Kieran Ray-Daniels

Experience

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  The Waterfront Grill

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Cook & Cashier

  - Processed transactions using a P.O.S. system as well as opened and closed cash ensuring proper balance- Satisfied customers by accurately preparing food orders in a timely manner improving reputation- Ensured health and safety standard were met through proper food storage and handling as well as kitchen cleaning and maintenance preventing unsatisfactory food orders- Improved business impression by providing customers with additional information on the surrounding area and businesses creating a positive customer experience Show less

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  Parks Canada

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Student Interpreter at H.M.C.S. Haida National Historic Site

  - Educated and informed visitors by designing thoughtful and engaging educational demonstrations for the public as well as camp/school groups helping to create additional visitor experiences- Engaged and entertained visitors by interpreting historical exhibits for the public as well as camp/school groups in a welcoming and personable manner which resulted in an improved visitor experience- Increased public awareness of Parks Canada Sites by hosting outreach events to engage meaningfully with the public and share information resulting in higher visitation Show less

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  Rack Attack

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Sales Associate and Installation Technician

  - Increased profits by providing knowledge and guidance on purchasing automotive accessories to customers resulting in sales of over $100,000- Satisfied customers through timely installation of automotive accessories while honoring specific customer requests and fulfilling a daily installation schedule which improved company reputation- Created a positive shopping experience by providing customer service over the phone, by email, and in-person resulting in positive feedback from customers Show less

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  FPInnovations

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Intern

  - Led and assisted with the development of concrete biomass mixtures used in 3D printing applications maintaining working relationships with international industry partners- Led and assisted with the assembly of biomass composite extrusion equipment resulting in operational machinery for preparation of composites- Led and assisted with biomass composites extrusion experiments culminating in an end product that was shared with the Ministry of Forests, Land, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development- Worked with various teams to create experimental plans, collect data, analyze results, and communicate findings producing successful research projects Show less

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  ChopValue

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

  - Led process standardization and training development for product fulfillment across ChopValue’s global network of franchise partners raising the likelihood of franchise success- Created and chaired the Joint Health & Safety Committee, ensuring compliance with WorkSafe BC regulations resulting in a safer workplace and reduced incidents- Led weekly continuous improvement meetings and executed continuous improvement projects that improved productivity and employee experience- Assisted the operations team with various tasks forming good working relationships with other departments such as design, sales/marketing, business development, finance, and engineering- Worked hands-on at each step of ChopValue’s production process including chopstick collection, tile manufacturing, woodworking for standard/custom projects, and product fulfillment forming relationships with production floor workers and developing an intuitive understanding of ChopValue’s processes Show less

  • Project Coordinator

    Sept 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Cooperative Education Student - Operations

    Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
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  The University of British Columbia

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Research Assistant

  - Optimized sustainable laser-wood bonding for a collaborative project between the Faculty of Forestry, School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, and Faculty of Applied Science, contributing to the project goal of developing a wood veneer 3D printing robot for architectural use - Experiment design, sample preparation and testing, data collection, and data analysis using tensile strength tests, spectrophotometry, and colourimetry to find an optimized range of laser bonding parameters- Reported findings at bi-weekly project meetings with other student researchers and project leads in a collaborative and productive environment Show less

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  ChopValue

  Sept 2023 - Feb 2024

  Supply Chain and Operations Administrator

  - Supported company growth through timely and accurate closure of business development team requests including project design, project costing, and sample requests, enabling onboarding of new customers- Satisfied customers through the delivery of custom and strategic projects fulfilled by ChopValue's corporate facility, maintaining high-profile customer relationships- Facilitated order production with effective supply chain procurement, managing supplier relationships and providing cost-effective materials on-time- Supported and covered the duties of the Operations Manager, ensuring team continuity and building on ChopValue's culture of operational excellence Show less

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  CLEAResult

  Jun 2024 - now

  Program Specialist, Strategic Energy Management (SEM)

  - Prepares project reports and presentations for utility client programs and participant companies- Partners with SEM coaches and program managers for planning and implementation- Assists with client meetings and workshops- Develops and reviews program materials- Maintains communications and data sharing systems- Tracks participant milestones- Supports data collection, forecasting and analysis- Develops and improves tracking and project management systems