SAM HOLT
Halifax,NS
Summary
INNOVATIVE BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL
Business innovator providing standout customer service. Leverages product knowledge and services creates solutions and drives customer loyalty, retention and revenue. Successful identification of prospects and converting leads into customers. Excellent communication skills, understanding and anticipating client needs. Recognized for creativity and resourcefulness, and quickly building relationships resulting in sales, revenue and profit goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCT DESIGNER
TUCK SOCK
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Founded "TUCK SOCK" through CEED Entrepreneurship Program - Created a tick-stopping sock for protection against tick-borne illnesses
- Experience collaborating with designers, manufacturers
- Developed innovative product, extensive prototyping market research and competitor analysis
- Created sales and marketing strategy based on industry and in person customer research
PROGRAM DEVELOPER
TEAM WORK COOPERATIVE
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed programming for federally funded Digital Literacy Program for adults with barriers to employment
- Enhanced client success providing personalized coaching and support through by upskilling
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless project delivery, improving efficiency and reduced development time
- Program created 100% success for stakeholders, all participants employed,
OWNER AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
KEPT GIFTS & HOUSEWARES INC
09.2013 - 10.2021
- Co-owner of a local retail business in downtown Dartmouth, Nova Scotia for 9+ years
- Developed from the ground up to reach annual sales revenues of $500,000
- Scope of work included sales, marketing, website design and development, user experience, stock integration and management
- Created lasting relationships with customers, suppliers, and community partners resulting repeat business generation and sales
- Kept Gifts & Housewares sold 2021 for profit after pandemic, demonstrating strong brand value
Education
BACHELOR OF INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN - DESIGN
NOVA SCOTIA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Halifax, NS05.2015
BACHELOR OF ART & DESIGN - DESIGN
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Montreal, QC05.2013
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY
SAINT MARYS
Halifax, NS04.2001
Skills
- Sales Strategy
- Customer Relationship Management
- MS 360 Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Rhino 3D
- E-Commerce Management
- Google Suite
- Technical Drawing
- Prototyping
- Product Development
- Marketing
- Wireframing and Prototyping
Timeline
PRODUCT DESIGNER
TUCK SOCK
06.2022 - 06.2023
PROGRAM DEVELOPER
TEAM WORK COOPERATIVE
10.2021 - 05.2022
OWNER AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
KEPT GIFTS & HOUSEWARES INC
09.2013 - 10.2021
BACHELOR OF INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN - DESIGN
NOVA SCOTIA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
BACHELOR OF ART & DESIGN - DESIGN
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY
SAINT MARYS
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