Brian Lavalley

Experience

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  Autohaulway Transport Inc

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1991

  Truck Driver

  AZ Driver deliver new car to dealers and

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  Premier Post

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Assistant Audio Engineer/Second Mixer

  Sound FX Editor/Assistant Sound FX Reporting to the Editor. Assistant Sound editor responsible for post production sound including sourcing, creating, and editing sound clips for TV shows and movies.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0972307

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  Medallion PFA

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Assistant Sound Editor
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  Praxair Distribution, Div of Praxair Inc

  Jan 2002 - Nov 2005

  Distribution Analyst

  • Received the Special Recognition Award twice for exceptional job performance• Received the Customer is King Award for excellence in customer service

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  Praxair.com

  Jan 2002 - Nov 2005

  Dispatch Driver

  a Fortune 300 company that supplies atmospheric, process and specialty gases, high-performance coatings, and related services and technologies to a wide diversity of customers.Reported to Distribution Supervisor. Responsible for dispatching, driver training, quality assurance and fleet maintenance.

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  Modu-Loc Fence Rentals 2005-2006

  Nov 2005 - Aug 2006

  Operations superintendent/Dispatcher

  www.modu-loc.caModu-Loce provides customized, rugged, free standing quality rental fencing to customers throughout Canada and the United States.Reported to the Regional Manager. In charge of event coordination, and overseeing daily operations for warehouse, fleet and personnel including safety, maintenance and inventory as well as purchasing, recruiting and training. AccomplishmentsSupervised, scheduled and dispatched manpower according to budgets and operational needs Reduced lost time accidents by increasing health and safety awareness and enforcing safety standardsReduced expenses by analyzing and implementing changes to load practices and maximizing route efficiencyDeveloped and implemented a fleet maintenance program which resulted in fewer on road breakdowns, improved customer service and significant cost savingsImproved inventory management by developing and implementing an inventory control systemImproved fleet management by creating a tracking system Recommended a process to repair fencing which would have resulted in significant cost savings to the companyConducted pre hire driver road test evaluations and recommended qualified candidatesMonitored and ensured driver compliance to legislative driving requirement Implemented a road safety awareness program for drivers Maintained accurate Commercial Vehicle Operator Records Reduced expenses by sourcing new suppliers and negotiating better pricing for warehouse maintenance contracts and warehouse supplies Show less

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  K & T Switching Services Inc, Oakville

  Sept 2006 - now

  Site Manager

  provides supply chain logistic and yard management solutions including software and services; switching equipment and services; routing systems, such as routing, transportation, and shuttle management systems; and warehouse management and parts metering solutions.K&T Site Manager reporting to Ford MP&L, overseeing all operations of shunt drivers and gate staff including scheduling and recruiting, fleet maintenance and health and safety. AccomplishmentsPromoted to Site Manager K&T Switching Inc. OakvilleSupervise and schedule drivers and gate staff and effectively manage within collective agreements (Teamsters), budgets and company policies and procedures.Developed and implemented health and safety policies, procedures and training programs ensuring the company was in compliance with Bill 168Conduct workplace safety inspections, perform accident investigations, and manage the early and safe return to work program.Co-Chair of the Joint Health and Safety CommitteeConducted facility and truck maintenance audits Implemented and manage the fleet maintenance program which reduced the number of trucks breaking down, improved the efficiency of trucks on the road, reduced lost time and reduced overall costs by preventing untimely costly repairs Coordinate truck rental and leasing programs.Responsible for minimizing down time for trucks by facilitating expedient trucks repairs by sourcing resources, ordering parts, and ensuring timely completion of repairs Show less

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  K&T Switching Service Inc

  Jun 2017 - now

  Canadian Operation Manager
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  Other

  Jul 2022 - now

  Other