect, integrity, expertise, innovative solutions, relationships, support, determination, value, and accountability. Show less

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  Panalpina

  Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Business Solutions Manager

  Provides supply chain solutions for various companies across Canada through core products such as Air, Ocean and Logistic Services. Manages customers needs with door to door supervision of goods being transported both in and out of North America on a global scale. Main competencies include; facilitating international import/exports via all modes of transportation, a strong Canadian and U.S. Customs background, a focus on business solutions in order to improve all aspects of my clients business driven goals.Through core values such as Integrity, Professionalism, and Performance, I assist small and large companies to improve their supply chain requirements, which in turn helps their business grow. Show less

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  CN

  Sept 2017 - now

  Train Conductor