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Doreen Singh

Surrey,BC

Summary

A keen planner, strategist & implementer. Distinction of consistently achieving targets Proven track record in implementing cost saving measures to reduce costs. An effective communicator with strong analytical, problem solving &organizational abilities Possess a flexible & detail-oriented attitude.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Branch Manager

01.2022 - Current
  • Provided overall leadership and guidance to the branch team, fostered a positive work environment and promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration
  • Set performance goals and targets for the branch and its staff, regularly monitored progress, and provided feedback and coaching to ensure high performance
  • Recruited, trained, developed, and supervised branch staff, ensuring that they have the necessary skills, tools and resources to carry out their roles effectively
  • Oversee day-to-day branch operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and operational standards
  • Developed and implemented strategies to achieve branch sales and profitability targets, monitored financial performance, and took appropriate actions to address any deviations
  • Analyzed market trends, customer needs, and competition to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
  • Managed inventory, supplies, and resources to meet customer demands and optimize operational efficiency
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, safety guidelines, and legal obligations
  • Fostered a customer-centric culture within the branch, emphasizing the delivery of exceptional service and built strong customer relationships
  • Resolved customer inquiries, complaints, and escalations in a timely and satisfactory manner, demonstrating empathy and professionalism
  • Actively engaged with customers to understand their needs, provide appropriate product or service recommendations, and promote customer loyalty
  • Worked closely with outside sales to develop and execute sales strategies and initiatives to increase revenue and expand the branch's customer base
  • Monitored sales performance, analyzed sales data, and implemented measures to enhance sales effectiveness
  • Identify business development opportunities, establish partnerships, and explore new markets or customer segments to drive growth
  • Prepared regular reports on branch performance, including sales, expenses, customer feedback, and operational metrics, and present them to senior management
  • Collaborated with other branch managers and upper management to ensure effective communication, coordination, and alignment of goals and objectives
  • Stayed updated on industry trends, market conditions, and best practices

Assistant Branch Manager

ProSource Supply
06.2018 - 01.2022
  • Monitored product inventory levels along with sell through trends
  • Motivated and developed staff to achieve daily sales objectives and meet monthly sales goals
  • Analyzed sales reports and adjusted stock levels based on product performance
  • Trained new hires by giving a full walk through of the store operations and letting them shadow senior staff
  • Followed up on bids and determine the strategy necessary to close the sale
  • Became customers trusted advisor by going above and beyond expectations
  • Worked with Outside Sales Rep to open accounts and fulfill orders
  • Created purchase orders and followed up on eta and delivery to client once order has been received
  • Arranged multiple training seminars for customers who are new to the profession
  • Monitoring budgets and ensuring sales targets are met, motivating staff to achieve objectives while working closely with the Branch Manager and BDO to come up with strategies to boost sales
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Customer Service Representative

Medigas- Praxair Canada Inc
03.2017 - 05.2018
  • Welcome patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or over telephone; answering or referring inquiries
  • Keep patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient's arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding provider of service delays
  • Ensure availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records
  • Maintain patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information
  • Obtain revenue by recording and updating financial information; recording and collecting patient charges; controlling credit extended to patients; filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims
  • Maintain business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
  • Sending out equipment's for repair under warranty or servicing and providing loaner units to clients
  • Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.

Purchasing Agent

Best Plumbing & Lighting
01.2014 - 08.2016
  • Generated purchase orders and analyzed products usage based on 6-month period
  • Verified the receipts of the items received and resolved any errors in the shipment
  • Discussed and resolved problems regarding delayed delivery dates
  • Returned damaged or incorrect items to vendors and followed up on credits
  • Responded to employee requests, inquiries and problems on eta on products
  • Prepared tabulated and analyzed bids to determine lowest and best bidders and saved the company thousands of dollars
  • Negotiated price, standardized items to get volume discounts and made delivery arrangements
  • Established good working relationships with vendors through personal and telephone contact
  • Ordered over 5 million dollars’ worth of Plumbing & Lighting products annually
  • Maintained adequate stock levels.

Inside Sales Best Plumbing & Lighting

April 2012 - January 2014

  • Sold approximately $60 000 - $90 000 of plumbing & lighting products monthly
  • Managed and recorded all leads from outbound telephone marketing
  • Set up new accounts, established customer credit, and set up payment methods
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability
  • Wrote sales contracts for orders obtained and submitted orders for processing
  • Exceeded targeted sales goals by 10 000- 20 000 monthly
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner
  • Contacted customer to follow up on purchases, suggest new merchandise and inform them about promotions and upcoming events
  • Participated in physical inventory counts every time period
  • Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.

Travel Agent

Multiculture Travel
07.2011 - 04.2012
  • Responded to all customer inquiries thoroughly and professionally
  • Processed cash and credit payments rapidly and accurately
  • Documented all customer inquiries and comments thoroughly and quickly
  • Issued Airline tickets on a daily basis
  • Provided quotes in a timely manner and followed up on them later
  • Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store

Education

Purchasing

BCIT – British Columbia Institute of Technology
2018

Diploma - Business Accounting

NAIT – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
2011

Diploma in Business Accounting

FIT – Fiji Institute of Technology
2007

Skills

  • MS Office, Oracle, Lotus Notes, Windward, NetSuite
  • Well versed with Microsoft office
  • People-oriented
  • Detail-oriented
  • Dedicated team player

Timeline

Branch Manager

01.2022 - Current

Assistant Branch Manager

ProSource Supply
06.2018 - 01.2022

Customer Service Representative

Medigas- Praxair Canada Inc
03.2017 - 05.2018

Purchasing Agent

Best Plumbing & Lighting
01.2014 - 08.2016

Travel Agent

Multiculture Travel
07.2011 - 04.2012

Purchasing

BCIT – British Columbia Institute of Technology

Diploma - Business Accounting

NAIT – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Diploma in Business Accounting

FIT – Fiji Institute of Technology
Doreen Singh