Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
Awards
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Brandon McGuire

St.Catharines,Canada

Summary

Knowledgeable sales person with robust background in small business management. Successfully established and grew two business through effective market research, sound operational strategies and ultimately through positive customer engagement within the cycling industry.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

RiderMTB
09.2021 - Current
  • Providing custom cycling wear to clubs and individuals throughout Canada and the USA
  • Responsible for all operations including; product development, advertising, market research and gap identification, transactions, customer service interactions, event participation/sponsorship and all back end business functions
  • Consistently exceeded year to year growth targets
  • Established a visible presence within, and strong relationships with clubs & riders in the cycling community

Owner

Inception Cyclery
03.2013 - Current
  • Bicycle shop focusing on repairs and high-end custom builds
  • All aspects of the business overseen by myself including sales, service, advertising, community event participation, budgeting and year ends
  • Ranked the Number #1 Bicycle shop for customer sales & service in the Niagara region based on Google reviews

Supervisor - Camp and Community Programs

YMCA of Oakville
02.2004 - 09.2008
  • Oversaw the camp and community programs for the YMCA of Oakville
  • Duties included creating and managing the budget as well as reporting progress
  • Hiring and training of up to 100 staff
  • Outreach to and initiating programs in the community to enhance child and youth lives and recreation opportunities

Sales

LIBERTY BICYCLES
01.2002 - 01.2004

Sales and Repairs

GEAR BIKE SHOP
01.1998 - 01.2001

Education

BA - Recreation And Leisure

Brock University
St.Catharines, On
04.2005

Skills

  • Bicycle industry knowledge
  • Small business operations
  • Project management
  • Marketing
  • Negotiation
  • Retail management
  • Customer Relations
  • Sales experience
  • Market research
  • Supply chain experience
  • Community support
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Community Service

Niagara Trail Maintenance Association, Board Executive, 2021 - Current

 Assisted with the implementation of the Canada Summer Games MTB course &  working towards enhancing trail opportunities for the Niagara region through partnerships.


Provide expertise and knowledge to various cycling related initiatives and programs as needed within the region.

Awards

Entrepreneur of the Year - Nominee

Timeline

Owner

RiderMTB
09.2021 - Current

Owner

Inception Cyclery
03.2013 - Current

Supervisor - Camp and Community Programs

YMCA of Oakville
02.2004 - 09.2008

Sales

LIBERTY BICYCLES
01.2002 - 01.2004

Sales and Repairs

GEAR BIKE SHOP
01.1998 - 01.2001

BA - Recreation And Leisure

Brock University

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