John Sotomide

Supply chain and logistics professional with experience in logistics coordination, inventory support, KPI reporting, data analysis, and process improvement. Currently pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain and Operations Management, with an academic background in Geography, Transport Geography, Spatial Analysis, and Business Administration. Interested in advancing graduate-level knowledge in supply chain analytics, logistics optimization, procurement, and operations strategy.

Income Tax Coordinator (Data & Process Controls) - CVITP (Community Volunteer Income Tax Program) - North York, ON

(2025-04)

• Performed variance analysis, flagged anomalies, and escalated exceptions for review.
• Sustained 98% accuracy and reduced reviewer callbacks by 20% through structured validation.
• Implemented data-entry controls and standard work (SOP-equivalent), increasing throughput by 30% during peak periods and supporting faster onboarding.
• Built Excel trackers/dashboards; cut review time by 3–4 hours per cycle.
• Reconciled 200+ client files; corrected variances to ensure accurate, audit-ready submissions.

Event Support Volunteer (Newcomer Program) - The 519 - Toronto, ON

(2023-11 - 2025-02)

• Packaged, organized, and distributed school supplies for newcomer program participants, supporting accurate and timely resource delivery.
• Set up and dismantled event equipment while coordinating space readiness, flow, and safety for community events.
• Monitored attendee belongings and supported secure handling of personal items during program activities.
• Assisted with food preparation, serving, and clean-up while maintaining organized service flow.
• Supported fundraising activities during Pride Toronto by engaging attendees and assisting with event operations.

Food Sorting Production Volunteer - Daily Bread Food Bank - Toronto, ON

(2023-12 - 2024-10)

• Sorted food donations into boxes according to product type, quality standards, and distribution requirements.
• Assembled boxes, weighed food packages, palletized completed orders, and supported waste recycling to maintain efficient production flow.

Logistics Coordinator - Desired Transportation Service and General Contractor - Nigeria

(2020 - 2023)

• Coordinated domestic and cross-border shipments (80+/month), aligning carriers, customs brokers, and warehouse teams to meet schedule and compliance.
• Built Excel KPI tracking and weekly supply chain performance reports; improved on-time delivery from 85% to 93%.
• Maintained ERP/TMS records, shipment documentation, and inventory data; reduced data-entry/document errors by 25% and improved inventory visibility.
• Used supply chain management tools to forecast customer demand, monitor potential supply chain disruptions, and support inventory planning and service continuity.
• Implemented SOPs for documentation/clearance and RCA/CAPA, cutting turnaround time by 20% within one quarter and resolution time by 25%.
• Analyzed delivery trends and recommended routing/handoff improvements; reduced average transit time by 10% and helped lower delay-related costs.

Advanced Diploma - Supply Chain and Operations Management - TriOS College, Toronto, ON (2025-04 - 2027-08)

BSc in Education - Geography, Foundation in Transport Geography and Spatial Analysis - Nigerian Army College of Education, Ilorin, Nigeria (2019-09 - 2023-07)

Nigerian Certificate in Education - Geography/Economics - Nigerian Army School of Education, Ilorin, Nigeria (2014-08 - 2017-07)

National Diploma (OND) - Business Administration and Management - Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ojere, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2008 - 2011)

Senior School Certificate Examination Council (ICAS Evaluated) - Ikenne Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Ikenne Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria (2002-09 - 2008-11)