Allen Barzel
Sales
Montreal,Quebec
Summary
To join a professional environment that is committed to individual that are dedicated to being the best in what they do, A company that instill discipline, interpersonal skills, communication, soft and hard skills, adaptability, work ethics, and is committed to the people that work for them.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Brensim Corporation Real-estate
Brensim
06.2002 - Current
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Marketed and sold property for clients by hosting open houses and advertising online and in print.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Chefs Conciliera
Beaconsfield Golf Club
03.2002 - Current
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
General Manager
Brensim Corporation
01.1998 - 02.2002
- Responsible for regional commercial services, marketing and merchandising
- Creator and owner of Oxford & Company internet based retail business
- Buyer for Rodier Hommes, Polo, Chaps, Kenneth Cole, Martinique
- Conducted numerous analysis of corporate R & D functions and recommended changes that reduced product development cycle time and technical cost.
Senior Marketing Manager
Calecon Vos Gouts...
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Responsible for Quebec and Ontario commercial development
- Developed Internet based commercial strategy
- Restructured and produced new commercial implementation strategy for all 23 stores
- Identified significant opportunities for improvement within the company and analyzed developed solutions
- Instituted a team building, empowerment and employee training, improving productivity and reducing costs
- Created new visual department throughout all 23 stores.
President, CEO
Sarl.Star Wear Old River
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Owner of 3 stores in Paris and 2 in Marseilles
- Oversaw and developed entire retail and wholesale operation
- Effectively communicated at all levels, successfully stabilizing crises and uncertainties, solved and prevented problem innovation, integrated HR in business
- Successfully administered numerous employee layoffs, including some sensitive situations avoiding grievances and potential costly litigation
- Oversaw all business activities, Finance, purchases, advertising campaigns, logistics and HR.
National Commercial Director of Sales
Sarl Riverland
01.1990 - 04.1998
- Responsible for overall chain operations 85 stores in France
- Developed and coordinated and implemented international marketing plans, forecasting, inventory control program, procedures, policies, budgets and administrative programs
- Performed executive assessments, provided coaching and helped developed individualized development strategies and plans for overall retail and wholesale divisions
- Created a Think tank management process on most levels of commercial structure
- Implemented Eco-strategy for commercial and marketing departments
- Created case methods management and development on all levels
- Responsible for a 37% increase in sales for the first year.
National Sales Manager
SARL Viditex
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Responsible for all finished products
- Developed all R & D, cost analysis programs
- Created Test market and developed solid and proven research and analysis for New product line
- Developed all marketing and business policies between France and Italy
- Created and upgraded skills of employees via training and selective hiring.
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Trained and developed exceptional sales leaders.
International Operations Manager
Old River Concept
01.1988 - 01.1996
- Responsible for overall development and marketing services and strategies
- Directed 3 international Men’s Apparel trade shows in France, Germany, and Italy
- Developed all product coordination and retail between Monaco and abroad
- Responsible for finance factoring for all international customers
- Responsible for development of Old River concept in Belgium, Canada, England, Italy, Norway, Switzerland, South Africa, Dom Toms and Mexico
- Enhanced regional branch performance by implementing proven management processes to increase revenue.
- Traveled to over [12] locations per week to manage each store and perform reviews of individual managers and employees.
Retail Store Manager
Montfort Diffusion
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Formulated and effective long-term strategy based on a clear definition of the companies retail requirements
- Administered all budgets, publicity, and purchasing in Canada and in France
- Produced a 39% increase in sale
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback, and rewarding superior performance.
- Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
Education
Social sciences -
John Abbott College (Saint- Anne- de-Bellevue, Quebec)
High School Diploma - undefined
Lindsay Place High School. (Pointe- Claire, Quebec)
Skills
Staff Management
Sales Strategy Development
Staff Recruitment
Interpersonal Skills
Paraprofessional Activities
Member of the commercial association of both Paris and Marseille
Timeline
Brensim Corporation Real-estate
Brensim
06.2002 - Current
Chefs Conciliera
Beaconsfield Golf Club
03.2002 - Current
Senior Marketing Manager
Calecon Vos Gouts...
01.2001 - 01.2002
General Manager
Brensim Corporation
01.1998 - 02.2002
President, CEO
Sarl.Star Wear Old River
01.1997 - 01.2001
National Sales Manager
SARL Viditex
01.1994 - 01.1998
National Commercial Director of Sales
Sarl Riverland
01.1990 - 04.1998
International Operations Manager
Old River Concept
01.1988 - 01.1996
Retail Store Manager
Montfort Diffusion
01.1986 - 01.1988
Social sciences -
John Abbott College (Saint- Anne- de-Bellevue, Quebec)
High School Diploma - undefined
Lindsay Place High School. (Pointe- Claire, Quebec)