Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Awards and Achievements
Certification
Additional Assets
Activities and Hobbies
Timeline
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Caitlin Grolway

St. Albert,AB

Summary

An altruistic-natured leader with accountability, self-awareness, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Expertise in policy and procedure with enhanced ethics for diversity and equity. Resilient crisis and conflict manager applying transparent and innovative problem-solving skills. Experience in restorative justice, case management and rehabilitation. Adept at working effectively unsupervised while quickly adapting as necessary. I am eager to expand my career beyond the automotive industry and continue growing professionally while further enhancing my education.

Overview

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Certifications

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Certifications

Work History

Entrepreneur, Spiritual Mentor "Marion Moon"

Over the Moon Reflections
Various Locations, AB
10.2020 - Current

www.overthemoonreflections.com

  • Coaching, mentoring and counselling clients to make healthy and informed decisions in their lives through traditional and non- traditional healing circles, spiritual advising, journaling, mediation, channeling, and energy healing with informed consent
  • Empowering clients while gaining trust through transparency and humility
  • Collaborating with community stakeholders and referring clients if the help they require is out of scope to ensure the psychological safety of clients
  • Provide a safe space for clients and their emotions with privacy to cope with hardships and life’s difficulties
  • Digital content creation using positive psychology and motivation to the public and an online community.

Sales Manager

Go Auto
Edmonton
07.2018 - Current
  • Effective closing techniques and successful negotiation with clients, wholesalers, and other retail automotive dealerships
  • Interview, hire, train, and mentor highly qualified staff by teaching best practices while following company procedures and sales strategies
  • Create effective pricing strategies after researching and analyzing competitor behaviour and market cost
  • Compiled product inventory cost and loss with customer data to forecast accurate sales and profit numbers
  • Coordinating marketing, sales, and IT (Information Technology) processes aligned activities with corporate objectives
  • Execution of daily targets, reports, communication, and follow-up
  • Daily profit and loss inventory analysis.

Marketing Coordinator - Go Hyundai/Mazda/Genesis Platform

Go Auto
Edmonton
04.2018 - 07.2018
  • Planning, designing and executing successful online marketing plans, using SEO, social media platforms, and video campaigns
  • Directed backend-tracking URLs to measure campaign results and determine the return on investment (ROI)
  • Recruited and hired experienced contractors to complete projects on time and within budget requirements with persuasive contract negotiation
  • Conferred with senior executives with presentations on monthly projections, product launches and other marketing plans
  • Directed production of advertising materials, including preparing copies, evaluating proofs, and enhancing visual designs and layouts
  • Supervised all marketing and planning activities to exceed sales goals for dealers
  • Managed over $200k monthly marketing budget to develop and execute marketing strategies, budgets, and sales plans for yearly targets.

Sales and Internet Manager

Go Auto
Edmonton, Alberta
06.2010 - 05.2017
  • Researched emerging trends in digital media to inform strategies and tactics.
  • Managed the daily operations of all websites and monitored performance metrics
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues with fresh thinking and analytical strategies
  • Accomplished monthly sales goals and increased gross profit month after month through successful sales strategies.
  • Successfully maintained conversion rates ratios higher than national averages
  • The only female in the Top 10 of sales people at over 45 stores.
  • Negotiated and signed over 20 contracts a month personally.
  • Contributed to a team that sold over 200 cars a month and 600k profit target monthly for the store.

Municipal Enforcement Officer I, Graffiti Inspector (Seasonal)

The City of Edmonton
Edmonton
06.2009 - 12.2009
  • Enforcement of the Community Standards Bylaw
  • Effective use of internal CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and computer programs
  • Professional interaction and communication with the public
  • Accurate preparation of violations, orders, and tickets
  • Maintaining daily activity reports while prioritizing work and investigations
  • Conflict resolution with upset property owners with thorough property investigations
  • Appropriate decision-making and use of discretion when enforcing bylaws.

Correctional Peace Officer I

Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Institution
Fort Saskatchewan
05.2007 - 05.2009
  • Interviewed and counselled offenders
  • Offender case management
  • Prepared incident and staff report for management
  • Followed investigative and evidence procedures
  • Utilized effective decision-making skills when confronted with high-stress situations
  • Influenced offender rehabilitation through suitable program referrals and problem-solving
  • Implemented the safe care, custody, and control of adult offenders
  • Established rapport with multiple offenders through strong communication and cultural practices including smudging ceremonies on units.

Senior Freelance Hairstylist

Shadified Salon and Spa
Edmonton
03.2004 - 02.2012
  • Competition Level Artistic Styling
  • Trained and Coached Apprentices
  • Advanced Stylist with a full range of high-quality hair services
  • On-location services for charity events.

Skills

  • Innovative and creative problem-solver with advanced communication skills
  • Extroverted achiever in partnerships and collaborations with stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, and history
  • Enhanced emotional, spiritual, and cultural intelligence
  • Strong leadership and management skills

Awards and Achievements

  • TC Energy Indigenous Legacy Scholarship Recipient- 2023/2024 Academic Year.
  • Member of Esquao- IAAW- Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women.
  • Go Auto Peak Performer Award-2015
  • 3rd Place- Skills Canada Alberta- 2003- Hairstyling

Certification

Athabasca University, Athabasca , AB-Open Studies

2021- Present

Psychology Coursework

Current G.P.A: 3.880

Athabasca University, Athabasca, AB-Bachelor of Professional Arts

September 2008 - June 2010

Criminal Justice

Achievement: Honors with Great Distinction

G.P.A: 3.860

Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB- Correctional Services Diploma
September 2006- June 2008
Achievement: Dean's List and First Class Standing
G.P.A: 3.680

Inter-provincial Red Seal Certification, Alberta, Journeyman Hairstylist.

October 2005 - Present

Additional Assets

  • Class 5 Driver's License and Clean Abstract
  • Clear Criminal and Child Intervention Records
  • First Aid CPR -Level C
  • Bylaw Tactical Defence Training-1
  • Suicide Prevention Training (John Howard Society)

Activities and Hobbies

  • Advocating for Women and Indigenous Advancement and Education.
  • Research in quantum physics, science, and bio-magnetic healing modalities.
  • Esoteric and Traditional Huron- Wendat spiritual rituals and ceremonies with my Elder in Wildwood.
  • Backcountry camping and Travelling with my family.
  • Facilitating Healing circles and wellness retreats.
  • Brentwood Village Condominium Corporation Board of Directors- Secretary- 2010-2012

Timeline

Entrepreneur, Spiritual Mentor "Marion Moon"

Over the Moon Reflections
10.2020 - Current

Sales Manager

Go Auto
07.2018 - Current

Marketing Coordinator - Go Hyundai/Mazda/Genesis Platform

Go Auto
04.2018 - 07.2018

Sales and Internet Manager

Go Auto
06.2010 - 05.2017

Municipal Enforcement Officer I, Graffiti Inspector (Seasonal)

The City of Edmonton
06.2009 - 12.2009

Correctional Peace Officer I

Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Institution
05.2007 - 05.2009

Senior Freelance Hairstylist

Shadified Salon and Spa
03.2004 - 02.2012
Caitlin Grolway