Jacob Marler
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 10 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
EJH Distribution
08.2020 - Current
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Manager
Buco Pizzeria & Vino Bar
12.2018 - Current
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Launched new products and services with thorough market research, leading to increased revenue growth.
MacEwan Ambassador
MacEwan University
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Promote services and events for the university
- Volunteer at different projects within the community (Hope mission, Boys and Girls club, etc.)
- Attend monthly meetings and workshops that develop leadership skills
- Lead tours for new students and guests of the university
- Volunteer a minimum of 40 hours a term.
- Established positive relationships with local business owners, leveraging those relationships to secure sponsorships.
- Represented organization at professional conferences, delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences.
- Developed and maintained extensive network of community contacts, resulting in increased visibility.
Owner
Perfect Pour Bartending
01.2022 - Current
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Run Major events across the city
- Has 30 employees to facilitate events
- Has staffing contracts with multiple venues in Alberta
Vice President
Canadian Blood Services at MacEwan University (Student Group)
01.2015 - 04.2021
- Managing and maintaining clubs financial accounts
- Organizing recruitment events for student volunteers and blood donors
- Planning and running weekly meetings.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Directed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and grow market share
Student Councillor (Elected)
Student Association of MacEwan University (SAMU)
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Advocate for student issues and concerns
- Attend monthly meetings
- Sit on multiple boards within the union.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB06.2021
Skills
- Work well under pressure; thrive in a challenging and fast paced environment
- Training and coaching
- Training Management
- Sales Promotion
- Budget Control
- Data Analysis
- Operations Management
- Sales Strategies
- Distribution Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Business Forecasting
- Supply Chain Management
- Team training and development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Client Relations
Websites
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- LeprechaunTiger Rugby Club
Quote
Know what you want and have the confidence to go after it
Timeline
Owner
Perfect Pour Bartending
01.2022 - Current
General Manager
EJH Distribution
08.2020 - Current
MacEwan Ambassador
MacEwan University
09.2019 - 06.2021
Manager
Buco Pizzeria & Vino Bar
12.2018 - Current
Student Councillor (Elected)
Student Association of MacEwan University (SAMU)
10.2015 - 09.2019
Vice President
Canadian Blood Services at MacEwan University (Student Group)
01.2015 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
MacEwan University
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