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Jody Sillence

2476 York Avenue, Vancouver,BC

Summary

Detail-oriented and industry-savvy professional with a demonstrated history of developing positive working relationships with clients. Bringing a strong work ethic and excellent people skills to any setting, with years of experience in the customer service industry.

Work History

Manager/Sales Manager

Juno-winning artist, Norman Foote
Vancouver, BC
  • Handled all administrative duties (emails, phone calls, ZOOM) and management tasks involved with client schedules and contractual agreements.
  • Raised funds by coordinating events.
  • Performed prospect research to identify and engage potential donors and partner organizations.
  • Investigated grant opportunities in line with organizational mission and objectives and coordinated preparation and submission of applications.
  • Resolved issues between talent and clients to maintain strong, professional relationships.
  • Acquired client bookings and tour schedule and attended conferences in Canada and the U.S.A.

Assistant to Oscar-winner, Hilary Swank

Disney/ABC
Vancouver, BC
  • Assisted with personal to-do list - in LA house, delivery of script, shipping boxes, ordering items, managing appointments, on-line research.
  • Managed personal assistant emails, calls, communicated with US clients and efficient problem solving.
  • Managed Hilary's company 'Mission Statement apparel' emails, attended Zoom meetings with COO regarding clothing/customers.

Published Author/Public Speaker

Self-employed
Vancouver, BC
  • Proofread and reviewed all print and electronic content to verify grammar, tone and creative quality.
  • Developed public speaking opportunities to promote my book and increase sales.

CEO - Bless Your Face Organic Skincare

Self-employed
Vancouver, BC
  • Trained my sales team to meet monthly sales quotas.
  • Developed, manufactured and distributed Bless Your Face skincare products.
  • Secured accounts at Whole Foods, Planet Organic, etc.

Advertising Sales Representative

Black Press Group
Vancouver, BC
  • Helped customers design and layout speculative ads.
  • Managed large accounts and upsold advertising to customers.
  • Optimized revenue levels by developing engaging promotional programs.

Sales and Marketing Manager

New Media
Vancouver, BC
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Established sales goals and strategies that contributed to increased growth in sales and profitability.
  • Represented large companies: Loreal, Fido, Axe body spray, Coke...

Education

Screenwriting & Creative Writing

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
2018

Counselling

Vancouver College
Vancouver, BC
2014

Sales And Marketing

MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB
2007

Film/Television & Radio Production

NAIT
Edmonton, AB
2004

Skills

  • Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organized and efficient
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Innovative problem-solving abilities
  • Strong core values and ethical principles
  • Rapport and relationship building
  • Exceptional sales skills
  • Public speaking

References

Tony Martin (previous owner of Petro Canada)

Email: arm1@shaw.ca

Ph: (250) 859 - 6698

Personal interests

Literary studies, writing, sales and marketing, travel and culture, music, personal development...

Timeline

Manager/Sales Manager

Juno-winning artist, Norman Foote

Assistant to Oscar-winner, Hilary Swank

Disney/ABC

Published Author/Public Speaker

Self-employed

CEO - Bless Your Face Organic Skincare

Self-employed

Advertising Sales Representative

Black Press Group

Sales and Marketing Manager

New Media

Screenwriting & Creative Writing

Vancouver Community College

Counselling

Vancouver College

Sales And Marketing

MacEwan University

Film/Television & Radio Production

NAIT
Jody Sillence