CELESTE AVELIN
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Results-driven professional with 20 years of experience in senior sales leadership and caregiving. Expertise in consultative sales and relationship management, consistently exceeding multi-million dollar sales targets. Committed to enhancing client and customer quality of life through empathetic support and person-centered care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Living for Adults with Special Needs
Private Caregiver
Surrey/Abbotsford, Canada
01.2021 - Current
- Provided tailored, person-centered support for adults with diverse physical and emotional needs, enhancing their quality of life in private and independent living environments.
- Foster client independence and emotional well-being through recreational engagement and meaningful therapeutic activities.
- Administer medications, track health changes, and coordinate with healthcare teams to ensure strict adherence to care protocols.
- Applied behavioral management and de-escalation techniques to ensure safety and promote a positive atmosphere for clients.
Sales Consultant
Decor Home Enterprises
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Created individualized design solutions, leveraging emotional intelligence to build rapport and establish client trust.
- Increased sales through strategic upselling and effective problem-solving.
Multi-Media Consultant
Black Press Media
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Expanded account base using persuasive selling talent and powerful sales presentations.
- Focused on new business development and nurturing existing professional networks.
Sales/Territory Manager
Nu Body Equipment Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2020
- Generated $400K in annual sales revenue and consistently exceeded growth targets through cold calls and networking.
- Led, coached, and trained junior staff on sales techniques and product knowledge through "ride-alongs" and seminars.
- Performed in-depth SWOT reports and market analysis to execute long-term sales strategies.
BC Sales Executive
Biotics Research Canada / Ecotrend Ecologics
01.2000 - 01.2013
- Successfully doubled sales in the BC territory for medical-grade nutraceutical products.
- Established revenues in new markets and expanded business reach, requiring the hire of three additional sales representatives.
Education
Diploma - Marketing Management
University of British Columbia
British Columbia, CanadaCertificate - Journalism and New Media
Simon Fraser University
British Columbia, CanadaDiploma - Classical Homeopathy
Vancouver Homeopathic Academy
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaSkills
- Staff Mentorship
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Market Analysis
- Lead Generation
- SWOT Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Safety (Mandt)
- Infection Control
- Nutritional Science
- Skilled Negotiator
- Respect-Based Communication
- Powerful Presentations
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Decor Home Enterprises
01.2022 - 01.2023
Independent Living for Adults with Special Needs
Private Caregiver
01.2021 - Current
Multi-Media Consultant
Black Press Media
01.2021 - 01.2022
Sales/Territory Manager
Nu Body Equipment Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2020
BC Sales Executive
Biotics Research Canada / Ecotrend Ecologics
01.2000 - 01.2013
Diploma - Marketing Management
University of British Columbia
Certificate - Journalism and New Media
Simon Fraser University
Diploma - Classical Homeopathy
Vancouver Homeopathic Academy