BRENDEN MAWAKEESICK
1603-B Hutton Park Drive Thunder Bay
Summary
Energetic business development professional driven to motivate and excite employees to reach optimum performance. Natural leader and complex problem solver. Experienced with sales, marketing, management and development of new business opportunities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Economic Development Officer
Windigo Community Development Corporation
10.2023 - Current
- Manage data and prepare reports regarding economic development goals for Windigo Tribal Council communities.
- Reach out to businesses about government opportunities with federal, provincial and local governments.
- Assist in management of Economic Development budgets.
- Participate in the development and implementation of strategies, projects and initiatives for economic development.
- Develop a detailed strategic plan outlining specific actions and activities to be undertaken by WCDC over the next 5, 10, and 15 years. This will include a focus on Construction, Mining, Real property assets, Clean Energy Initiatives and related areas, as well as an evaluation of costs associated with proposed actions and activities
Principal - Owner
Indigenous Sales Agency
09.2020 - Current
- Conduct market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscapes. This information helps clients make informed business decisions.
- Utilize sales expertise and networks to promote and sell the client's offerings, negotiating deals and contracts when necessary.
- Managing product distribution. Coordinating with distributors, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Provide clients with regular reports and analytics, offering insights into sales performance, market trends, and customer feedback.
- Contract Negotiations - negotiating terms, ensuring favorable agreements.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
Business Development Manager
Warrior Supplies
09.2020 - 10.2023
- Increased brand awareness, website traffic and sales by implementing effective marketing campaigns and strategies.
- Fostered positive and trusting client relationship and professional reputation for meeting and exceeding objectives.
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Managed order cycle to enhance business development and maintain sustainability and customer satisfaction.
- Developed strategic relationships with key suppliers and clients to foster profitable business initiatives.
- Researched and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
- Applied consultative selling techniques to prospect senior management to close business.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
- Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
- Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts.
Economic Development and Research Advisor
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Council
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing economic development policies, and initiatives that improve community socioeconomic, training and business development
- Liaise with KO Chiefs Council, and the communities to identify projects and apply for funding to support projects
- Prepare proposals for a variety of economic development initiatives for submissions to public and private funding sources
- Write up project briefs, updates and final reports for all project's activities taking place in KO communities
- Participate in coordination of climate change projects
- Work collaboratively towards raising the understanding of climate change
- Create and distribute climate change information and materials
- Assist Keewaytinook Okimakanak Research Institute (KORI) research director on a variety of tasks
- Other duties assigned to assist Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Journalist on various tasks and duties.
Business Support Officer (Contract/Term)
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Organize and deliver business training, business support and development workshops in First Nation communities
- Prepare reports on activities or projects
- Liaise with economic development organizations, tribal councils, funding agencies Or other groups/associations relevant to NADF's mandate
- Make presentations to interested groups to promote NADF programs and services and to deliver initiatives such as Financial Literacy
- Attend internal and external meetings as required
- Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies
- Other duties as assigned by the Loans Manager
Project Lead (Contract/Term)
Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Create a skills inventory database for SLAAMB's 25 First Nation communities
- Travel to remote communities in the surrounding area
- Work closely with community workers regarding the community training needs
- Developing strategic plans for developing essential skills
- Focusing on community infrastructure and economic development
- Act as the point of contact and liaise between funders, partners, and various other community and business organizations as well with the public
Financial Customer Service Representative
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Created member account profiles on organization's online banking program
- Handled inquiries on banking products including checking, savings, loans and lines of credit
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches
- Executed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, money orders and checks
- Provided high level of customer service through friendly approach, strong professionalism and timely assistance with customer transactions
- Worked with Indigenous banking team Northwestern Ontario to provide financial literacy workshops to Indigenous communities and members.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of Fredericton
Fredericton, NB04.2024
Ontario Police College Diploma -
Ontario Police College
Aylmer, ON08.2023
Business Diploma -
Confederation College
Thunder Bay, ON01.2023
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Queen Elizabeth District High School
Sioux Lookout, ON06.2014
Skills
- Business Development
- Conflict resolution
- General office
- Presentations
- Strategic plans
- Relationship building
- Staff management
- Sales and marketing
Certification
- Incident Command 100 – Ontario Police College
- Incident Management System 100 – Ontario Police College
- OC Spray – Ontario Police College
- Suspect Apprehension and Pursuit – Ontario Police College
- Certified Economic Developer (Ec.D) - University of Waterloo
- Project Management Certificate - Fanshawe College
- Standard First Aid - CPR C - AED , St. John Ambulance
- OMVIC (Automotive Law) Certificate, Georgian College
- Mental Health First Aid , Mental Health Commission Of Canada
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC) , Canadian Securities Institute
- Canadian Investments Funds Certificate , Investment Funds Institute Of Canada
Timeline
Economic Development Officer
Windigo Community Development Corporation
10.2023 - Current
Principal - Owner
Indigenous Sales Agency
09.2020 - Current
Business Development Manager
Warrior Supplies
09.2020 - 10.2023
Economic Development and Research Advisor
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Council
07.2019 - 09.2020
Business Support Officer (Contract/Term)
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
11.2018 - 07.2019
Project Lead (Contract/Term)
Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board
01.2017 - 10.2018
Financial Customer Service Representative
Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce
09.2014 - 01.2017
BBA - Business Administration
University of Fredericton
Ontario Police College Diploma -
Ontario Police College
Business Diploma -
Confederation College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Queen Elizabeth District High School
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