Merina Shearing
Dawson Creek,BC
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive experience in operations, team collaboration, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning. Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in implementing effective process improvements. Ambitious individual with proven track record as a successful business owner, establishing Non-Profit; highly prestigious community opportunities, managing operations, and driving proven success and results. Respected leader who is adept at cultivating relationships with community partners, employees, and motivating teams to work together to achieve successful business objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Relations Liaison
Dawson Creek Golf Course
05.2022 - Current
- Developed marketing campaigns and media relations.
- Coordinated and lead up to 10 staff and volunteers.
- Interacted with media to maximize exposure of the company.
- Assisted with development of promotional materials such as brochures, flyers and news letters.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders within community in order to increase visibility of the organization's mission.
- Participated actively in brainstorming sessions aimed at generating idea's for new initiatives or projects.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from the general public and membership regarding services provided by the Golf Course.
- Created content for social media platforms.
- Managed on-line presence by monitoring comments on forums and social media.
- Developed and created digital posts to promote the Golf Courses brand and events via media relations.
Owner/Operator
Stache Barber Shop Trim & Shaving Co.
11.2013 - Current
- Built from the ground up, this thriving and sought after business.
- Managed, created and directed day-to-day operations of the business including accounting, payroll, customer service, product development and staff management.
- Managed all aspects of business ownership and operational management, keeping business running smoothly.
- Managed a team up to 6 staff, for consistent, highly dependable operations.
- Hired and mentored multiple staff over the years, five of which who then excelled to successfully build their own businesses.
- Organized and executed networking events with key industry professionals to foster relationships and expand clientele.
- ,Supervised daily operations of business, including staff recruitment, training and development.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling appointments and ordering supplies.
- Developed and implemented effective marketing strategies to increase customer base.
- Created environment of open communication between staff that improved collaboration among my team.
Project Manager
Halloween Event: Terror In The Village
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Developed and created a non profit community event to enhance community culture and support a safe and fun experience.
- Developed incredible community partnerships with approximately 25 businesses.
- Trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required.
- Coordinated up to 50 volunteers with specific tasks and objectives.
- Successfully managed projects with tight deadlines and limited resources.
- Facilitated brainstorming sessions to generate new idea's for improving processes.
- Reviewed project proposals to determine feasibility.
- Provided clear direction to internal teams, setting expectations and due dates for deliverables.
- Monitored performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
- Assigned duties and responsibilities to project personal.
Education
Dawson Creek, BC. -
Business Owner And Non-Profit Community Organizer
10 Years Equivalent Managerial Experience11.2013
Barber Stylist Certificate - Barbering
Malaspina Collage/University
Nanaimo, BC05.2004
High School Diploma -
South Peace Secondary School
Dawson Creek, BC06.1998
Skills
- Strong Leadership
- Networking
- Complex Problem Solving Abilities
- Strategic Planning
- Highly Motivating for Community Success and Growth
- Resilient
- Innovative and Passionate about Providing Services to Community
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Highly Organized
- Motivating and Encouraging
- Enthusiastic with strategic Initiatives
- Exceptional Communication Skills
- Collaboration and Compliance
- Creativity and Resilience
- Adaptability
- Change Management
- Coaching and Empowering
- Successfully Manage and Delegate Responsibilities
- Effective Delegation for Productivity
Accomplishments
- Liaison between membership and the board.
- Successfully grown engagement by 200% since I have been appointed in one short year.
- Created and developed a tournament that began in 2022. A tournament that will be, yearly implemented due to it's success. Delegated, lead, and successfully executed. The goal was too increase community participation which exceeded expectations.
- Ambassador for local and small businesses to participate in the event.
- Lead up to 8 Volunteers.
- Can respectfully share that the Golf Course has not experienced this level of excremental growth in many years.
May 2022 - Present
Ladies Club Captain for the Dawson Creek Golf Course
Additional Information
Awards
- Dawson Creek Entrepreneur of the year 2008
- Dawson Creek People's Choice Award 2017 'Best Barber'
- Dawson Creek People's Choice Award 2018 'Best Barber'
- Dawson Creek People's Choice Award 2019 'Best Barber'
Community Service
December 2013 - May 2020
- Volunteer Coordinator By Donation - Dawson Creek Hospital
November 2013 - November 2019
- Donation Community Leader - Prostate Cancer and Mental Health "Movember" Event, Dawson Creek, BC
February 2017
- Donation Event Coordinator for Pediatric Equipment - Heartathon, Dawson Creek, BC
October 2008 - October 2009
- Community Food Donation Coordinator - St. Marks Anglican Church, Dawson Creek, BC
References Upon Request
Timeline
Public Relations Liaison
Dawson Creek Golf Course
05.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator
Stache Barber Shop Trim & Shaving Co.
11.2013 - Current
Project Manager
Halloween Event: Terror In The Village
10.2008 - 10.2009
Dawson Creek, BC. -
Business Owner And Non-Profit Community Organizer
Barber Stylist Certificate - Barbering
Malaspina Collage/University
High School Diploma -
South Peace Secondary School
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