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Gregory Vagasky

Burlington

Summary

I have a lifetime of passionate involvement in sports as an athlete, coach, convenor, committee chair, Executive member and in media relations. Emphasis for athletes was always on personal growth, skill development and transferable skill sets that related to life outside of sport while always working to represent the sporting organization in the highest standing. As an accomplished Sales Manager with twenty-five years of experience in the Automotive Industry, I am able to adapt and leverage skill sets that were developed in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment to transition into new field. I am process-driven with a track record of producing strong results while building relationships. Strong analytical skills allow for rapid problem solving and realize opportunities for growth and success. I am focused on utilizing these transferable skills to make a significant impact in any new role.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Age Group Head Coach

Oakville Soccer Club
09.2014 - 09.2023

Design and implement yearly training plan for a designated age group (32-48 athletes) within the Oakville Soccer Club's Advanced Development Program.

  • Utilizing Sports Session Planning software tool, create 50+ practice sessions annually
  • Organize, lead, teach/demonstrate 100-120 practice sessions annually
  • Coach 50+ competitive games annually
  • Provide Player Progress Reports for all athletes in the program annually

Dealer Sales Manager/Dealer Sales Representative

Ford of Canada
01.2010 - 08.2022

Company Representative responsible for Managing the Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Digital Connectivity, Market Share and Profitability results for the 15-50 Dealership Franchises located within a geographic Zone and/or Region. Daily communication with Dealerships via: in-person visits, WebEx/Zoom meetings, phone calls, and emails. Implemented process improvement through Dealership training, detailed analytical reporting and Coaching & Counseling.


  • Zone was #1 (out of 30 Zones) Nationally in Retail Vehicle Sales Volume CY2021 & YTD Aug. 2022; and in Top-5 Nationally for both Customer Sales Satisfaction & Digital Connectivity 2021 & 2022
  • Achieved growth in Vehicle Sales volume, improved Customer Satisfaction, improved Digital Connectivity, improved Dealership profitability, achieved market share above Regional average.

Vehicle Scheduling Analyst

Ford of Canada
09.2007 - 09.2009

Daily order fulfillment scheduling with the Company's Assembly Facilities across North America. Successfully scheduled the production of Retail, Commercial and Stock Vehicle Orders; approximately 1,000 units weekly.

  • Managed high volumes of scheduling requests, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact.
  • Implemented best practices in schedule management to minimize disruptions caused by unplanned absences or emergency situations.
  • Provided timely updates to stakeholders regarding schedule changes, potential risks, and mitigation strategies.

Sports Information Officer

Mohawk College
09.1990 - 05.1992

Liaison between the College's Varsity Athletic Department and the local media outlets.

Created content for print, radio, television, and internal websites.

  • Weekly publication of articles and photos in College's on-campus newspaper.
  • Weekly news release to The Hamilton Spectator newspaper.
  • Weekly radio spot on CHML radio Sunday morning amateur sports re-cap.
  • As required participated in Television broadcasts for both local cable outlet and College's internal broadcast network.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History & Religion

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON

Media Studies Training

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON

High School Diploma -

Assumption Catholic Secondary School
Burlington, ON

Skills

  • Training & Coaching
  • Team Leadership/Management
  • Communication
  • Marketing
  • Project Management/Scheduling
  • Planning
  • Process & Operations
  • Account Management/Sales & Parts
  • Budgets & Profit & Loss
  • Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint

Accomplishments

  • 2013 Oakville Soccer Club Rep Coach of the Year
  • 2014 Oakville Soccer Club Rep Coach of the Year
  • 2014 Ontario Cup Soccer Champions (Coach U16 Boys)

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Age Group Head Coach

Oakville Soccer Club
09.2014 - 09.2023

Dealer Sales Manager/Dealer Sales Representative

Ford of Canada
01.2010 - 08.2022

Vehicle Scheduling Analyst

Ford of Canada
09.2007 - 09.2009

Sports Information Officer

Mohawk College
09.1990 - 05.1992

Bachelor of Arts - History & Religion

Wilfrid Laurier University

Media Studies Training

Mohawk College

High School Diploma -

Assumption Catholic Secondary School
Gregory Vagasky