ALLAN TROTTIER
Woodstock,Canada
Summary
Experienced and dependable creative writer with background in crafting engaging and innovative written content. Experience includes writing articles, blogs, web content, scripts, and creative stories. Strengths include strong research, grammar skills, and ability to meet deadlines reliably. Brought fresh perspectives to previous work that increased readership and engagement.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer
Self Employed
Woodstock, ON
06.2020 - Current
- Performed extensive research prior to writing any article or post.
- Participated in creative meetings to contribute ideas and receive assignments.
- Managed multiple writing projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.
- Monitored current events for potential story ideas or topics relevant to company objectives.
- Obtained copyrights for completed work using established procedures.
- Generated ideas for new stories or topics to write about.
- Stayed updated on industry trends to produce relevant and timely content.
- Ensured that all written work met quality standards before submission deadlines.
- Conducted background research to add depth to scenes, history and characters.
- Created original copy for websites, brochures, newsletters, promotional materials, and more.
- Planned writing project stages and outlines and organized output to improve workflow.
- Authored original articles, blog posts, and reports on industry-related subjects.
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
Store Manager
Petro Canada
01.2003 - 12.2019
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback
- Maximised sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue
- Made daily bank deposits
- Staff hiring and training, scheduling
Merchandise Replenishment Supervisor
Zellers
01.1995 - 12.2003
- Inventory Management - keeping the shelves and displays fully stocked and properly merchandised
- Team Leadership- provided training, guidance and performance evaluations to improve replenishment efficiency
- Compliance ensuring adherence, policies, procedures and safety standards in all replenishment activities
- Worked with sales team by maintaining stock levels to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales
Customer Service, Stocker
Soo Mill Buildall
01.1983 - 12.1995
- Customer Service- Hardware and order desk departments
- Product Knowledge-stayed informed about building materials, tools and supplies, and being able to advise customers on the best products for their projects
- Maintenance-keeping the store clean and safe
- Loading and Unloading of delivery trucks and assisting customers in loading their purchases in their vehicles
- Order Fulfilment-packed merchandise to be sent to the other three branches
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Updated products with new pricing or temporary promotion signs to increase sales.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
Education
OSGD - General Studies
KORAH COLLEGIATE & VS
Sault Ste Marie, Ontario06-1983
Skills
- Excellent grasp of grammar
- Content creation
- Research and analysis
- Editing and proofreading
- Project management
- Time management
- Spelling and punctuation
- Research and fact-checking skills
- Creative thinking
- Storytelling ability
- Understanding of target audience
- Time Management
- Organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal Communication skills
- Creative writing
- Strong narrative structure
- Engaging content
- Aptitude to multi-task
- Detail oriented
- Customer service experience
- Audience engagement
- Effective communication
- Collaboration skills
- Adaptability to trends
Portfolio
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/rUBbfPmerXZJpQ81/?mibextid=adz071, Blogs, Short Stories, Novels, Ghostwriting, Copywriting, Technical Writing, Resumes, cover letters, Graphic Design, Flyers, Business Cards, Memoirs
Writing Skills
- Excellent grasp of grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Research and fact-checking skills
- Creative thinking and storytelling ability
- Understanding of target audience and ability to create content that resonates with them
- Time Management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Creative writing with strong narrative structure and engaging content
- Aptitude to multi-task and detail oriented
- Customer service experience
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Self Employed
06.2020 - Current
Store Manager
Petro Canada
01.2003 - 12.2019
Merchandise Replenishment Supervisor
Zellers
01.1995 - 12.2003
Customer Service, Stocker
Soo Mill Buildall
01.1983 - 12.1995
OSGD - General Studies
KORAH COLLEGIATE & VS