Steven Pankratz

UFV Biology and Economics graduate [Apr.2021] | Naturopathic Medical Student |

Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • Substitute Teacher at Surrey Christian School
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

  • Substitute Teacher at Langley Christian School
    Nov 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

    • Communicate, reason with, and teach students effectively and professionally. • Lead decisively and solve problems proactively and methodically to enable students to reach full potential. • Keep classroom and records of the day’s proceedings organized. • Adapt lessons, remain flexible, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure student success. • Monitor student conduct, establish classroom expectations, and maintain classroom order. • Evaluate, assist, and ensure student understanding. • Create a positive learning atmosphere. • Support students with discussion management and mentoring abilities. • Initiate personable, encouraging, and compassionate communication towards students.

  • Berryhill Foods Inc. (Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada)
    • Production Supervisor
      Jul 2018 - Present · 8 yrs

      • Manage diverse teams of 20-50 people including university students, newcomers to Canada, and long-term workers. • Train employees new to the job on proper protocol and how to succeed at their task at hand. • Inspect and calibrate production equipment pre-shift, troubleshoot problems and complete minor repairs to maintain functionality; affected equipment is removed as necessary. • Monitor equipment, supply levels, and coordinate manpower to meet expected demand. • Implement the most efficient production plan and oversee daily production output by performing periodic counts to verify outgoing orders through use of MaxIMS software. • Learn new techniques, processes, and the operation of new machinery quickly and efficiently. • Operate barcode scanners and label printers to guarantee that all products are accounted for. • Promote workplace efficiency by ensuring that operation of machinery and processes are being followed according to the established protocols. • Cultivate communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity and to highlight where improvement can occur. • Exceed quality and sanitation scores on consistent basis by diligently following production orders, the established protocols, and maintaining company standards.

    • Production Team Member/Forklift Operator
      Jul 2013 - Jul 2018 · 5 yrs 1 mo