Burke Gillis
About Burke Gillis
Burke Gillis is an Operations Area Manager II at Amazon Logistics in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in transportation and warehouse management, having held various roles at The Martin-Brower Company, L.L.C. and previously at Amazon.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Burke Gillis has been employed at Amazon Logistics since 2021, serving as an Operations Area Manager II in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations within a designated area, ensuring efficiency and productivity in logistics processes. His tenure at Amazon has extended for three years, contributing to the company's operational success.
Previous Experience at The Martin-Brower Company
Before joining Amazon, Burke Gillis held multiple positions at The Martin-Brower Company, L.L.C. He began as a Transportation Coordinator for six months in 2013 in Montreal, Quebec. He then progressed to the role of Warehouse Supervisor from 2013 to 2016 in Calgary, Alberta, where he managed warehouse operations. Following this, he served as Site Services Engineering Manager from 2016 to 2019, overseeing engineering services and site operations for three years.
Education and Expertise
Burke Gillis earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng) degree in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. His educational background in engineering provides him with a strong foundation in technical and operational principles, which he applies in his management roles within logistics and operations.
Early Education
Burke Gillis completed his secondary education at Halifax West High School from 2005 to 2008. This foundational education prepared him for his subsequent studies in engineering at McGill University.