Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Qualificationhighlights
References
Work Preference
Timeline

Marc Penton

Calgary,AB

Summary

Results-oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management abilities, and problem-solving expertise seeking a full-time position. Motivated to contribute to a dynamic work environment and thrive in situations that require effective communication and critical thinking. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Confident in ability to make a positive impact and deliver results.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Territory Manager

ecolab-institutional division
01.2016 - 06.2023


  • Reduced equipment downtime by establishing proactive maintenance schedules and ensuring timely repairs.
  • Provide instruction and safety training, to Ecolab customers and staff, on the use of Ecolab systems and products, including specialized WHIMS/Global Harmonized Systems (GHS) training
  • Plan, schedule, and execute my monthly and quarterly territory required accounts, including making adjustments and changes around any urgent Extra Service Requests (ESR), within Thunder Bay and surrounding areas
  • Follow and submit daily and monthly service reports as per company policy.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product launches and timely delivery of services.
  • Increased client retention rate through exceptional customer service and prompt resolution of concerns.
  • Expanded territory sales by developing strong relationships with key clients and identifying new business opportunities.

Territory Representative

ecolab-food retail services (FRS) division
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Planned, scheduled, and executed monthly and quarterly territory required accounts, including making adjustments and changes around any urgent Extra Service Requests (ESR), within Calgary and surrounding areas, AB and BC
  • Continued to develop on-going strong working relationships with all Department and Store Managers throughout AB
  • Executed installation, troubleshooting, and repairing of all FRS systems, including dishwashers, soap dispensers, Exacta units, and Click and Clean dispensers, etc
  • Throughout Canada
  • Travelled monthly with overnight stay throughout the province of AB.

Executive Chef

marquee beer market and stage
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Recruited, scheduled, managed, and disciplined 10-15 kitchen staff
  • Created, executed, and trained staff on menu item updated and changes
  • Tracked, counted, and order food product according to monthly inventory and weekly sales
  • Organized, troubleshot, and executed food for special events
  • Corresponded daily with over five food product suppliers
  • Ensured a clean, safe kitchen; including proper maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting of kitchen equipment.

First Cook

Bar-C Restaurant (Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts)
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Properly prepare food for stations, appropriate for peak revenue times
  • Prepare main courses and sides according to peak volume
  • Complete all cleaning tasks at each station on a daily basis
  • Run weekend brunch service including opening and preparing kitchen duties
  • Assist in proper ordering of kitchen product.

Sous Chef

OPEN RANGE, BIG FISH, DINER DELUXE RESTAURANTS
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Contributed to the creation of daily specials
  • Prepared and cooked menu items with a team of four cooks
  • Trained new hires on daily cooking and cleaning procedures
  • Assisted in the organization of the kitchen; including, proper food storage and maintenance.

Senior Sous Chef

MOXIE’S GRILL AND BAR
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Completed weekly inventory count and troubleshot all inventory discrepancies
  • Placed, received, and reconciled all food related purchase orders on a weekly basis
  • Created weekly work schedules for over 40 employees.

Education

Professional Cooking Program -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Polytechnic, Calgary, AB
01.2008

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Alberta, Faculty of Augustana, Camrose, AB
01.2005

Skills

  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Goals and performance
  • Account Servicing
  • Product Demonstrations
  • Territory Management
  • Territory expansion
  • Time Management
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • 2017, Certified Pool/Spa Operator, National Swimming Pool Foundation, St. Paul, MN
  • 2016, Certified Professional - Food Safety, National Environmental Health Association, Greensborough, NC

Qualificationhighlights

  • 7+ years of sales experience in a foodservice/restaurant and hospitality environment
  • Exceptional analytical, planning, and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to competitively deliver on customer service and sales as both Territory Representative for Ecolab Food Retail Services (FRS) and Institutional Divisions
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong team player with an independent disciplined work style

References

Available Upon Request

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsCompany Culture

Timeline

Territory Manager - ecolab-institutional division
01.2016 - 06.2023
Territory Representative - ecolab-food retail services (FRS) division
01.2015 - 01.2016
Executive Chef - marquee beer market and stage
01.2013 - 01.2014
First Cook - Bar-C Restaurant (Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts)
01.2012 - 01.2013
Sous Chef - OPEN RANGE, BIG FISH, DINER DELUXE RESTAURANTS
01.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Sous Chef - MOXIE’S GRILL AND BAR
01.2009 - 01.2010
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Polytechnic - Professional Cooking Program,
University of Alberta, Faculty of Augustana - Bachelor of Arts,
  • 2017, Certified Pool/Spa Operator, National Swimming Pool Foundation, St. Paul, MN
  • 2016, Certified Professional - Food Safety, National Environmental Health Association, Greensborough, NC
Marc Penton