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London, Ontario, Canada

Supervised non-profit woodworking shop, serving as educational advisor and mentor to new and experienced woodworkers, and ensuring member safety and compliance. Educated shop members on woodworking theory and operations, project design and execution, and facilitated and encouraged their continued development in the craft. Accountable for daily shop operations, including overseeing safe use of equipment in accordance with shop policies and procedures. Developed and taught workshops for public, non-expert audience, boosting community engagement with shop and encouraging member sign-up. Provided information to potential members and volunteers as first point of contact and administered on-boarding safety training and shop orientations. Set up, maintained, and operated woodworking machinery and hand tools. Developed shop policies and procedures and ensured member compliance. Advised on design and layout of shop, including procurement of equipment and building shop fixtures and furniture.

London, Ontario, Canada

Sourced, developed, and tested new, unique woodworking products to solve genuine user needs and support woodworkers in the pursuit of their craft. Responsible for performance of woodworking category (10+ subcategories) and development of product and promotional business cases, advocating for product adoption and ensuring feasibility and profitability. Conducted regular product and category performance analyses, ensuring major budget KPIs and new product and promotion deployment targets. Trained and managed team of category coordinators, prioritizing and developing new products and promotions that deliver clear value to customers. Advised marketing team in developing copy, photography, and video for products and activities, ensuring all assets spoke truthfully and safely to woodworking audience. Liaised with cross-functional stakeholders in execution of marketing initiatives to grow business, speak to customers, and reinforce brand trust and loyalty. Collaborated with supply chain team to establish and align annual budgets, optimize inventory and purchase orders, and conduct regular reviews of products and vendors. Managed relationships with new and existing vendors, collaborating on initiatives to drive improvements in cost, quality, reliability, and innovation.

London, Ontario, Canada

Supervised non-profit woodworking shop, serving as educational advisor and mentor to new and experienced woodworkers, and ensuring member safety and compliance. Educated shop members on woodworking theory and operations, project design and execution, and facilitated and encouraged their continued development in the craft. Accountable for daily shop operations, including overseeing safe use of equipment in accordance with shop policies and procedures. Developed and taught workshops for public, non-expert audience, boosting community engagement with shop and encouraging member sign-up. Provided information to potential members and volunteers as first point of contact and administered on-boarding safety training and shop orientations. Set up, maintained, and operated woodworking machinery and hand tools. Developed shop policies and procedures and ensured member compliance. Advised on design and layout of shop, including procurement of equipment and building shop fixtures and furniture.

London, On

Offered a hand-sharpening service for kitchen knives and woodworking tools, specializing in traditional Japanese knives and hand tools. Repaired, refinished, and rehandled knives and tools. Utilized natural and synthetic Japanese waterstones to produce optimal edge characteristics. Provided service to professional and enthusiast cooks and woodworkers.

London, Ontario

Offered a hand-sharpening service for kitchen knives, specializing particularly in traditional Japanese knives. Taught one-on-one knife sharpening classes. Taught and assisted with cooking classes and demonstrations. Educated and advised the purchase of knives, cookware, and kitchen wares to cooks professional and enthusiast.

London, Ontario

Educated and advised the purchase of cameras, lenses, and other photographic equipment, dealing primarily with professional photographers and advanced amateurs. Received and evaluated used equipment for value and functionality. Processed photofinishing orders and identification photos. Designed and managed the store website.

London, Ontario

Educated and advised the purchase of cameras, lenses, and other photographic equipment, assisting mostly amateurs, students, and interested beginners. Received and evaluated used equipment for value and functionality. Processed photofinishing orders and identification photos.