BACK TO HER BIOGRAPHY |
KAREN DUFF
PROFILE
~ Independent, self-directing, goal-orientated leader
~ High level of integrity and professionalism
~ Strong people skills, team player, motivator
~ Strong organizational and time management skills
EDUCATION
BACHELOR
OF MARITIME STUDIES
Memorial University of Newfoundland |
St.
John's, NF |
2000-present
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~ English, Economics, Industrial Psychology, Business
~ Expected graduation date, Spring 2003
NAUTICAL
SCIENCE DIPLOMA OF TECHNOLOGY
Marine Institute of Memorial University |
St.
John's, NF |
1999-present
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~ 91 % term average in Primary Technology and intermediate Years
~ Expected graduation date, Spring 2003
~ Chemistry, Math, Physics, Electrotechnology Communications,
Computers, Cargo Operations, Seamanship, Ship
Operations, MED
~ Awarded Ocean Ranger Scholarship (March, 2000)
~ Awarded Captain Wilfred B. Morgan Scholarship (November, 2000)
~ Awarded Dale Howse Memorial Scholarship (March, 2001)
PRINCIPLES
OF ACCOUNTING
College of the North Atlantic |
St.
John's, NF |
2/92
- 5/98 |
~ Grade Point Average 4.0./4
LEVEL
III
Holy Heart of Mary Regional High School |
St.
John's, NF |
1986
- 1988 |
~ Graduated with First Class Honors
EXPERIENCE
| CANADA
STEAMSHIP LINES |
Montreal,
Canada |
9/01-present |
Navigation cadet aboard Rt. Hon. Paul J. Marfin (Seaway Max
Self-unloader) Overall length 740-feet, Beam 78-feet, Depth
moulded 48-feet, Deadweight 35,560 tons, Horse power 9,000 BHP,
Cargo capacity 40,207 cubic meters. Unloading capacity 6,000
short tons per hour.
| MAERSK
SEABASE |
St.
John's, NF |
7/00
- 9/00 |
Navigation Cadet aboard Maersk Nascople (Multifunctional Platform
Supply Vessel - 3147 GRT)
| DISTRICT
LOSS PREVENTION SUPERVISOR, WAL-MART CANADA INC. |
St.
John's, NF IN |
1995
- 1999 |
~ Managed District shrinkage and reduced loss by $5.5 Million
in '97 and by $2 Million in'98.
~ Investigated 15 internal operations, recovering $6000.
~ Managed Instore Program with return, on investment consistently
higher than Region average with a $60 average per apprehension.
~ Awarded Profit Impact Player for July and June 1997.
| REGIONAL
PERSONNEL MANAGER, WAL-MART CANAGA INC. |
Mississauga,
ON IN |
1995
- 1996 |
~ Developed, trained and hired future management of Wal-Mart
Canada.
~ Promoted Wal-Mart culture.
~ Managed Personnel Managers of each store to ensure compliance
of city, provincial and federal Employment Standards.
~ Awarded President's "Great Job" award for handling negotiations
with first unionized store in Windsor, Ontario.
| REGIONAL
OPERATIONS SYSTEMS MANAGER, WAL-MART CANADA INC. |
Mississauga,
ON IN |
2/95
- 8/95 |
~ Developed and Implemented now systems and programs.
~ Traveled stores in Ontario conducting tours and assisting
in the improvement of store operation.
~ Managed District Operations Systems Managers.
| DISTRICT
OPERATIONS SYSTEMS MANAGER, WAL-MART CANADA INC. |
St.
John's NF IN |
1994
- 1995 |
~ Installed Wal-Mart systems in 20 converted stores.
~ Trained Management and Associates on Wal-Mart systems and
culture.
~ Traveled stores in Canada conducting tours and assisting in
the improvement of store operation.
| OPERATIONS,
WOOLCO DEPARTMENT STORES |
St.
John's NF IN |
1987
- 1994 |
~ Advertised merchandise for consumers in National flyers
~ Handled complaints from customers
~ Budgeted and audited financial statements
~ Monitored inventory level and replenished stock accordingly
| BARTENDER,
STANLEY'S PUB |
St.
John's NF IN |
1998
- 1990 |
~ Served customers and handled cash and float
~ Worked 20 hrs. per week while attending University and working
for Woolco
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
~ Radio Operator's Certificate (May, 2001)
~ WHMIS Certificate (May, 2001)
~ Tanker Familiarization (April, 2001)
~ Keynote Speaker for Skills Canada (April, 2001)
~ Marine Advanced First Aid (April, 20M)
~ Awarded Marjorie Ball Bursary YM-YWCA (June, 2000)
~ MED-Al, B1, B2 Certificates (April, 2000)
~ Investigator Training (February, 1998)
~ MED Medical (October, 1M)
~ Leadership Foundations (May, 1997)
~ Seafarer's Medical (October, 1999)
~ Walton institute: Wal-Mart Management retreat (June, 1995)
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Basketball
Marine Institute Men's Basketball team (1999-2000)
Coach of St. Bon's Girls and Boys Basketball teams (I M-2001)
St. John's Senior Ladies Basketball League (1991-1996)
Newfoudland Canada Games Basketball team (1989)
Volleyball
Assistant Coach of Juvenile Girls Volleyball team (1996-1997)
Brampton Volleyball League (11995-1996)
St. John's Senior Ladies Volleyball League (1991-1995)
Memorial University Volleyball team (1988-1991)
Newfoundland Canada Games Volleyball team (1987 and 1989)
~ YMCA-YWCA Volunteer (1999-present)
~ Big Brothers/Big Sisters Volunteer (1999-present)
~ Special Olympics Volunteer (1999)
~ Stella Burry Client Relations Committee (1999-pressint)
~ Wedgewood Park Softball League (4,999)
~ City of St. John's Task Force on Youth (1999-present)
~ RCMP Ride-Along Harbour Grace Detachment (1998)
~ St. Clare's Morey Hospital Volunteer (1999)
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