CONRAD R. BIRD BBA
Prince Albert,SK
Summary
Strong background in budget creation, implementation, and maintenance.
Governance policy development, Project management, and Negotiations. Financial management, and strong negotiation skills with all levels of Government and businesses
Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Results-driven and leading strategic initiatives and major projects from start to finish.
Skilled manager of cross-departmental activities with adaptive communication of organizational objectives.
Skilled in strategic planning, negotiations, and communication.
Excellent understanding of First Nation funding principles and practices.
Skilled in proposal writing and finding money for areas that are not funded through Indigenous service.
Proven track record of success leading a First Nation out of a multi-million deficit
Seasoned Sales Representative with exceptional success in business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales within multiple industries. Proven track record in exceeding sales goals, growing business and expanding territories. Accomplished in overseeing day-to-day business operations and fostering relationships with customers and clients for sustained business growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance/ Chief's Assistant
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation
03.2023 - Current
- Repositioned financial statements to make them more readable,understandable, and presentable
- Helped with ongoing and new capital projects by finding money and allocating resources to complete the projects.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist the Chief and Council in making informed decisions.
- Managed day-to-day operations and financial decisions,
- Streamlined financial statements by implementing and optimizing data management into one spreadsheet format.
- Improved internal controls and risk management strategies to safeguard the Band assets from potential litigation. Informing creditors how to do business with First Nations.
MLCN Band Manager – Director of Operation and CFO
Montreal Lake Cree Nation
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Wrote Debt reduction Plan to achieve positive cash flows – Completed.
- Oversaw day-to-day operation of First Nation
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term goals and objectives.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- budget development and implementation
MLCN Economic Development Coordinator
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Creating on reserve work experience projects
Aerus Eluctrolux Franchise Owner – Regina
01.2015 - 01.2018
Aerus Electrolux D2D and B2B Salesman – Saskatoon
03.2010 - 01.2015
PAGC Athabasca Housing Authority Program Co Originator (Contractor)
01.2009 - 06.2009
MLCN South Beach Homes Acting Director – Business Manager
03.2008 - 12.2008
- Found money to complete 20 Red earth Homes and 56 MLCN Homes
MLCN Housing Authority – Assistant to Director
- 01.2007
LRR Gas Bar – Store Manager Christopher Lake ,SK
01.2002 - 01.2003
Riverside Dodge – Car Salesman Prince Albert
01.2000 - 01.2002
Moncos Convenience Store Sole Proprietor ML
01.1994 - 01.2000
MLCN Band Councillor
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Portfolios – Ec Dev – Acting Director MLCN Enterprises and Band Store , Resource and Environment and Justice
Waskesui River Developments – Store Manager
01.1993 - 01.1994
Aerus Electrolux – Sales Consultant
Aerus Electrolux
- Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
- Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
- Evaluated customer purchase requirements and recommended best-fit company offerings.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
Mann Motors – Car Salesman Prince Albert
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty, and optional products.
- Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
- Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price, and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
- Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
Moncos Holdings Inc. President subsidiary Restaurant and Gas Bar
01.1998
Healy Ford – Car salesman Edmonton AB
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty, and optional products.
- Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
- Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price, and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
- Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
- Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
- Developed successful sales strategies to maximize customer satisfaction and profit.
- Responded to customer enquiries via telephone and email.
Arlene's Confectionary – Consultant
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
Education
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Operations Management
- Financial Management
- Business Administration
- Project Management
- Audit Coordination
- Risk Mitigation
- Budget Planning
- Strategy Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Government Relations
- Negotiation
- Verbal and written communication
- Financial Reporting
- Analytical Skills
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Accounts Payable/Receivable, account reconciliations
- Business owner did all Payables /Receivables, data organization classified, recorded and summarized numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records.
- Data Verification
- Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding
- Tax Returns
- Prepared annual individual tax returns
- Microsoft, Internet, AccPac Sage 300
- Worked with Sage 300 for 2 1⁄2 years
- Cohort MBA - Courses completed - Fundamental in Account and Finance, Leadership
References
Frank Roberts, (306) 940-2382, (306) 940-2382, Montreal Lake
Rodney Sasakamoose, (639)-533-1206, (639)-533-1206, Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation
Chief Larry Ahenakew, (306) 380-9120, (306) 380-9120, Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation
Languages
English
Full Professional
playing guitar
I like playing guitar and singing, i play a bit of keyboard, drums, bass and lead guitar
Timeline
Director of Finance/ Chief's Assistant
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation
03.2023 - Current
MLCN Band Manager – Director of Operation and CFO
Montreal Lake Cree Nation
01.2019 - 01.2023
MLCN Economic Development Coordinator
04.2018 - 12.2018
Aerus Eluctrolux Franchise Owner – Regina
01.2015 - 01.2018
Aerus Electrolux D2D and B2B Salesman – Saskatoon
03.2010 - 01.2015
PAGC Athabasca Housing Authority Program Co Originator (Contractor)
01.2009 - 06.2009
MLCN South Beach Homes Acting Director – Business Manager
03.2008 - 12.2008
LRR Gas Bar – Store Manager Christopher Lake ,SK
01.2002 - 01.2003
Riverside Dodge – Car Salesman Prince Albert
01.2000 - 01.2002
Moncos Holdings Inc. President subsidiary Restaurant and Gas Bar
01.1998
MLCN Band Councillor
01.1996 - 01.1999
Moncos Convenience Store Sole Proprietor ML
01.1994 - 01.2000
Waskesui River Developments – Store Manager
01.1993 - 01.1994
MLCN Housing Authority – Assistant to Director
- 01.2007
Aerus Electrolux – Sales Consultant
Aerus Electrolux
Mann Motors – Car Salesman Prince Albert
Healy Ford – Car salesman Edmonton AB
Arlene's Confectionary – Consultant
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