To obtain a full time, long term career in sales, with opportunities for growth. Dedicated professional with proven performance in management, leadership and communication. Detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Ready to make an immediate contribution to your organization.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales
Blair Tactical
04.2023 - Current
Leadership and interpersonal skills
Inventory and ordering stock
Decision making and problem solving
Social media and marketing
Point of sale operations
Excellent customer service and relationship building with different agencies
Emotional resilience
Managing inventory levels and taking corrective actions when needed
Growing the business and managing its expansion
Managing relationships with suppliers
Product sourcing and building a product assortment to meet client demands
Merchandising the store
Tracking products, preventing overstocking, and ensuring that popular items are always available
Finding suppliers or distributors
Set pricing for products
General Manager
Wicked Wine Tours
08.2022 - 02.2023
Built and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers
Established employee development plan, setting clear expectations for team members
Met safety and security standards by overseeing preventative maintenance and repairs
Maintained product and service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints
Executed sales and operational activities, producing results that met or exceeded business plan
Implemented appropriate plans for resolving unfavorable trends and enhancing profits
Established and maintained proactive human resource functions, complying with labor regulations
Planned, coordinated and oversaw company events and promotions
Provided clear direction and set priorities for accomplishing desired actions and results
Developed long and short-range financial objectives, supporting company mission statement
Implemented and maintained open-door communication system, reaching employees across department lines
Recruited team members for maintaining adequate staffing levels according to projected sales
Managed company assets by maintaining clean and fully equipped establishments with properly working equipment
Monitored store performance and identified opportunities for improvement
Implemented and maintained open-door communication system, reaching employees across department lines.
Tasting Bar Manager, And Associate
Ex Nihilo Vineyards
04.2018 - 07.2022
Wine club Sales
Private Event Host (on and off site)
Assisted bartenders by restocking drink supplies and maintaining cleanliness of bar areas
Maximized revenue by calculating inventory and retail costs, updating prices regularly
Coordinated with vendors to support timely delivery of materials
Recruited, hired and trained new members of bar staff
Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and quality products
Built and managed team to keep daily operations running smoothly
Kept detailed and up-to-date records of inventory, budgets and payroll
Participated in team meetings, providing insights to improve operations
Managed daily operations, including scheduling, ordering, and inventory control
Delivered exceptional customer service by tending to guest needs.
Photography Assistant And Model
Shawn Talbot Photography
01.2016 - 01.2018
Utilized a range of photography equipment and techniques to capture desired images
Applied basic photographic concepts of proper exposure and proper focus
Captured unique images, adjusting subjects, kneeling and using other techniques
Gained experience shooting in various lighting conditions and environments
Planned photo composition, analyzing subject to select angle, lighting and background.
District Sales Consultant
International Beauty Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
For the Okanagan region
Established accounts for new distributor
Trade show sales
Regarded equipment needs and advised customers on types of equipment to purchase
Developed sales team through motivation, counseling and product knowledge education
Advised dealers and distributors on policies and operating procedures to confirm functional effectiveness of business
Represented company at trade association meetings to promote products
Monitored costs, competition and supply and demand to establish and adjust selling prices
Monitored customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
Sales Consultant
Beauty Systems Group
01.2013 - 01.2016
For the Okanagan region
Continued growth in the region and maintained active accounts
Selling of education events
Scheduled appointments with prospective customers to discuss purchase options
Conducted sales presentations and product training via in-person meetings or webinars
Exhibited products at conventions and tradeshows, to generate leads and cultivate relationships
Used solution selling skills and sales knowledge to prospect new business and close sales calls
Engaged with prospective customers, building rapport and generating business.
District Sales
Icon Salon Systems
01.2001 - 01.2013
Consultant for the Okanagan region
Expanded regional growth and maintained active accounts
Coordinated regional education events
Managed trade shows within the industry
Advised dealers and distributors on policies and operating procedures to ensure functional effectiveness of business
Managed sales team to consistently achieve growth and hit sales targets
Monitored costs, competition and supply and demand to establish and adjust selling prices
Monitored customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts
Represented company at trade association meetings to promote products.
Education
Summit Salon and Spa Business Consulting -
Kelowna, BC
Summit Salon and Spa Business Consulting -
Kelowna, BC
Skills
Reliable, personable and outgoing
Sales professional with more than 20 years experience
Proven track record of success, having received numerous awards for the highest levels of sales
Identified as an excellent company representative, having the ability to communicate and build Relationships with customers, while remaining focused on maximizing sales
Work well under pressure
Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, data entry)
Exceptional administrative skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a professional manner
Proficient in resolving account conflicts and effectively managing account receivables
Experienced in coordinating regional educational events and trade shows