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Austin Martin

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Administrator

Homeward Trust Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with the preparation of financial statements and reports for management review.
  • Developed internal controls to safeguard assets and improve operational efficiency.
  • Reviewed and verified invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintained accurate records of payments, credits, and other transactions.
  • Processed vendor invoices in a timely manner.
  • Identified areas where processes can be improved upon to increase overall efficiency within the department.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciled general ledger accounts.
  • Assisted with month-end closing processes by preparing organization-wide credit card reconciliations.
  • Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits and provided requested documents as needed.

Design Consultant

California Closets/Garage Living
Edmonton, AB
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Made sure all ideas were unique and proposed several options to clients suitable to unique needs and requirements.
  • Suggested and implemented strategies and tactics to promote designs on social media.
  • Kept clients' budget in mind while preparing projects and consistently stayed under budget.
  • Exercised deep knowledge of ClosetCadPro CAD technologies in preparing technical diagrams and performing drafting tasks from written and verbal production requirement descriptions.
  • Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
  • Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
  • Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
  • Monitored database system to prepare and deliver customer orders on time.
  • Entered information into system to update status reports.

Outside Sales Representative

Fastenal
Edmonton, AB
04.2019 - 05.2021
  • Analyzed sales presentations to communicate product quality and market comparison.
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape value-added solutions and approaches.
  • Closed product sales to increase revenue and build client loyalty.
  • Liaised with vendors to coordinate delivery schedules and promote customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed and approved expenditures to enforce budget adherence.
  • Tracked and documented expenses to maintain operations within budget.
  • Calculated production, delivery and installation costs to provide customers with accurate quotes.
  • Conducted site visits to assess needs, demonstrate products and recommend strategic solutions for customer requirements.
  • Generated sales by prospecting, negotiating contracts and closing.
  • Communicated with clients to address and resolve billing or payment disputes.

Sales Associate

Lids
Edmonton, AB
08.2015 - 05.2019
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.

Education

Business Administration - Accounting

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB
05.2020

Skills

  • Concept development
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Analytical skills
  • Computer skills
  • Graphic presentations
  • Knowledge of design software
  • Expense Tracking
  • Reporting Proficiency
  • Month-End Closings
  • Data Entry
  • Audit Assistance
  • Deposit processing
  • General ledger maintenance
  • Discrepancy investigations
  • Cash Flow Management

References

  • Cameron Johnson-Owner at California Closets/Garage Living (780-297-7150)
  • Jen Vanteeling-Manager at California Closets/Garage Living (780-953-8092)
  • Nicole Barbeau-Manager, Financial Reporting at Homeward Trust Edmonton (780-819-1677)

Timeline

Finance Administrator

Homeward Trust Edmonton
02.2023 - Current

Design Consultant

California Closets/Garage Living
05.2021 - 10.2022

Outside Sales Representative

Fastenal
04.2019 - 05.2021

Sales Associate

Lids
08.2015 - 05.2019

Business Administration - Accounting

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

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