Kevin Katovic

Address: Courtenay, BC | Phone: (778) 647-2666 | Email: support@kevinkatovic.com

GOAL

To find full-time or part-time employment as a chat moderator no phone calls please email for more info. Fully certified Class 2 and 4 Forklift Operator with dangerous goods and WHMIS training. Automotive, Retail, Sales, Hospitality, and accounting experience as well.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 3 years of experience with customer service

• High school graduation with English honors and a general mechanics certificate

• Over 2 years managing my own small business

• Order picking experience (Raymond Lifts, Crown Lifts)

• Linde Forklift experience

• Service Writer experience

• Point of Sale (POS) experience

• Raymond Reach Operator

• General Class 4 Forklift Operator

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Crown Stand Up / Sit Down Forklift Operator | 2013

Agricultural Distribution Company – Boundary Bay, BC

• Order Picking

• Building Boxes

• Unloading Skids

• Freezer Order Picking / Ambient Produce Order Picking

Forklift Operator | 2014

Food Ingredients Manufacturer – Delta, BC

• Staging skids from the production line

• Bottle and box replenishment

• Labeling skids

Forklift Operator | 2010

National Freight Logistics Provider – Edmonton, AB

• Daily operation of Class 4 sit-down counterbalance lift

• Outbound loading of pup trailers (combination A and B trains) to BC

• Staging freight for Eastern, Western, and Central Canada

• Note: Spent the majority of the day unloading freight with some loading to Western Canada. Performed offloading in a time-critical manner for scheduled runs. Re-weighed freight to ensure accurate billing and load balance. Loaded freight to Northern Alberta, gaining experience with a variety of freight sizes.

Warehouse (Raymond Reach Order Picker) / Furniture Assembly | 2008

National Home Furnishings Retailer – Edmonton, AB

• Order Picking (cherry picker / Raymond reach)

• Staging Freight

• Furniture Assembly

• Scanning Freight (RFID scanner)

Warehouse Forklift Operator [Counterbalance Class 4]

Transportation & Logistics Corporation – Calgary, AB

• Staging freight for delivery

• Arranging customer pick-ups

• Organizing freight in a time-critical manner for Calgary and surrounding areas

• Loaded full or less-than-a-load long boxes for Ontario

Warehouseman

Major Department Store Chain – Calgary, AB

• Conveyor work offloading hand-bomb only freight

Warehouse Manager

Consumer Electronics Retailer – Calgary, AB

• Computerized Inventory Control for moving and allocating freight

• Scheduling freight pick-ups and receiving

• RMA acquisitions

• Customer Returns / Repairs / Warranty Repairs

• Supervising warehouse staff

Service Writer

Heavy Duty Truck Dealership – Calgary, AB

• Opening and closing of customer service repair work orders

• Point of Sale (POS), Credit Authorizations, debit, and credit processing

• Prioritization of jobs scheduled for repair

• Filing, minor payroll duties, and miscellaneous office duties

Receiving Manager

Building Materials Tile Distributor – Burnaby, BC

• Loading customers’ vehicles with stone, ceramic, slate, and miscellaneous tiles, grouts, and various building products

• Receiving daily containers of freight

• Allocating and staging inventory in the computer system

• Received all freight daily and stored it into a 5-stage racking system using a Raymond Reach

Raymond Reach Operator

Logistics & Freight Forwarding Company – Delta, BC

• Put freight away into racking systems

• Staged freight for load-outs

Inventory Manager / Inside Sales

Industrial Supply Supply Chain – Campbell River, Courtenay, Edmonton, AB

• Performed cycle counts

• Electronically received freight and put it away

• Added inventory utilizing an RFID system

• Daily float and end-of-day sales closing

• Opened the Courtenay location, setting up shelving and initial stock

• Managed branch-to-branch transfers

Shipper / Receiver – Delta, BC

Freight Transportation Logistics

• Clamp Truck Operation

• Static stacking of VCRs, televisions, and other electronics

• Unloaded and palletized containers of product from Malaysia

Tow Truck Driver / Bodyman / Prepper – Union Bay, BC

Automotive Collision & Repair Centre

• Towing and accident recovery

• Bodywork restoration, priming, finishing, and painting

• Auto glass repair, replacement, and rock chip repair

Tow Truck Driver – Union Bay, BC

Regional Towing Services

• Roadside assistance, towing, and accident recovery (BCAA, RCMP, ICBC towing)

Detailer – Courtenay, BC

Automotive Dealership A

• Detailed vehicles, cut polish, wet sanding

• Maintained lot, cleaning, and minor repairs

Detailer / Glassman / Prepper – Courtenay, BC

Automotive Collision Centre B

• Washed, waxed, cut-polished, and wet-sanded vehicles

• Priming for repairs and sanding primer in preparation for painting

• Auto glass repair, replacement, and rock chip repair

• Painted door jams and non-vehicle exterior painting

Manager / Cashier – Courtenay, BC

Recreational Billiards Hall

• Daily float and end-of-day sales counts

• Maintained pool tables and inventory stocking

• General cleaning duties, served snacks and refreshments

Detailer – Courtenay, BC

Automotive Dealership B

• Detailed vehicles including cut polishing

• General cleaning and maintained the car lot

EDUCATION

Graduated Vanier Senior Secondary – Courtenay, BC

• Honors in English 12

• Career Preparations Certificate in General Mechanics

Cover Letter for DND Canada

Kevin Katovic

Courtenay, BC

(778) 647-2666

support@kevinkatovic.com

June 25, 2026

Hiring Selection Committee

Department of National Defence (DND) Canada

Comox / Courtenay Region, BC

RE: Application for Material Management / Warehouse / Fleet Support Positions

Dear Hiring Committee,

Please accept this application as expression of my enthusiastic interest in joining the Department of National Defence (DND) Canada in a supply, warehousing, or fleet support capacity. With a comprehensive background spanning heavy equipment operation, rigorous inventory management, and automotive mechanics, I am eager to bring my multi-disciplinary skill set to a team dedicated to supporting Canada’s military operations and infrastructure.

Throughout my career, I have proven myself to be a highly adaptive and reliable asset in fast-paced, high-consequence environments. I am a fully certified Class 2 and 4 Forklift Operator with extensive experience handling a variety of specialized machinery—including Raymond Reach, Crown, Linde, and clamp trucks—under strict, time-critical constraints. My background in logistics is paired with strong organizational capabilities as a former Inventory and Warehouse Manager, where I successfully oversaw computerized inventory control systems, handled complex shipping schedules, managed RFID tracking, and supervised personnel.

Beyond material handling, my diverse technical background aligns directly with the operational needs of DND facility and fleet support:

• Automotive & Mechanical Aptitude: Holding a certificate in General Mechanics, paired with extensive professional experience in auto body prep, glass replacement, and vehicle detailing, I possess a sharp mechanical eye and a strong foundation for maintaining fleet assets.

• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Trained in Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and WHMIS, I maintain a safety-first mindset appropriate for the strict protocols and compliance standards required by the federal public service.

• Administrative and Customer Support: My experience as a Service Writer and Manager has equipped me with strong communication skills, data entry accuracy, and proficiency in point-of-sale and scheduling systems.

I pride myself on my strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to remain calm and focused under pressure—qualities I know are essential to maintaining the integrity of defence supply chains and support services. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my diverse skills can benefit the Department of National Defence.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Kevin Katovic

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