Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Daniel Charbonneau

Connaught

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Gord's Rentals, adept in driving operational excellence and fostering team growth. Leveraged bilingual abilities and leadership skills to boost sales, enhance customer loyalty, and streamline operations. Achieved significant efficiency improvements and cost reductions, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and interpersonal communication prowess.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Gord's Rentals
07.1999 - 12.2024
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Reduced time to market for new products by optimizing development processes and enhancing cross-functional team collaboration.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
  • Pioneered corporate social responsibility program, building community engagement and enhancing brand reputation.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.

Various Positions

Gord's Rentals
06.1986 - 07.1999
  • Equipment delivery driver
  • Inside & outside sales
  • Service dept. assistant
  • Customer service representative
  • Purchasing & Special projects
  • Fleet & maintenance manager

Education

High School Diploma -

Ecole Secondaire Theriault
Timmins, ON

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • General computer abilities, Texada, MS office
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Bilingual
  • Time management
  • Effective leader
  • Customer relations
  • Training and development
  • Staff management
  • Inventory control
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Administrative skills
  • Deadline oriented
  • Vendor relationships
  • Purchasing
  • Troubleshooting expertise

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Accomplishments

Recipient of Canadian and American rental association President's image award for improving the image of the equipment rental industry.

Timmins Chamber of commerce board of directors member for 6 years.

Volunteer minor hockey and baseball coach for 20+ years.

Certification

  • Forklift Certification
  • Ontario class G Driver's License
  • Equipment operation experienced.
  • WHMIS
  • Supervisor Health & Safety


Interests

  • Volunteer Work (coaching youth sports)
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Embracing outdoor adventures such as yard work, ATVing, fishing
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Participating in local clean-up initiatives
  • Auto Repair/Restoration
  • DIY and Home Improvement

Timeline

General Manager

Gord's Rentals
07.1999 - 12.2024

Various Positions

Gord's Rentals
06.1986 - 07.1999

High School Diploma -

Ecole Secondaire Theriault
Daniel Charbonneau