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Geoff De Linares

Waterloo

Summary

Experienced Dog Trainer at PetSmart exceeding sales targets by 21%. Cultivate strong relationships and utilize persuasive techniques to generate over $1,000 in weekly sales through customized customer solutions. Developed administrative skills and a goal-oriented approach to client engagement and driving business growth during previous experience as a Finance Intern.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Trainer

PetSmart
03.2024 - Current
  • Consistently achieved weekly sales of $1,000+ within just six months of joining by promoting and selling
  • Leveraged strong communication and negotiation skills to identify customer needs, provide tailored recommendations, and close sales
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships, leading to repeat business and customer referrals
  • Surpassed sales targets by 21% and played a key role in boosting team revenue

Finance Intern

Desert Hope
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Completed and filed paperwork involved with finance process
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases for reliable reference.
  • Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.
  • Handled administrative tasks for department by answering phones and inputting data

Volunteer

Gilgal Hostel
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Education

Diploma - Finance

Conestoga College
12.2024

Degree - Accounting

St Xavier University
Jaipur, Rajasthan
09.2022

Skills

  • Goal oriented
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Creative problem solving
  • Financial analysis
  • Relationship building
  • Cold calling
  • Persuasion techniques

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
French
Elementary

Timeline

Dog Trainer

PetSmart
03.2024 - Current

Finance Intern

Desert Hope
09.2022 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Gilgal Hostel
03.2021 - 03.2022

Diploma - Finance

Conestoga College

Degree - Accounting

St Xavier University
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