Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Hobbies
Timeline
Generic

Adrian Austin

Toronto,ON

Summary

Respected manager and leader that has assisted many businesses in turning profitable, developing sales models, streaming procedures and retaining existing clientele. Offers vast international expertise with previous work experience in three different countries over four time zones. Extensive international and local network of business associates from many years of successful business ventures.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant General Manager

Hagerty Inc
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Led sales team and managed executive car club / storage facility owned by Hagerty collector car Insurance
  • Increased yearly revenues by 60% in first year and led club to its first ever year of profitability in car storage department
  • Excelled in new client acquisition via cold calling, following up on SEO leads, door-to-door sales, and other sales tactics
  • Created new partnerships with local vendors to increase revenues via ancillary service offerings at club

Independent Business Consultant

Fort Laundry
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Directed operations and sales of largest privately owned linen factory in Canadian oil sands; 12 employees and fleet of 6 trucks
  • Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders for growth opportunities and successful partnerships during pandemic
  • Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.

Research Intern

Berylls Strategy Advisors
10.2020 - 03.2021
    • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
    • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
    • Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.

Regional Sales Manager

Chateau Vieuville Entreprise
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for introduction of new line of French Sparkling Cider in Canadian market
  • Achieved regional sales objectives by utilizing cold calling and door-to-door sales techniques; made upwards of 50 cold calls per day
  • Generated detailed sales reports and forecasts to analyze performance and track progress
  • Met sales quotas and introduced new line to multiple international food distributors in GTA

Director of Operations

JACAL Events
10.2016 - 05.2019
  • Shareholder and Director of event company in Vancouver, BC that specialized in spoken word/intellectual events
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity
  • Turned small startup with no capital profitable in 14 months and generated upwards of six figures in revenue in first year

Assistant Project Manager

Chateau Vieuville Entreprise
05.2015 - 10.2016
  • Managed initial phase of restoration of 19th century chateau in north west of France
  • Led team of 12 French employees while simultaneously learning French
  • Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
  • Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
11.2019

High School Diploma -

St. Andrews College
Aurora, ON
05.2014

Skills

  • Business Development
  • High Touch Sales
  • Employee Relations
  • Customer Service
  • Training and Development Background
  • Team Leadership Expertise
  • Business Operations Knowledge

Accomplishments

  • Featured in a six page spread of the winter 2023 Issue of Autostrada Magazine, Canada's preeminent Auto Magazine
  • Presented the Duke of Edinburgh Award for Cadet Service

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Greek
Elementary

Hobbies

  • Avid sailor, mostly of Hobie Cats
  • Classic automotive restoration enthusiast
  • Watch collector and part time restorer
  • Part time musician; guitar, piano and singer

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Hagerty Inc
06.2022 - 07.2023

Research Intern

Berylls Strategy Advisors
10.2020 - 03.2021

Independent Business Consultant

Fort Laundry
01.2020 - 05.2022

Regional Sales Manager

Chateau Vieuville Entreprise
05.2019 - 01.2020

Director of Operations

JACAL Events
10.2016 - 05.2019

Assistant Project Manager

Chateau Vieuville Entreprise
05.2015 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of British Columbia

High School Diploma -

St. Andrews College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Adrian Austin