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Ken Rae

Nelson

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with extensive experience at Southern Music Ltd., excelling in customer relations and service quality. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline operations. Strong interpersonal communication skills combined with a commitment to maintaining a positive company image, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all clients.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

Nelson Home Building Center
12.2007 - 02.2023

This job was part time and depending on my other job 1 day a week to 3 or 4 days a week. Most important part of the job was to greet and serve the customers that came in the door and help with their shopping experience. In addition was stocking shelves and taking orders at the contract desk.




Transit Driver

Arrow Slocan Lakes Community Service
02.2008 - 09.2021
  • Started as part time and became full time in about 4 years then part time again for the last 2 years as I approached retirement.
  • Promoted a positive company image through professional appearance, maintaining both the vehicle''s cleanliness and personal grooming standards.
  • Supported smooth operations between shifts by effectively communicating relevant information to relief drivers during shift changes.
  • Contributed to a clean environment within the bus by regularly inspecting the vehicle interior and addressing any sanitation concerns.
  • Ensured a safe travel experience for all passengers by strictly adhering to traffic laws while navigating various weather conditions.
  • Aided in emergency situations by remaining calm under pressure, following established protocols, and coordinating with first responders as needed.

Branch Manager

Southern Music Ltd.
09.1976 - 10.2007
  • Started in Calgary in the service and repair shop then accepted a post as sales & service tech in Cranbrook before taking the managers post in Nelson in 1979
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
  • Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
  • In the later years from 1995 to 2007 the Industry changed and ATM sales became the focus of the company along with the promotion of pool leagues in this area in conjunction with the head office in Calgary.

Education

No Degree - Electronics

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
04-1976

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer relations
  • Customer relationship building
  • Interpersonal communication skills

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

In 2010 there was a terrible earthquake in Haiti and the following year I joined a mission trip to help rebuild a site that was heavily damaged From that experience I wanted to see more It was limited to Haiti for awhile until I met my wife She came from the Philippines, and after my first trip to meet her children and grand children it has become my new home, It allows for year round bike riding and visiting new and interesting sites near by I learned scuba diving and enjoyed the beach time

Timeline

Transit Driver

Arrow Slocan Lakes Community Service
02.2008 - 09.2021

Sales Representative

Nelson Home Building Center
12.2007 - 02.2023

Branch Manager

Southern Music Ltd.
09.1976 - 10.2007

No Degree - Electronics

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Ken Rae