Andrew Salonin Email & Phone Number

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Converted to Rona+ (formerly Lowes Canada)

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

- Manage the overall store operations (i.e., expenses, merchandising standards, compliance, safety, security, and HR/workforce)- Provide Coaching and talent management to all direct reports, establishing career paths and learning opportunities that reflect goals leading to overall employee engagement.- Champion and implement strategic asset protection plans that improve safety and security outcomes- Lead change management initiatives to foster organizational growth and innovation- Make hiring and promotional decisions, recruitment and interview of applicants, performance based pay increases, and terminations.- Conduct informal and formal performance-based feedback, Leadership Reviews and Performance Appraisals- Responsible for maintaining a strategic view of store talent needs through business planning and forecasting, driving execution of sales and service strategies, analyzing relevant data to inform store-specific strategies, championing customer service, proactively addressing store needs- Build and support a store culture, in partnership with key stakeholders, that is aligned to the company’s mission and behaviors where employees are engaged and inspired to deliver memorable customer service- Maintaining a clean, safe, and stocked store- Ownership of the performance, profitability, and execution of store plans and programs- Work closely with cross-functional District/Regional/Corporate partners in HR, Asset Protection, and Operations.

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Key Competencies:• Responsible for all Human Resources related functions• Developed employee Job Descriptions, Standard Interview Guide and ran the hiring processes• Recruited and interviewed applicants utilizing Applicant Tracking System• Created an employee performance appraisal and accompanying process• Business and leadership coach for Senior Investment Advisor• Scheduled annual client meetings (virtual & in-person)• Completed client meeting packages and updated paperwork ensuring 100% accuracy • Completed all post meeting documentation and CRM info entry• Maintained Advisors Website including monthly article creation and traffic analysis• Developed a new, annual paperless client review package

London, Ontario

Key Competencies:• Responsible for the branch Human Resources related functions• Completed and delivered annual performance appraisal & associated pay increase• Maintained HRIS information regarding payroll, time & attendance and benefit details for all associates• Managed recruitment and interview of applicants, performed background checks, Onboarding and Offboarding• Performed monthly Health & Safety inspections and communication of results to regional Safety Manager• Delivered timely regular coaching, feedback and training to develop employee performance, engagement and accountability• Act as liaison to functional leadership to ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution• Monitored local market trends, developing and executing strategies to grow local market share and aggressively pursue business opportunities• Managed branch Profit & Loss Statement• Owned existing customer relationships and development of new customers

London, Ontario, Canada

Key Competencies:• Led the Work Accommodation Program for the district stores• Led the Health & Safety/WSIB program for all district store• Led the Annual United Way Campaign for the district stores (2015 & 2017)• Conducted semi-annual recruit program including applicant interviews, background checks, and hiring decisions• Managed Scheduling & pay processes• Managed resolution of employee grievances and other labour relations issues• Provided employees training, regular coaching and recognition• Led development of Assistant Manager’s leadership abilities through coaching, observation and the SBI model• Conducted annual Performance Appraisals for all employees• Conducted product listing and ordering to ensure a consistent in-stock position and sales growth

Woodstock, Ontario

Key Competencies:• Provided Coaching and talent management to all direct reports, establishing career paths and learning opportunities that reflect goals leading to overall employee engagement.• Made hiring and promotional decisions, recruitment and interview of applicants, performance based pay increases, and terminations.• Conducted informal and formal performance-based feedback, Leadership Reviews and Performance Appraisals• Facilitator for Onboarding and the Customer Service Training program.• Provided hi-po’s with the information, tools, coaching, guidance, encouragement and recognition needed to meet expectations and take on higher levels of responsibility within store• Managed team performance with effective communication of responsibilities and goals, providing rewards and recognition as performance levels were reached• Ensure all safety expectations for the store are met and maintained through participation in and support of the Health & Safety committee• Developed and facilitated Customer Service Vision training for store associates • Led by example by consistently demonstrating customer centric behaviours and promoting positive associate morale that resulted in the districts first 90% overall customer satisfaction service rating• Selected for development and implementation team of new Specialty Selling skills program to over 1000 associates and leaders from all levels

London, Canada Area

London, Canada Area

London, Canada Area

• Responsible for scheduling client reviews and update client review files• Responsible for specific sales support tasks, client service, and general administrative processes for insurance, investment, and financial planning activities• Responsible for office reception, maintaining office equipment and ordering supplies

Toronto, Canada Area

• Responsible for scheduling client reviews and update client review files• Responsible for specific sales support tasks, client service, and general administrative processes for insurance, investment, and financial planning activities• Responsible for office reception, maintaining office equipment and ordering supplies

Ontario, Canada

• Lead by example by consistently demonstrating customer service behaviours and promoting positiveassociate morale• Ensured the store associates were properly trained in customer service skills and product/services• Drove associate productivity on the sales floor• Maintained department profitability through report analysis, identifying trends, defining problems and developing appropriate responses• Developed strategies with associates and fellow leaders to drive department sales in both Union and non-Union stores• Reviewed and reconciled sales, inventory and other reports as they related to Key Performance Indicators for assigned department in order to maintain profitability, identify trends, define problems and develop and implement appropriate actions• Provided associates with the information, tools, coaching, guidance, encouragement and recognition needed to meet expectations and/or take on higher levels of responsibility within the department/store• Managed associate performance with communication of responsibilities and goals, accountability and evaluating performance, providing informal and formal performance-based feedback, completing associate reviews and providing appropriate follow up

Hr Management Diploma, Human Resources Management, Diploma

Ossd & Certificate Of Bilingualism

Music Performance, General