Christopher Friesen
Maple Ridge,Canada
Summary
Dedicated professional with diverse skills, knowledge, and experience seeking a rewarding career aligned with genuine passion. Committed to adding value and making an impact in an innovative organization. Looking for a long-term opportunity for continuous growth and development while positively influencing the industry. Dedicated to pursuing excellence and success in a dynamic, creative, and collaborative work environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Brand Ambassador (Part-time)
Highmark Brands
05.2025 - Current
- My job is to drive to various cannabis shops across the lower mainland to promote and educate consumers about our BC sourced brands such as High Quadz, Smallz, Island Genetics, NaturalREM.
Delivery Driver (Part-time)
Spark Driver
04.2025 - Current
- Delivery groceries and other items accurately, and in a timely and professional manner, to customers who have ordered through the Walmart: Grocery and Shopping app. Delivery areas include Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster and Burnaby.
Budtender
Weeds Glass & Gifts
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Selling cannabis and cannabis accessories and educating consumers on the different products, consumption methods and regulations.
Senior Insurance Advisor
BCAA
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Selling BCAA Memberships, IDPs, home and auto insurance.
Senior Personal Lines Advisor
Westland Insurance
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Handle the existing book of business for all home insurance, rented dwellings, seasonals, and hard-to-place properties, as well as handling property claims. I’m responsible for client retention and bringing in new business. I work with high value properties for our high-net-worth clients, as well as training new staff. I also underwrite new and existing business regarding claims or other factors with my Senior
Personal Lines Underwriter
HUB International
02.2022 - 10.2022
- PL Assist/Underwriter Underwrite all Lloyd’s habitational policies, process renewals and endorsements. Underwrite new business submissions with Lloyd’s and order appraisals on high value homes and convey any underwriting requirements to the Insurance Agents. Also assist agents with any Cansure submissions.
Senior Personal Lines Account Manager
Schill Insurance
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Existing business and underwrite risks. Handle endorsements, remarket existing policies, billing and claims. Also handle new business quotes in personal lines and hard-to-place risks.
Senior Personal Lines Advisor/ Business
Rand & Fowler Insurance
05.2017 - 04.2021
- Development Manager Quote and bind new business in personal lines, hard-to-place risks, and high-value properties. Deliver policies to clients when required. Manage existing business and underwrite risks. Handling of endorsements, remarketing existing policies, billing, and claims. Manage books of business. Train staff.
Insurance Advisor
belairdirect
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Sell home and auto insurance over the phone in a call centre.
Sales Associate
Tom Harris Cellular
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Sell cell phone plans as well as TV and internet plans for Telus.
Sales/Property Management
FM Realty Group
08.1999 - 04.2014
- Interact with homebuyers. Provide information on house plans, options and costing and land availability.
Assistant Manager/Cannabis Consultant
Calcutta Cannabis
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Hire, schedule, train and supervise staff. Inventory control. Review sales targets, order stock, pay vendors, etc.
Delivery Driver
Future Shop
09.2006 - 10.2010
- Deliver appliances and electronics to clients and help install when required. Vehicles used were Mercedes Sprinter Vans and 20' moving trucks.
Bartender/Server
Falcon Lake Golf Course
04.2004 - 09.2006
- Sell cocktails, beers, food etc to clients in the bar attached to the restaurant at a high end golf course. Cash out. Replenish stock.
Assistant Manager/Supervisor
St Vital Golf Centre
03.2003 - 09.2005
- Hire, supervise and train new staff. Review KPIs, inventory control, ordering stock, pay vendors, and assist in merchandising and sales.
Sales and Service Representative Royal Direct Contact
Royal Bank
07.2001 - 03.2003
- Centre Duties include providing various banking services to clients over the phone such as bill payments, fund transfers, foreign exchange rates/transactions, etc
Window Assembler
Stormtite Windows
03.1998 - 04.2001
- Assemble windows and doors in a warehouse assembly plant. Cut metal down to size. Use of power tools. Forklift operating and wooden pallet assembly.
Education
Addictions Counselling Certificate - Addiction Counseling
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC08.2015
DEC - Business Management
University Of Winnipeg
07.2002
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Solid team player
- Cash handling/POS
- Communication skills
- Good communication skills
- Strong Cannabis Knowledge
- Selling it Right Certification
- Retail Sales
- Delivery Driving
- Payroll
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Strong computer skills
- Administrative experience
- Scheduling
- Previous Assistant Management and Supervisor experience
- Effective communicator
- Business administration
- Product demonstration
- Staff training
Certification
- Drivers Licence (Class 5)
- Serving It Right June 2025 to June 2027
- Selling it Right March 2025 to March 2027
Languages
English
Full Professional
Personal Details
- Highest Level of Education: DCS / DEC
- Total years of experience: 29
Timeline
Brand Ambassador (Part-time)
Highmark Brands
05.2025 - Current
Delivery Driver (Part-time)
Spark Driver
04.2025 - Current
Budtender
Weeds Glass & Gifts
04.2025 - 06.2025
Senior Insurance Advisor
BCAA
10.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Personal Lines Advisor
Westland Insurance
10.2022 - 09.2024
Personal Lines Underwriter
HUB International
02.2022 - 10.2022
Senior Personal Lines Account Manager
Schill Insurance
04.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Personal Lines Advisor/ Business
Rand & Fowler Insurance
05.2017 - 04.2021
Insurance Advisor
belairdirect
01.2016 - 11.2016
Sales Associate
Tom Harris Cellular
05.2014 - 04.2016
Assistant Manager/Cannabis Consultant
Calcutta Cannabis
06.2011 - 02.2013
Delivery Driver
Future Shop
09.2006 - 10.2010
Bartender/Server
Falcon Lake Golf Course
04.2004 - 09.2006
Assistant Manager/Supervisor
St Vital Golf Centre
03.2003 - 09.2005
Sales and Service Representative Royal Direct Contact
Royal Bank
07.2001 - 03.2003
Sales/Property Management
FM Realty Group
08.1999 - 04.2014
Window Assembler
Stormtite Windows
03.1998 - 04.2001
Addictions Counselling Certificate - Addiction Counseling
Vancouver Community College
DEC - Business Management
University Of Winnipeg
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