CLAY WYGHT
Grande Prairie,AB
Summary
Greetings! I am deeply enthusiastic about fostering community engagement and collaboration. I am committed to driving community and business development through streamlined processes, innovative marketing strategies, and a dedication to inclusion. Drawing from my diverse professional experiences, I bring a distinctive perspective to business. I take pride in contributing to the success of local businesses as our community thrives and expands.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Recruitment Specialist
Northwestern Polytechnic
11.2023 - Current
- Promptly corresponded with prospective students and coordinated and conducted meetings.
- Managed multiple requisitions simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Coordinated campus tours showcasing facilities, faculty, and resources to potential enrollees.
- Attended both Trade and Education Shows to draw interest in attending NWP
- Traveled throughout Alberta & BC to present at schools to speak with prospective students and present information on NWP
Labour Market Coordinator
Lifemark Vocational Services
03.2023 - Current
- Boosted brand awareness with target customer demographics with social, print, and email campaigns.
- Planned and executed internal and external marketing events.
- Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail.
- Worked with multiple local businesses to improve retention and recruitment efforts.
- Created engaging brochures and flyers to use for promotional materials and distribution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish successful execution of projects and campaigns.
- Managed relationships with external vendors and contractors to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and successful project delivery.
- Researched, monitored and analyzed market trends, customer insights and competitors to avail of resources and exercise strategic decisions.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of events that took place.
Sales Assosiate
Rogers Communications, Prairie
02.2018 - 03.2023
- Reached and exceeded given sales goals.
- Active member of both the 2SLGBTQ+ employee resource group Spectrum, and the Indigenous Peoples network
- Lead an area wide learning on unconscious bias and the importance of multiple Leadership techniques for different generations
- Spoken in several nation wide Safe Talks about minority issues and personal experiences.
- Acting MOD when Store manager was off.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue
Security System Installation Technician
Vivint Canada
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service
- Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
- Maintained high level of safety when using hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing and drilling of various types of installations.
Education
BaSc - Drama and Psychology
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB05.2019
Exchange Program - Theatre Arts & Sociology
University of Essex
Colchester, Essex, UK06.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Teamwork
- Quality Control
- Problem-Solving
- Meeting Deadlines
- Working in a fast-paced environment
- Workflow Processes
- Business Operations
- Email Blasts
- Market Research
Accomplishments
- Was awarded the Ted Rogers award for exemplary work in the community
- Great Communication and report building skills
- Have been Recognized within the company as an ambassador for 2sLGQBTQ+ and Indigenous Peoples
- Planned and Executed several successful Job Fairs
Affiliations
- Canadian Association of College and University Student Services
Timeline
Student Recruitment Specialist
Northwestern Polytechnic
11.2023 - Current
Labour Market Coordinator
Lifemark Vocational Services
03.2023 - Current
Sales Assosiate
Rogers Communications, Prairie
02.2018 - 03.2023
Security System Installation Technician
Vivint Canada
05.2017 - 01.2018
BaSc - Drama and Psychology
University of Lethbridge
Exchange Program - Theatre Arts & Sociology
University of Essex
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