Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Financial/ Business Development
Timeline
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Paola Fazio

Edmonton

Summary

Accomplished senior leader with over 20 years of proven experience in workforce management, driving operational excellence and sustainable growth. Expertise in strategic leadership, driving profitability, cultivating high performance and fostering innovative solutions. Proven track record of managing large scale operations, exceeding performance targets and delivering outstanding customer satisfaction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager / Market Lead

HUDSON BAY COMPANY EDMONTON, ALBERTA
08.2002 - Current

Assistant General Manager

HUDSON BAY COMPANY EDMONTON, ALBERTA
03.1999 - 07.1999

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Economics

University of Alberta
01.1995

Skills

  • Visionary Leadership
  • Event Planning
  • Key Partnership Development
  • Tactical Market Planning
  • Budget/Sales Forecasting
  • Team Development
  • Operational Strategy
  • Financial Planning/Execution
  • Profitability/Growth Initiatives
  • Results Driven
  • Risk Management
  • Business Growth & Innovation

Awards

Presidents Excellence Award - Achieved the best EBITDA results to plan for the company. This included Sales, Gross profit and expense management. 2006, GM of the Year - Chosen from 90 other GM’s in the company. Based on leadership and overall KPI performance. 2013, Game changer award - Based on creating innovative ideas to drive sales. 2018, Appointed Market Lead for Alberta - Supporting Regional Manager in training, coaching, mentoring and developing leadership teams. 2015

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Twenty plus years of experience in progressive managerial positions
  • Completed multiple levels of leadership courses, including McGill University development program
  • Demonstrated proven leadership skills while working closing with multi-department teams to attain financial and operational goals
  • An extremely motivated achiever with a positive attitude and competitive drive for success
  • Works well in a team environment and consistently strives to accomplish increased efficiencies
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong planning and problem-solving attributes
  • Possess exceptional interpersonal skills that facilitate essential relationship building with all clientele
  • Received multiple awards based on exceeding results and having strategic and innovative mind set

Financial/ Business Development

  • Reporting directly to the Regional Manager to ensure long term profitability.
  • Contribute to corporate strategies optimizing all aspects of operations with proven results to maximize revenues and reduce operating expenses exceeding budget expectations.
  • Contribute to the growth of the Region by creating incremental sales driving initiatives for multiple locations.
  • Lead a monthly Top Door call to promote the sharing of ideas to ensure the success of the Region.
  • Continuously using strong business acumen, decision-making strategy, and financial analysis, to deliver on expectations while delivering sales exceeding $65M.
  • Provide monthly sales and profit analysis summary with action plan to improve results.

Timeline

General Manager / Market Lead

HUDSON BAY COMPANY EDMONTON, ALBERTA
08.2002 - Current

Assistant General Manager

HUDSON BAY COMPANY EDMONTON, ALBERTA
03.1999 - 07.1999

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Economics

University of Alberta
Paola Fazio