Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
Projects
Certification
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Chris Allen

Chris Allen

Welland,ON

Summary

Ambitious Management Trainee with customer-focused approach and strong desire to learn all aspects of business. Talented leader, communicator and conflict manager with good multitasking and organizational skills. Proficient in Operating Systems and Computer Hardware .

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager In Training

R & T Auctions
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with supervisor.
  • Took multiple roles early on
  • Increased customer satisfaction levels by consistently monitoring service quality and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, ensuring consistent business growth and exceptional service delivery.
  • Servicing up to 40 clients a day while managing other roles

Self-Employed

WPF Designs
09.2016 - Current

Web development business dealing with back and front-end web management and design

  • Manage domains and hosting for 15 clients for 2+ years
  • Worked on 33 projects building and maintaining websites
  • Versed in HTML5, CSS, FTP, SEO
  • Managed and designed social media ad campaigns
  • Extensive knowledge of Google analytics
  • Extensive knowledge in Wordpress functions
  • Became Incorporated in October of 2016.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Sales Associate

Rogers Communications
10.2014 - 09.2016
  • Wireless Communications and Cable Television
  • Senior Store Leader and Assistant Manager
  • Monthly Inventory Counter
  • Key Holder for Rogers Centre Location
  • Cell Phone Sales Recognition
  • Cell Phone Trouble Shooting
  • Customer Service and Management training.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanour and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations, dealing with hundreds of customers per day.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.

Sales Associate

Memory Express
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Computer products and services
  • Building custom computers for clients
  • Troubleshoot physical hardware issues and Windows OS problems
  • Intel and AMD product training
  • GeForce Product Training.
  • Microsoft OS Training
  • Hardware Training, Microsoft relevant training.
  • Handling up to a hundred customers a day, answering questions and budgeting new computers to build.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Factory Supervisor

African Global Pharma
04.2011 - 05.2013
  • Facilitated effective collaboration between departments by establishing clear channels of communication for efficient problem-solving initiatives.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, safety procedures, and equipment operation to ensure a seamless integration into the workforce.
  • Introduced lean manufacturing principles into daily operations which led to increased efficiency and reduced waste across all production lines.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
  • Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
  • Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.

Education

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame College School
Welland
06.1997

Skills

  • Microsoft OS

  • HTML5

  • CSS

  • Photoshop

  • MS Office

  • Wordpress

  • Google Drive

  • FTP

  • Leadership Experience

  • Problem Solving

Business Development

Technical skills

Account Management

Staff Leadership

Accomplishments

Entrepreneur, 09/2016, Present, Building a business from the ground up, self-taught and self-sustained.

Languages

French
Professional Working

Personal Information

Title: Website Developer

Hobbies and Interests

  • Music
  • Travel
  • Technology
  • Running

Projects

BCSPCA Volunteer, 05/2018, 10/2018, Caring for animals at the Victoria SPCA Helping to get animals adopted through the website Creative Writing, 01/2018, Present, I have been writing off and on for 4 years Short stories that are semi-autobiographical

Certification

Forklift Certified


Timeline

Manager In Training

R & T Auctions
02.2024 - Current

Self-Employed

WPF Designs
09.2016 - Current

Sales Associate

Rogers Communications
10.2014 - 09.2016

Sales Associate

Memory Express
08.2013 - 08.2014

Factory Supervisor

African Global Pharma
04.2011 - 05.2013

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame College School
Chris Allen