1. -RESUME-
Leonard R. Forgues
Phone: (778) 388-7693
Email: LRForgues@gmail.com
Objective:
To acquire gainful, long-term employment, in a managerial capacity, with a
progressive company that will challenge me with new skills and 'continuous learning',
while capitalizing on my past experience and future goals.
Highlights of Qualifications:
- 7 years of Domestic and International shipping/receiving experience, including relevant
managerial duties.
- 'High reach' lift truck and 'Walkie' powered pallet jack certification, 2012.
- Forklift Class 1,4 and 5 certification, 2011.
- WHMIS certification, 2011.
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification, 2011.
- Positive attitude, honest and self-motivated with high performance standards.
- Accountable team player who is eager to continue learning to further performance.
- Excellent communication skills, fluent in English.
- Computer literate, proficient with MS Office, Excel, and Outlook
- Solid grasp of basic mechanical repairs / maintenance with the use of multiple types of hand
tools.
Relevant Skills and Abilities:
- Single-handedly oversees all shipping / receiving duties, including supervisory tasks
pertaining to the logistics work of fellow employees. Maintains active communication with
various Domestic and International carrier and courier companies, as well as Canadian and US
Customs contacts, regarding the proper shipping / receiving of company product. Maintains
multiple logs and records for internal reference and audit purposes, while continuously
updating internal procedures based on new, relevant findings.
- Maintained marketing distribution accounts for Buena Vista (Disney), Paramount Pictures,
Warner Bros., Universal Studios, Alliance and Mongrel Media for British Columbia and The
Yukon.
- Communicates regularly with account representatives regarding product and procedure via
email, telephone and fax.
- Responds to telephone, 'in person', and electronic inquiries or forwards to appropriate
persons or departments.

2. - Experienced with counter-balance forklift, powered pallet jacks ('walkies'), and narrow aisle
reach trucks.
- Experienced in 'crate building' using pneumatic nail-gun, air ratchet, and chop saw.
- Accurate keyboarding ability with an average 30-35 WPM speed.
Work History:
Shipping Manager - Urban Cultivator (2013 - ongoing)
Fire Suppression Equipment Repairman - City Fire Prevention Services, Surrey, BC
(2013)
Shipper/Order Picker - Winexpert (Global Vintners), Port Coquitlam, BC (2012)
Account Representative/Shipper - Canada Cinema Distribution Inc., Richmond, BC-
(2010-2011)
Film Revisor/Delivery Driver - Technicolor Cinema Distribution, Vancouver, BC-(2007-
2010)
Bartender - The Met Bar and Grill, New Westminster, BC-(2004-2007)
Junior Storeperson (Mail Services) - Canada Customs and Revenue Agency,
Vancouver, BC-(2002-2003)
Lead Shipper/Receiver - Nasco Canada LTD, Delta, BC-(2000-2001)
Shift Supervisor - Rogers Video, New Westminster, BC-(1999-2000)
Education:
2015 - LEAN course, BCIT, 2015
2011 - Workplace Fire Safety certification
2004 - Bartending Trade certification
1995 - High School Graduate – GP Vanier Secondary School (Courtenay, BC)
References and additional information available upon request.