Mark Harmsworth
Halifax,NS
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Freelace
09.2022 - Current
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created visually compelling album art and promotional materials for events.
- Contributed to the art department and sound design for local short films.
Sales Consultant & Sales Manager
O'Regan's Motors
07.2013 - Current
- Managing and motivating a sales team
- Three years experience in commission front-line sales
- Six years of experience as a sales manager at multiple dealerships
- Responsible for day-to-day dealership operations and sales training.
- Stayed knowledgeable on latest innovations and technological advancements through continuous training.
- Maintained sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email or voice messaging.
Artist Relations, Event Coordinator & Resident DJ
Friend Zone Promotions
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Music Promotion and Marketing across the Maritime Provinces
- Responsible for artist relations, stage managing & assisted in conceptualizing themes for advertising for a two-day music and arts festival in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Successfully organized fundraisers and private events
Sales & Customer Service Representative
Sekure Merchants, North American Bancard
10.2010 - 04.2013
- Managing and maintaining customer relationships with the parent company
- Over two years of experience in a high energy competitive sales floor
- Helping clients with technical and financial issues regarding credit card processing
- Responsible for customer satisfaction and retention when needed.
Reservation Coordinator/Supervisor
Blue Ocean Contact Center
11.2007 - 08.2010
- Responsible for training & managing reservation agents
- Responsible for booking high-end ground transportation worldwide
- Helping administrators plan out executive travel
- Promoted to Supervisor after only five months of employment
Co-founder, Event Coordinator & Resident DJ
Break Beat Elite Promotions
11.2005 - 08.2010
- Music Promotion and Marketing across the Maritime Provinces
- Responsible for scheduling shows with various bars & clubs, coordinating talent & assisted in conceptualizing themes for advertising and events alike
- Successfully organized weekly shows and special events, totaling over 100 events
Distribution Manager & Driver
The Coast
04.2007 - 11.2007
- Responsible for hiring, training & managing route drivers and hoppers
- Maintaining & filing route sheets in Excel, Adjusting newspaper distribution for new locations and seasonal patterns
- Responsible for Delivery & Maintenance.
Territory Representative
Books are Fun Ltd.
09.2002 - 12.2006
- Sales and Display Marketing to Nova Scotia School Boards, Regional Libraries & Corporate Businesses
- Responsible for scheduling, visual merchandising & customer service in over 300 deferent locations across Nova Scotia
- Awards: Top Yearly Sales Increase & Growth 2 years in succession
- Top Average Dollar Award
Education
Diploma - Graphic Design & Interactive Media
Yorkville University
Extended Studies - Photography & Photoshop
N.S.C.A.D.
Extended Studies - Making Music With Computers
N.S.C.C.
Diploma - Screen Arts
N.S.C.C.
High School Diploma -
Sir John A. MacDonald High School
Skills
- Hard-working with high endurance and multi-tasking abilities
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Lightroom & Abelton
- Competent in Adobe InDesign, Character Animator, XD, Premiere Pro and Blender
- Proven commitment to the highest quality customer service and individual care
- Years of experience in managing, planning and meeting deadlines
- Dedicated, motivated and flexible
- Able to work under strict schedules and deadlines
Education
Halifax, NS,Halifax, NS
Languages
English
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Freelace
09.2022 - Current
Artist Relations, Event Coordinator & Resident DJ
Friend Zone Promotions
08.2018 - 08.2019
Sales Consultant & Sales Manager
O'Regan's Motors
07.2013 - Current
Sales & Customer Service Representative
Sekure Merchants, North American Bancard
10.2010 - 04.2013
Reservation Coordinator/Supervisor
Blue Ocean Contact Center
11.2007 - 08.2010
Distribution Manager & Driver
The Coast
04.2007 - 11.2007
Co-founder, Event Coordinator & Resident DJ
Break Beat Elite Promotions
11.2005 - 08.2010
Territory Representative
Books are Fun Ltd.
09.2002 - 12.2006
Extended Studies - Photography & Photoshop
N.S.C.A.D.
Extended Studies - Making Music With Computers
N.S.C.C.
Diploma - Screen Arts
N.S.C.C.
High School Diploma -
Sir John A. MacDonald High School
Diploma - Graphic Design & Interactive Media
Yorkville University
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