Trevor Gillis
Gatineau,QC
Summary
Results-oriented owner bringing expertise in accounting, supply chain management and marketing. Successful at overseeing all areas of daily operations and making effective policy decisions to positively impact business direction and bottom line profits. Highly motivated professional with 30 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Ultimate Automotive
Ottawa, ON
09.1999 - 01.2024
- Owned and operated small OMVIC licensed car dealership and licensed MTO repair facility
- Hired, trained and managed a staff of 25
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Improved company's quality and productivity by streamlining systems and processes.
- Oversaw full cycle bookkeeper, including payroll, government remittances, budgeting and forecasting
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
- Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Increased profit by diversification of products and services
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economic Studies
Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, ON04-1991
Skills
- Business Management
- Budget Administration
- Quality Management Systems
- Sales Oversight
- Sales Management
- Staff Management
- Hiring and Staffing
- Client Service
- Customer Relations
- Human Resource Management
- Relationship Building
- Negotiation
Affiliations
very active in volunteering - cancer society, St Vincent de Paul etc, very active in many outdoor activities as well as pickleball
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Certification
- OMVIC certification, WHMIS training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Ultimate Automotive
09.1999 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Economic Studies
Laurentian University
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