Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Projects And Fieldwork
Timeline
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Meet Golwala

Brandon,Canada

Summary

Passionate agriculture professional with over six years of academic training and one year of practical experience in the agriculture industry, alongside four years in management. Holds a Bachelor of Agriculture and an Integrated Resource Management Diploma, specializing in agribusiness, crop input sales, and grain marketing. Proven leadership in team management, sales growth, and customer service. Prepared to travel or relocate as needed, with a valid Class 5 driver's license and in the process of applying for citizenship.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Back of House Lead

Mark's Work Wearhouse
08.2020 - Current
  • Optimized inventory flow and stock availability, ensuring high-demand products were always in stock, reducing lost revenue opportunities
  • Analyzed sales trends and reports to support strategic restocking and merchandising decisions, boosting overall store performance
  • Trained and collaborated with sales teams, improving product knowledge and driving customer engagement, increasing sales conversions

Manager

Fresh Burrito
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Directed daily operations, ensuring high standards of customer service and product quality.
  • Optimized inventory processes using FIFO methodology, reducing costs by 3% in alignment with franchise benchmarks.
  • Managed workforce scheduling and payroll via ADP, maintaining labor costs below 22%.
  • Implemented waste reduction strategies, achieving a food loss rate of less than 1%.

Supervisor

RONA Home Center
09.2020 - 01.2024
  • Led a team to drive sales, exceeding monthly revenue targets through strategic upselling and customer engagement
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with contractors and repeat customers, boosting retention and increasing sales volume
  • Trained staff on product knowledge and sales techniques, improving overall department performance and customer satisfaction
  • Managed merchandising and inventory, optimizing product visibility and maximizing sales opportunities

Soil Technician

Khedut Agro Centre
12.2017 - 07.2018
  • Tested and analyzed soil samples for pH and nutrients, providing detailed health reports for farmers
  • Advised farmers on fertilizer applications, enhancing crop yields, reducing pests, and improving productivity
  • Implemented soil testing protocols, leading to measurable improvements in soil health and sustainable farming practices

Education

Integrated Resource Management -

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Prince Albert, SK
04.2020

Bachelor of Agriculture - undefined

Navsari Agricultural University
07.2017

Skills

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Sales Strategy & Planning
  • Product Knowledge & Promotion
  • Sales Performance Analysis
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • Agronomy & Plant Pathology
  • Soil Fertility & Nutrient Analysis
  • Pest & Weed Management
  • GIS Mapping & ArcGIS Proficiency
  • Data Analysis & Technical Reporting
  • Inventory & Resource Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Certification

  • OHS Standard First Aid, CPR-C, and AED, 2024
  • Certified Crop Advisor (CCA), Pending Application
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), 2020
  • Forklift Operator Certificate, 2021
  • I-100 Introduction to Incident Command System, 2019
  • OW-201-CIFFC Crew Member (S-131), 2019
  • Snowmobile Operation Certificate, 2020

Projects And Fieldwork

  • Winter Camp Participant, Completed snowmobile training for fisheries research, setting nets under the ice and analyzing biological fish samples., Conducted water quality testing, assessing dissolved oxygen levels critical for fish health., Practiced winter survival skills, building and sleeping in outdoor shelters in sub-zero temperatures.
  • Summer Camp Participant, Gained hands-on experience in wildlife and fire management, conducting ecological surveys using ATVs and boats., Developed environmental assessment reports, focusing on sustainable resource management.
  • Project Intern – Rice Trials for Water Efficiency & Nutrient Management, Assisted PhD researchers in optimizing water use and nutrient management in rice farming., Designed and conducted field trials, evaluating the impact of different watering practices and fertilizer use., Collected and analyzed soil and plant data, improving sustainable farming techniques.

Timeline

Manager

Fresh Burrito
07.2023 - 06.2024

Supervisor

RONA Home Center
09.2020 - 01.2024

Back of House Lead

Mark's Work Wearhouse
08.2020 - Current

Soil Technician

Khedut Agro Centre
12.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Agriculture - undefined

Navsari Agricultural University

Integrated Resource Management -

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Meet Golwala