Bruce A. Reid
Campbell River
Summary
Experienced business professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in franchise management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Adept at driving business growth and fostering positive work culture.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Franchise Owner
Snap-On Tools
04.2015 - Current
- Manage a territory from Campbell River to Port Hardy, BC
- Organize route to see customers on a weekly or by-weekly schedule
- Manage inventory levels and organize promos and contests
- Make sure Accounts Receivables and Payables are up to date
- Constant training on new products and marketing strategies
Technical Sales Representative
Lovejoy Canada Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: (Based in BC.)
- Technical Sales and support for Distribution Network throughout BC
- Train customers on the benefits of Lovejoy Couplings
- Supports OEM’s with Technical Issues and maintain proper inventory levels
- Travel BC and visit end users with Distributors
- (Based in BC.)
Vancouver Island Sales Manager
Dyno Nobel Canada Inc.
02.2007 - 10.2012
- Supply commercial explosives to the Logging, Construction and Mining Industry on Vancouver Island and Coastal British Columbia
- Ensure customers are up to date on all current government regulations
- Responsible for maintaining inventory levels
- Organize warehouse, maintain safe storage of all products
- Knowledge of SAP operating system
- Ensure customers magazines are organized and following government regulations
- Dealer for Mitsubishi Drill Steel
- Negotiate and maintain new and old contracts
- Ensure fellow employees work safe and maintain company values
- TDG Trainer
- Increased Market Share and Gross Margin on Vancouver Island three years in a row
- 2010 – 2012
- Safety Value Award awarded to Vancouver Island Operation
- Zero recordable incidents 5 years running
Technical Sales Representative
Orica Canada Inc.
05.2005 - 01.2007
- Responsible for maintaining current customer base on Vancouver Island
- Inventory control
- Unload delivery trucks and maintain magazines
- Knowledge of SAP operating system
- Selling Commercial Explosive Products and ensure proper use and storage
- Ensure customers are up to date on all current government regulations
- Negotiate and maintain new and old contracts
- TDG Trainer
- Deliveries to customers as required
- Main contact for Tech Service to Western Forest Products Ltd
Outside Sales
Western Equipment Ltd.
10.1994 - 05.2005
- Full line Industrial Dealer Servicing territory of Campbell River, Courtenay, Comox, Powell River and Texada Island
- Factory trained Power Transmission and Fluid Sealing Specialist
- Purchasing and supply management
- Inventory control at various customer locations
- Inventory control at branch level
- Shipping, receiving and order picking
Inside Sales
Western Equipment Ltd.
04.1992 - 10.1994
- Inside Sales and Order Desk
- Customer Service and Purchasing
- Outside Sales
- Power Transmission Specialist
- Shipping, Receiving and Expediting
- Inventory control
- Shipping, receiving and order picking
Inside Sales
Western Equipment Ltd.
07.1989 - 04.1992
- Inside Sales and Order Desk
- Customer Service and Purchasing
- Responsible for many of the company’s key accounts
- Organize and maintain Staple Gun Program
- Shipping, Receiving and Expediting
- Responsible for reorganization of warehouse during renovation
Expediter / Purchasing
Grinnell Supply Sales
05.1988 - 06.1989
- Expediting all incoming shipments
- Analyzing freight companies for most efficient rates
- Customer service, Shipping and Receiving
- Purchasing for Special Orders
Inside Sales / Pre-Inventory Control
Grinnell Supply Sales
01.1988 - 03.1988
- Order Desk, Customer service
- Organize stock for year-end inventory
Education
Red Seal Parts Ticket - Level 3
04.2014
Dyno Nobel/ Sandvik Quarry Academy -
11.2011
Ripple Rock Squadron – Boating and Radio Operator’s Certificate -
01.2007
Orica - Quarry & Construction Applications Course -
Atlanta, GA01.2007
Class 5 Driver’s License - with Air Brake Endorsement
02.2006
Orica – Basic Explosives Applications Course -
Pittsburgh, PA12.2005
Orica – Surface Blasting Applications Course -
Richmond, BC06.2005
Crosby – Rigging Seminar -
Campbell River, BC10.1998
Falk – Power Transmission Course -
Milwaukee, WI05.1996
Esco – Crushing College -
Portland, OR09.1994
Skills
- Brand Adherence
- Franchise relations
- Operations management
- Small business operations
Timeline
Franchise Owner
Snap-On Tools
04.2015 - Current
Technical Sales Representative
Lovejoy Canada Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2015
Vancouver Island Sales Manager
Dyno Nobel Canada Inc.
02.2007 - 10.2012
Technical Sales Representative
Orica Canada Inc.
05.2005 - 01.2007
Outside Sales
Western Equipment Ltd.
10.1994 - 05.2005
Inside Sales
Western Equipment Ltd.
04.1992 - 10.1994
Inside Sales
Western Equipment Ltd.
07.1989 - 04.1992
Expediter / Purchasing
Grinnell Supply Sales
05.1988 - 06.1989
Inside Sales / Pre-Inventory Control
Grinnell Supply Sales
01.1988 - 03.1988
Dyno Nobel/ Sandvik Quarry Academy -
Ripple Rock Squadron – Boating and Radio Operator’s Certificate -
Orica - Quarry & Construction Applications Course -
Class 5 Driver’s License - with Air Brake Endorsement
Orica – Basic Explosives Applications Course -
Orica – Surface Blasting Applications Course -
Crosby – Rigging Seminar -
Falk – Power Transmission Course -
Esco – Crushing College -
Red Seal Parts Ticket - Level 3
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