Cadfan Edwards
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
True Temper Sports
10.2018 - 02.2023
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Technical Director
Skate Canada Manitoba
09.2016 - 11.2022
- To act as Technical Advisor for Skate Canada Manitoba to the Executive Board and all Committee's.
- Provide Technical advice and assistance on all matters associated with the development of skating programs.
- Ensure all committee's and working groups are delivering programming consistent with the vision of the Executive
- Collate data and provide recommendations to the appropriate committee regarding improvements for existing programs and potential new offerings.
- Develop budgets, forecast's and financial information to present to the Executive. Complete annual funding documents and act as a liaise to Sport Manitoba.
- Develop and coordinate talent identification of skaters, coaches and officials.
- Coordinate creation and implantation of long term strategic plans.
- Overhaul organization structure to be more effective in reaching short and long term goals.
General Manager
Elton Agri-Sales
12.2010 - 11.2015
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and dealers.
- Development and maintenance of inventory tracking solutions using a blend of periodic and perpetual processes.
- Completion of quarterly and annual forecasts, and accounting reports.
- Developed and designed building/ storage solutions for agriculture sector from design through to construction.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Brandon University
Brandon, MB05.2013
Skills
- Economic Analysis
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Market Analysis
- Total Quality Management
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Project Planning
- Staff Development
- Process Improvement
- Labor Cost Controls
- Cross-Functional Team Management
Timeline
General Manager
True Temper Sports
10.2018 - 02.2023
Technical Director
Skate Canada Manitoba
09.2016 - 11.2022
General Manager
Elton Agri-Sales
12.2010 - 11.2015
BBA - Accounting
Brandon University
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