Michelle Fehr
Vanderhoof,BC
Summary
Collaborative leader with a mind for history. Sound understanding of local business complexities and challenges. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Local stakeholders include the District of Vanderhoof, Saikuz 1st Nations, Chamber of Commerce, CNC and Community Futures among others.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Partner
Timbuk2 Antiques and Collectables
2023.07 - Current
- Curate and research historical items for resale.
- Offer reliable insight and information about our historic location including, Vanderhoof and the surrounding area.
- Act as liaison with partners in the antique/historical network.
- Work with 1st Nations to identify and qualify artifacts related to ownership and to learn about their use, value and histories.
- Fulfill requests for information in regard to collections owned by both individuals and museums (this may involve acquisition as well)
- All budgeting and financial aspects including accounting
- Utilize computer generated reporting, inventory and POS systems
Owner/Shareholder
Rainbow City Trading Corp (DBA Dollar Central)
2013.04 - 2022.08
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Recruited, hired, and trained personnel, working to establish long-term, knowledgeable employees.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Implemented inventory management systems gaining much needed insight of product flow. This offered insight into concerns of theft and information on stale and new item turns.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating operational and sales reports.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Network with other industry specific business owners and suppliers to garner information in regard to industry fluctuations, concerns or for problem solving.
- Create and maintain marketing strategy.
- Work with local authorities related to sensitive issues effecting business.
- Maintain a communicative positive report with community and provincial bodies necessary to business ownership.
- Guide business throughout Covid 19 pandemic to best years of business via innovative and creative planning.
- Implement and initiate pandemic readiness plans for future events.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nechako Valley Secondary School
Vanderhoof, BCNo Degree - Realestate
UBC Sauder School of Business
Vancouver, BCSkills
- Business Development
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Client Service
- Financial Management
- Event Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Partner
Timbuk2 Antiques and Collectables
2023.07 - Current
Owner/Shareholder
Rainbow City Trading Corp (DBA Dollar Central)
2013.04 - 2022.08
High School Diploma -
Nechako Valley Secondary School
No Degree - Realestate
UBC Sauder School of Business
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