KIERAN WHITTON-BOOTH
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Versatile professional with a diverse background spanning sales management, technical production, and digital marketing. Proven track record in leading teams to surpass financial targets, negotiating high-level contracts, and maintaining technical precision in fast-paced environments. Currently expanding expertise in golf industry management and equipment technology.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Sales Manager - Hardgoods
SportChek #317
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Led the department to consistently surpass annual budget expectations and earned multiple performance bonuses.
- Managed team delegation by identifying individual strengths and weaknesses to optimize store-wide efficiency.
- Earned two promotions within two years, transitioning from Part-Time Associate to Department Sales Manager.
- Resolved complex customer interactions to ensure high levels of brand satisfaction.
Business & Partnerships Manager
CG Social Marketing
03.2021 - Current
- Contract Negotiation: Strategically negotiated compensation packages and terms to align with company objectives and ensure mutual benefit.
- Deliverable Management: Defined project scopes and clear deliverables, ensuring all content projects remained on schedule.
- Rights Management: Secured usage rights agreements to protect intellectual property and manage content distribution across platforms.
- Brand Outreach: Executed targeted outreach to niche-specific brands to explore and secure partnership opportunities.
- Production Coordination: Managed on-location filming logistics, including talent securing and location scouting for high-impact video content.
CNC Operator & Apprentice Carpenter
IATSE 873
06.2019 - Current
- Contributed to a multiple Emmy award-winning set design and construction team for The Handmaid's Tale.
- Operated routing machinery using VCarve software and performed daily maintenance for machine accuracy.
- Collaborated with mentor carpenters on complex film set breakdowns and construction projects.
- Utilized power tools, air tools, and precision machinery (Mitre/Table saws) daily in a high-stakes environment.
Moving Team Leader
Royal Moving & Storage
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Delegated tasks to team members and managed general warehouse organization.
- Facilitated face-to-face customer interactions to ensure service satisfaction during high-stress relocations.
Education
Honours Diploma - Business Management Certificate
Iona Catholic Secondary School
Mississauga, ONSkills
- Employee management
- Customer service and support
- Event coordination
- Partnership development
- VCarve software proficiency
- Adobe Lightroom expertise
- Team leadership
- CNC operation
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Ongoing Education
Club Fitting & Building Seminar – PGA of Ontario
Foresight Sports PEAK - Level 1 Certified
Golf Course Management: Best Practices – University of Illinois (Online Program)
Independent Study: Continuous research into golf industry trends and equipment technology.
Timeline
Business & Partnerships Manager
CG Social Marketing
03.2021 - Current
CNC Operator & Apprentice Carpenter
IATSE 873
06.2019 - Current
Department Sales Manager - Hardgoods
SportChek #317
05.2017 - 07.2019
Moving Team Leader
Royal Moving & Storage
06.2014 - 12.2016
Honours Diploma - Business Management Certificate
Iona Catholic Secondary School