Oscar s. chocano gamio
Business Manager
Moose Jaw,SK
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in planning and problem-solving. Proven ability to optimize resource utilization, enhancing operational scalability and profitability. Highly organized with effective relationship-building and leadership skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Gemmell’s Shoes
Moose Jaw, Canada
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth store functionality.
- Trained and mentored staff on sales techniques and customer service skills.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards to enhance product displays.
Business Manager
Moose Jaw Culture Centre
Moose Jaw, Canada
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw budget planning for various cultural initiatives and activities.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations and ordered additional items when necessary.
- Recommended process improvements that would reduce costs while increasing productivity.
Jewelry Consultant
Peoples Jewelers
Moose Jaw, Canada
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided personalized jewelry consultations to enhance customer experience.
- Assisted clients in selecting engagement rings and custom jewelry designs.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Instructor
Smart English Peru
Lima,
Delivered engaging presentations on English language skills to diverse audiences.
Developed tailored lesson plans to meet students' specific learning needs.
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Delivered engaging presentations on English language skills to diverse audiences.
- Developed tailored lesson plans to meet students' specific learning needs.
Commercial Real Estate Consultant
Binswanger Peru
Lima, Peru
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Collaborated as an Outside Real Estate Consultant for Binswanger in the Business Intelligence Unit by doing extensive research on the local real estate market.
- Developed key relationships with corporate and private clients with the intention to promote new projects.
- Established intricate relationships with government officials by coordinating upgrades in municipal building codes to prevent any delays in a construction project.
- Drafted detailed reports necessary to assist management designing corporate strategies to expand into potential lucrative markets.
Property Manager
Inmobiliaria Borka Peru
Lima, Peru
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible maintained of several properties in the city.
- Consistently monitored rentals before new tenants move in, and vacates unit.
- Promptly respond to inquiries and concerns.
- Adhere to, stay up to date with, and inform tenants of municipal regulations and policies.
Assistant Manager & Operations Manager, International Sales Division
Pop Fishing & Marine
Honolulu, USA
08.2002 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Leading distributor of industrial and recreational fishing and marine equipment in Hawaii, U.S. Mainland, Asia-Pacific and Mexico, based in Honolulu. Average annual sales of US$ 50 million.
- Responsible for the commercial and logistical process of international accounts, including elaboration of complex documents related to international commerce such as Certificates of Origin, Shippers Exports Declaration (SED) and Air Way Bills (AWB).
- Supervised purchasing process and logistics for import or export shipments at three locations, Honolulu, San Diego and Dropship directly from supplier.
- Negotiated special rates with FedEx for international and domestic shipping, reducing costs by 10%. This new program guaranteed door to door service and facilitated the transportation of oversized items, boosting sales by 50% in the period 2012-2015.
- Created and implemented the fish wax boxes business for local distributors of fresh fish focused on exporting starting in 2007, reaching annual sales of US$ 540,000 by the third year of the program.
- Trained 10 retail and shipping & receiving employees in accessing FedEx software that expedited delivery, and reduced freight costs.
- Introduced shipping policies and procedures to prevent customer complaints or cancellations.
- Designed packaging techniques to ship the 'Green Stick' fishing system. A high-priced, oversized item that requires additional packing steps to prevent damage in transit.
- Customized sales proposals for any potential client in accordance to the capacity of each fishing vessel, improving sales closures by 20%.
- Increased division sales from US$ 3 million a US$ 5 million from 2006-2010 mostly by implementing commercial shipping systems in Korean and Chinese longline fleets.
- Leading distributor of industrial and recreational fishing and marine equipment in Hawaii, U.S. Mainland, Asia-Pacific and Mexico, based in Honolulu. Average annual sales of US$ 50 million.
Sales Executive
Bali Aga
Honolulu, USA
04.2001 - 07.2002
- Managed retail and B2B sales of high-end Asian furniture.
- Prioritized customer service and post-sales inquiries.
- Development of commercial accounts, mostly hotels and restaurants in the state of Hawaii.
Assistant Manager
La Isla International, Inc.
Honolulu, USA
03.2000 - 04.2001
- Administered retail sales and customer service, attended trade shows in Hawaii, Florida and California.
- Directed and serviced new and existing sales accounts by visiting outer island clients.
- Inventory control and handling of all logistics related to imports.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Business Management
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Moose Jaw12.2020
Bachelor’s - Business Management
Universidad de Lima
Peru12.1998
Skills
- Leadership
- Training
- Detail-oriented
- Process streamlining
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Guidance
- Open-mindedness
- Empathy
- Emotional intelligence
- Microsoft Office
- Learning new software
- Protocol implementation
- Policy interpretation
- Guideline following
- Problem solving
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
Volunteer Experience
- Construction Helper, Habitat for Humanity, Moose Jaw, 06/01/22
- Conversation Circle Leader; Donation Organizer, Moose Jaw Multicultural Centre, Moose Jaw, 07/01/22 - 08/31/22
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Affiliations
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Surfing
Timeline
Store Manager
Gemmell’s Shoes
08.2022 - 07.2025
Business Manager
Moose Jaw Culture Centre
11.2021 - 06.2022
Jewelry Consultant
Peoples Jewelers
09.2020 - 04.2021
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Instructor
Smart English Peru
03.2019 - 10.2019
Commercial Real Estate Consultant
Binswanger Peru
06.2018 - 10.2019
Property Manager
Inmobiliaria Borka Peru
06.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Manager & Operations Manager, International Sales Division
Pop Fishing & Marine
08.2002 - 01.2017
Sales Executive
Bali Aga
04.2001 - 07.2002
Assistant Manager
La Isla International, Inc.
03.2000 - 04.2001
Postgraduate Certificate - Business Management
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Bachelor’s - Business Management
Universidad de Lima