Alexander W. Poole
Edmonton
Summary
Experienced professional seeking full-time employment in a collaborative company that values knowledge, offers growth opportunities, and recognizes employees' contributions to organizational success. Diverse background spanning business, management, sales, marketing, and development across various industries. Driven and focused individual excelling at setting and achieving goals, making significant operational and financial contributions by controlling expenditures and identifying industry opportunities. Proven track record of motivating and managing staff. Abilities and experience would be valuable to your organization. Eager to discuss how I can contribute to your company's success in person. Please let me know if you require additional information or references. Thank you for your time, and I eagerly await your response.
Note: From 2022 - June 2024, took time off to address chronic pain issues that have affected for over 20 years. Now fully recovered, ready to resume career and become an asset to the right company.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lodge Manager
StepThru Modular Ltd
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversaw property maintenance activities to ensure timely repairs, preventative upkeep measures, and visually appealing surroundings for guests.
- Managed budgets, inventory control, and purchasing to optimize financial performance while maintaining quality standards.
- Improved guest satisfaction by implementing personalized services and addressing customer feedback.
- Cultivated a positive workplace atmosphere that boosted employee morale and resulted in higher retention rates among staff.
- Optimized staffing levels according to seasonal fluctuations, ensuring efficient resource allocation throughout the year.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards, maintaining a secure environment for guests and staff.
- Developed innovative revenue-generating programs, increasing overall profitability of the lodge.
- Fostered open communication between departments for seamless collaboration in delivering outstanding guest experiences across all touchpoints of their stay at the lodge.
- Enhanced staff performance through ongoing training, clear communication, and regular evaluations.
Mince Department Manager/Offload Supervisor
Keltic Seafood Products
05.2016 - 02.2022
- Organize and load orders into computer
- Set up machinery for the days production
- Organize and hold morning tailgate meetings and safety concerns addressed
- Analyze and report daily production results
- Train and shadow new employees on their daily tasks and correct any issues
- Maintain and repair all processing equipment
- Setup all maintenance and repair schedules
- Prepare, execute and stage all raw materials required for the daily processing
- Post processing prepare all shipping and tracking documents
- Confirm all quality control measures are being followed/adhered to to customer spec
- Stage totes for grading and load orders for fresh fish offloads
- Monitor and oversee any fish processing or offloading gets to the correct truck for shipping
- Confirm proper grading of fresh fish offloading or processing
- Repair any and all equipment when required
- Prepare reports and send to appropriate customers
- Operate processing equipment, forklifts, hydraulic cranes when necessary
- Communicate daily activities between management and processing floor
- Organize and oversee processing/grading room cleaning and sanitation post process
Sales & Marketing
Northern Lights Welding
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Research and analyze market conditions for sales opportunities
- Map potential customers and competitors for the product
- Promote initial follow-ups for sales prospects of the product
- Coordinate with the technical and administrative departments
- Preparation and execution of sales status reports in MS-Office Word, Excel etc
- Maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems
- Digital and hard copy development of product and marketing brochures
- Development and implementation of standard pricing model
- Assisted in the redesign of corporate website
- Assist and support other staff of the projects to enable high quality work
- Assist in estimating and quoting of potential jobs
Operations Manager
D&D Oilfield Rentals
01.2003 - 12.2014
- Was instrumental in the implementation and follow up in regards to safety, practices and procedures within the shop, field and at home as well held morning meetings to review all JHA's within the organization
- Coordination and Supervision - Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various departments and people in the organization
- Financial - Review financial statements and data, utilize financial data to improve profitability, assess operational budgets and adjust accordingly, control and monitor inventory on a monthly basis and input in effective strategies for the financial well-being of the company
- Best Practices - Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals, assist with implementation of departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output, monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures
- Human Resources - Organize recruitment and placement of required staff, delegate tasks and accountability's, establish work schedules, manage and supervise staff of 20+, and monitor and evaluate performance
- Production - Coordinate and monitor the work of various departments involved in production, warehousing, pricing and distribution of equipment, monitor performance and implement improvements, ensure quality of equipment, manage quality and quantity of employee productivity, manage maintenance of facility, equipment and machinery, and provide technical support where necessary
- Sales, Marketing and Customer Service - Manage customer support and plan and support sales and marketing activities, research market requirements as well as expansion of existing markets
- Strategic Input - Liaison with management and assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity's
- Implement and manage operational final plans set out by head office
- Increased sales from an estimated $50,000 per month to $600,000 per month and territory presence by about 500% as the division I was appointed too was a very small player in the rentals to start but grew to be one of the most recognized and respected in the area
Project Manager, Estimator, Sales & Marketing
Form Tech Machining & Fabrication
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Management of daily jobs
- Quote and estimate projects
- Research markets and attract new accounts
- Map potential customers and competitors for the product
Sales/Marketing/Management
RECKNELL INDUSTRIES LTD.
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Oversaw schedules and production of dairy feeding equipment and replacement parts i.e
- Conveyors, roller mills, mixers etc
- Researched and Assessed new markets for sales opportunities within Canada and the United States
- Built sales models and attended conferences and AG shows in Canada and the United States
- Created quotes for various projects and customers needs
- Monitor day to day sales
- Liaison with management and assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity's
- Promote initial follow-ups for sales prospects of the product
- Coordinate with the technical and administrative departments
- Preparation and execution of sales status reports in MS-Office Word, Excel etc
- Development and implementation of standard pricing model
- Assist and support other staff on their projects to enable high quality work
Education
High School Diploma -
North Island Secondary School
Port McNeill, BCSkills
- Planning and organizing
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Decision-making capabilities
- Communication skills
- Influencing and leading
- Delegation skills
- Team work
- Leadership qualities
- Negotiation skills
- Conflict management tactics ability
- Adaptability to stress tolerance
- Boost worker enthusiasm and buy in
- Create cohesive moral
- Believe in being in a team player environment
- Maintenance coordination
- Guest relations management
- Reservation management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lodge Manager
StepThru Modular Ltd
06.2024 - 11.2024
Mince Department Manager/Offload Supervisor
Keltic Seafood Products
05.2016 - 02.2022
Sales & Marketing
Northern Lights Welding
01.2015 - 07.2015
Operations Manager
D&D Oilfield Rentals
01.2003 - 12.2014
Project Manager, Estimator, Sales & Marketing
Form Tech Machining & Fabrication
01.2001 - 01.2003
Sales/Marketing/Management
RECKNELL INDUSTRIES LTD.
01.1998 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
North Island Secondary School
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