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Elio Brandelli

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Results-oriented business leader with more than 20 years of experience in day-to-day business operations management. Effective liaison to key clients, accounts and stakeholders. Offering ability to leverage trends across industries and markets to derive solutions and approaches focused on creating value for customers and profitability for company. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes for efficiency and productivity. Inspiring leader with a proven ability to drive employee engagement and satisfaction.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Pro

Apple Canada
02.2023 - Current

- Partner closely with store leadership, Apple Retail, and peers within the region to identify emerging technology and consumer trends. To share how the team can use those insights to develop new sales opportunities.

- Maintain technology industry knowledge and macro-movements within verticals to anticipate how technology can be utilized.
- Lead and assist with briefings, provide recommendations for deployment and set up, and bring in internal departments support.

- Mentors others on product knowledge and purchasing options, including financing and carrier contracts and share practices on ownership and customer loyalty within different areas of the store.

Retail Systems Quality Assurance Tester (UAT)

Apple Canada
05.2023 - 06.2023

- Was responsible for testing scripts on Apple Retail Software.

- Developed bug reports to make sure developers have proper information.

- Provided support to developers when progress was blocked or id scripts were unclear.

- Worked with developers to explain issues faced during test periods and to come up with solutions.

- Provided feedback and coaching to other testers to ensure it was done correctly

Technology & Merchandising Pro

Apple Canada
08.2022 - 02.2023

- Managed deployment of merchandising strategy, ensuring store environment meets Apple’s exceptionally high standards.

- Partnered daily with leadership to ensure understanding of merchandising and technology principles and translated these practices to business results.

- Oversaw deployment and maintenance of all in-store use (ISU) devices, including 150+ iOS devices, 20+ Macs, and an array of wired and wireless networking.

Training Store Lead

Apple Canada
02.2022 - 08.2022

Directed and coordinated training for new hires to impart information about company policies, values, and customer service excellence.

Specialist

Apple Canada
10.2019 - 02.2022

Highly skilled at uncovering customer needs, then following through with enlightening solutions and getting the right products into customers' hands. Proud to be part of a team that delivers a industry leading customer experience like no other.

Corporate Sales / Operations Manager

Bell Mobility Dealer
02.2016 - 08.2019

- Established and administered a sales and fulfillment team responsible for 4000+ Bell Mobility subscribers (over 90 medium / enterprise corporate clients).

- Introduced new and existing clients to new industry leading edge solutions, the Internet of Things (IoT) & Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technologies to help streamline day to day operations, while maximizing their Return on Investment.

- Promoted positive customer experience through day-to-day supervision and management of Business to Business facility.

Director Community Relations

Part Of The Family Pet Memorial Centre
02.2014 - 02.2016

The First Full Service Pet Funeral home in Alberta, established to ease the pain of saying goodbye to your very special Part of the Family.

Customer Experience Manager / Senior Consultant

Bell Mobility Dealer
03.2013 - 02.2016

Strategic consulting, business plans & sales strategy development for the opening of new retail locations in Edmonton and surrounding communities.

SWAS Mobility Manager

Best Buy Canada
02.2005 - 03.2013

Involved with the launch of the Store within a Store concept, in all four Edmonton Stores.

Manager

Delta Sportscards
01.1992 - 02.2005

Successfully planned, designed and operated a Sports Memorabilia Retail store of over 3800 sq ft. Served as a vendor at the Renowned National Sports Collectors Convention for 6 years.

Accountant

Shell Canada Limited
04.1984 - 01.1992

- Oil / Gas Production Accounting
- Corporate Reporting / Financial Analyst Accounting
- Resources/Budget Analyst Accounting

- Reported results of $32 million in Shell Investments Limited directly to Corporate Controller
- Completed courses towards Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Accreditation

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Major

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
04.1984

Skills

  • Results-oriented
  • Business operations
  • Staff management
  • New product introductions strategies
  • Process optimization
  • Team Building/Leadership

Additional Information

Community Service / Volunteering

- Supervisor of Access Control 1988 Olympics

- Office Assistant for Civic Event - Century Calgary

Timeline

Retail Systems Quality Assurance Tester (UAT)

Apple Canada
05.2023 - 06.2023

Pro

Apple Canada
02.2023 - Current

Technology & Merchandising Pro

Apple Canada
08.2022 - 02.2023

Training Store Lead

Apple Canada
02.2022 - 08.2022

Specialist

Apple Canada
10.2019 - 02.2022

Corporate Sales / Operations Manager

Bell Mobility Dealer
02.2016 - 08.2019

Director Community Relations

Part Of The Family Pet Memorial Centre
02.2014 - 02.2016

Customer Experience Manager / Senior Consultant

Bell Mobility Dealer
03.2013 - 02.2016

SWAS Mobility Manager

Best Buy Canada
02.2005 - 03.2013

Manager

Delta Sportscards
01.1992 - 02.2005

Accountant

Shell Canada Limited
04.1984 - 01.1992

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting Major

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Elio Brandelli