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Adam Schizkoske

Adam Schizkoske

Gibsons,BC

Summary

Accomplished retail executive with over 15 years of experience in driving sales growth, optimizing store operations, and leading high-performing teams. Proven track record of turning around underperforming stores and consistently exceeding sales and profit targets. Skilled in developing and implementing effective strategies, training programs, and processes to enhance customer satisfaction, employee productivity, and overall business performance.

In addition to retail expertise, possesses a robust capability in setting up strategic deals for commodities such as gold, cryptocurrency, and fuel. Works extensively with high-net-worth clients to provide personalized service and investment opportunities. Demonstrates proficiency in trade execution, ensuring that transactions are completed efficiently and at the best possible price. Expertise in risk management is highlighted through the use of financial instruments like futures contracts, options, and swaps, aiding clients in hedging against price fluctuations and minimizing potential losses. Committed to client education by enhancing their understanding and confidence in trading through comprehensive insights into the commodities markets, trading processes, and investment strategies.

In Summary: This professional profile combines extensive retail management experience with a strategic acumen in commodities trading, focusing on gold, crypto, and fuel. The individual excels in client relations, risk management, and educational initiatives, delivering tailored solutions for high-net-worth clients. Both areas of expertise are driven by a commitment to operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commodity Broker

Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
  • Set up deals for gold, crypto, and fuel
  • Work with high net worth clients
  • Trade execution - ensuring that transactions are completed efficiently and at the best possible price.
  • Risk Management - assist clients in managing risk through various financial instruments like futures contracts, options, and swaps. They help clients hedge against price fluctuations and minimize potential losses.
  • Client Education - educate clients about the commodities markets, trading processes, and investment strategies, enhancing their understanding and confidence in trading.

President and Lead Mastermind Leader

Global Strong
01.2020 - Current
  • Lead and facilitate mastermind groups to drive personal and professional growth
  • Weekly meeting times working on PDCA ( plan, do check and adjust )

President

Lifeworks University
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Ran day-to-day operations
  • Monthly payroll
  • Served as lead educator
  • Enrolled new students into the program
  • Updated and maintained web site

Store Manager

Canadian Tire
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed store operations and drove sales performance
  • Managed 100 plus employees
  • Set up and maintained fast find program for version 3 roll out

General Manager

Canadian Tire
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Propelled the store from losing $2 million over 5 years to making $700,000 in a year and a half
  • Increased profit margins from 23.2% to 26.6%
  • Overhauled systems, processes, training programs, and personnel to reverse store's downward spiral
  • Achieved third highest sales increase across 64 stores on Black Friday event

Store Manager

Canadian Tire
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Managed daily operations for $24M, 200-employee flagship store in downtown Toronto
  • Exceeded sales and profit goals by up to 3% and 5%, respectively, from first year of opening and in each ensuing year
  • Elevated store from #7 to #4 in sales out of 64 locations in GTA

Department Manager

Canadian Tire
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Set up weekly schedules
  • Maintained scheduled hours for proper payroll
  • Delivered superior-rated performance in the #4-ranked store in Toronto, Ontario

Education

Certified Coach -

International Professional Energetic Coach (IPEC)
Toronto, ON
01.2016

Professional Development Courses -

The Pacific Institute
Toronto, ON
01.2009

Retail Management Training -

Online Canadian Tire Training
Toronto, ON
01.2007

High School Diploma -

Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Waterloo, ON
01.1995

Skills

  • AIM SMART Goal Setting
  • Energy Leadership Index Assessment Certified
  • 360 Assessment Certified
  • Communication
  • Listening
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Positive Thinking
  • Empathetic Attitude
  • Knowledge and Experience in Handling Professional and Personal Challenges
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • POS & Inventory Systems
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Photoshop
  • IMovie knowledge

Accomplishments

    25 plus years of coaching hockey

    certified access consciousness practitioner

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

360 energy leadership

access bars practitioner

360 Assessment Certified

Timeline

Commodity Broker

Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current

President and Lead Mastermind Leader

Global Strong
01.2020 - Current

President

Lifeworks University
01.2018 - 01.2020

Store Manager

Canadian Tire
01.2017 - 01.2018

General Manager

Canadian Tire
01.2014 - 01.2016

Store Manager

Canadian Tire
01.2010 - 01.2014

Department Manager

Canadian Tire
01.2007 - 01.2010

Certified Coach -

International Professional Energetic Coach (IPEC)

Professional Development Courses -

The Pacific Institute

Retail Management Training -

Online Canadian Tire Training

High School Diploma -

Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Adam Schizkoske