A hard worker, tenacious and kind-hearted person, Jason is Imprint Plus' comeback guy. He started his first stint with Imprint Plus as a shipper and backup logistics coordinator. After a while, Jason had to say goodbye to British Columbia in order to start a new life in New Brunswick when they decided to invest in a new home. When Jason and his wife moved to the new province, they quickly realized how much they missed their families and friends back home. Eventually, they decided to move back to British Columbia. Plus, the eight months of winter were far from what they had expected.
After returning to British Columbia he was given the opportunity to rejoin Imprint Plus. Currently, Jason is the Warehouse Shipper/Receiver, which means he is the guardian for all the precious shipments that we receive and ship out. As the one who’s the last and first point of contact for all incoming and outgoing packages, Jason’s job requires thorough concentration and focus. He is in charge of preparing all merchandise for shipping and also making sure the incoming materials are checked and verified.
Jason is currently enrolled at BCIT, working towards his diploma in International Trade and Transportation Logistics. Always eager to learn, you will often find him attending seminars on Exporting to the USA, Importing into Canada, Incoterms, Export Controls, NAFTA, Tariff Regulatory updates compliance, to name a few, in all aspects of the movement of goods industry.
Jason also holds a certificate from Kwantlen Polytechnic University specializing in Automotive Parts and Light Warehousing which he completed in 1991. Jason is passionate about gaming! A hardcore gamer at heart he can be found either playing on his home PC or on his cell phone non-stop during his free time. He recently participated in a Nation Wars 5 tournament and represented Team Canada by ranking amongst the top 20 players.
What's the first thing on your mind every morning?
I always check the traffic situation at the moment. Next, I choose the best route to commute to work.
Describe your work at Imprint Plus in one sentence or phrase?
To summarize my role, I am responsible for processing and verifying all outbound shipments to our customers and the first point of contact for all incoming shipments entering the company.
What/who inspires you?
I would like to thank the members of my team - Anatolii, Teodora, Ofelia, and Vicky. It is an honor to work with them every day. They are so dedicated to what they do, and it is an inspiration to watch them do new things every day. I want to give a special shout-out to Ofelia for being an all-around hard worker. Every day my day is made better just by the sound of her voice and the magnificent aura of her soul.
Where do you see Imprint Plus in 5 years?
I truly believe the sky's the limit for Imprint Plus, as our products are in great demand across a wide range of industries and sectors. And as part of a reputable and inclusive company, we as a team that has the freedom to innovate and collaborate to deliver the best service to our clients.
Recommend one Imprint Plus product to our followers.
The bamboo badge is one of our newest products - it's sustainable and made from eco-friendly material, and it looks absolutely fantastic.
What book are you reading at the moment?
It's been a few years since I read a book, but I absolutely love and own almost anything written by Mario Puzo. Some of my favorites that I have read are "The Last Don," "The Godfather," and "The Family".
What’s your favorite TV show?
As foodies, my wife and I enjoy almost anything on the Food Network, as well as binge-watching Netflix TV Shows. My favorite team is the Toronto Maple Leafs, and watching HNIC on a Saturday night is a tradition for us.
What's your go-to productivity trick?
I like to organize my to-do list by priority. While I am not always successful, I am grateful for my team's support and communication when something urgent needs to be accomplished.
What behavior or personality trait do you most attribute your success to, and why?
My line of work requires laser-like focus and attention to detail, and any deviation from that can lead to a disaster. For this reason, I always maintain an unwavering focus on my current mission.
What was your first job?
My first job was as a newspaper delivery man for ‘The Columbian.’ I was always striving to figure out logistically the best way to optimize my route so I could get back to hanging with my friends as soon as possible.
What's the worst job you've ever had, and what did you learn from it?
I remember working on my uncle's farm, cleaning the triple septic system he had outside. I had to wear rubber knee-high boots and make sure I always had a way out. It was surely very challenging and tough but I learned how to make it work!
What would we most likely find you doing on the weekend?
I love spending time with my soulmate, either cruising the lower mainland looking for trouble to get into or at home enjoying each other's company.
What's one thing that surprised you about working at Imprint Plus?
I absolutely admire the diversity and multiculturalism of our team. I'm honored to be a part of it again. It has been an amazing experience getting to know and work with the wonderful Imprint Plus family.
Rapid Fire:
Work in silence or with background noise: Most often, I work in silence, but I'm also proficient with background noise.
Cocktail order: Just a beer, please.
Coffee order: Nope, lemon tea all the way.
Style icons: Kyle Gass Tenacious D.
Favorite place to travel: We love to take long drives and go on road trips anywhere in the Great White North.
Most overused word or phrase: Basically.
