Larry Hutchings
Devon,AB
Summary
Knowledgeable with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Relationship-building with new and returning customers and suppliers. All ways eager to learn and try new things
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Retail Store Manager
Total Equine Supplies
Sherwood Park , Alberta
08.2019 - Current
- Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
Sales Manager
Cowtown/Welsh's
Edmonton , Alberta
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Participated in negotiations with vendors regarding product purchases or contracts.
- Implemented process changes to streamline sales department workflow.
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Developed pricing strategies that would maximize profits while still remaining competitive in the market.
Retail Worker/Veterinary Assistant
Canadian Farrier Supplies/Archibald Equine Vet
Devon , Alberta
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions, resolving problems and addressing complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions using POS software systems.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the store including setting up displays, cleaning shelves and counting money.
- Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accuracy of inventory records.
- Calculated pricing, applied discounts, and collected payments to process transactions.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker
Westlock Pluming and Heating
Westlock , Alberta
- Fabricated sheet metal products according to customer specifications and drawings.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine duct placement.
- Provided customers with information about new technologies available for their heating and cooling system upgrades.
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, duct systems.
- Diagnosed and identified faulty components in malfunctioning HVAC systems
Parts Counter Person
Deerline
Athabasca , Alberta
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions including sales receipts, credit card charges and cash payments.
- Verified stock to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Answered incoming phone calls from customers seeking assistance or information about products or services offered.
Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker
Enerpro
Athabasca , Alberta
- Replaced worn out parts of HVAC systems with new components according to manufacturer instructions.
- Installed new HVAC systems in residential and commercial
- Performed preventative maintenance on HVAC-R systems, such as cleaning, adjusting, and replacing parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edwin Parr Composite Community School
Athabasca, AB01-2000
Sheet Metal and Metal Fabrication Foundation
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, ABSkills
- Business Management
- Business marketing
- Sales management
- Customer Retention
- Inventory Tracking and Management
Affiliations
I come from a country background Horse,Cows ,Rodeo, Chuckwagons
Timeline
Owner/Retail Store Manager
Total Equine Supplies
08.2019 - Current
Sales Manager
Cowtown/Welsh's
06.2017 - 07.2019
Retail Worker/Veterinary Assistant
Canadian Farrier Supplies/Archibald Equine Vet
Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker
Westlock Pluming and Heating
Parts Counter Person
Deerline
Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker
Enerpro
High School Diploma -
Edwin Parr Composite Community School
Sheet Metal and Metal Fabrication Foundation
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
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