Darlene Thiessen
About Darlene Thiessen
Darlene Thiessen is a Shipping Assistant at Tolko Industries with over 20 years of experience in warehousing and logistics. She has held various roles in the industry, including positions at VanHoutte Coffee Services Ltd, Britco, and Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods.
Work at Tolko
Darlene Thiessen has been employed at Tolko Industries as a Shipping Assistant since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the logistics and shipping operations within the company. Her responsibilities include managing shipping schedules and ensuring the timely dispatch of products. This position builds on her extensive background in warehousing and logistics.
Previous Employment History
Prior to her current role at Tolko, Darlene Thiessen worked at several companies in various shipping and warehouse positions. She was a Lead Hand Shipper/Receiver at Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods from 2016 to 2017. Before that, she served as a Shipper Receiver at Britco from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she briefly worked as a Warehouse Associate at VanHoutte Coffee Services Ltd in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Darlene Thiessen studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where she achieved a 4th Class Power Engineer certification from 2016 to 2017. She also attended Sprott Shaw College, completing the first year of an electrician program in 2012. Her foundational education includes graduating from Chilliwack Senior Secondary with a Grade 12 diploma in 1991.
Skills and Capabilities
Darlene Thiessen possesses strong mentoring and training capabilities, particularly in managerial roles. She has developed skills in prioritizing tasks and multitasking effectively, which are essential in her shipping and logistics work. Her extensive experience in the industry, spanning over 20 years, enhances her ability to manage complex logistics operations.