Gerald (Larry) Cavanagh Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

An integral part of the Trusted Source and Liaison Unit.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

We specialize in printing and distribution solutions for self published authors and Illustrators who are looking to get their creations out to both the Canadian and worldwide markets.We especially enjoy working with children's books.

Woodroffe Campus, Ottawa, On

Reporting directly to the Director of Retail Store Operations I was responsible for the oversight, efficient operation and revenue of the $multi-million dollar Book Department which included such tasks as:•The Coordination of the work of the Operation’s Textbook Office which purchased textbooks and other educational materials (both print and digital) on behalf of the College. -Evaluating College course adoptions and ensuring expeditious ordering of all textbooks, authorized purchase requisitions; •I used my oral and written communication skills; -Providing liaison services between the Textbook Office and College faculty, administrators, students, and vendors; represented the College at industry symposiums and presented as a subject expert based on initiatives undertaken at the College; •Managed staff where I provided leadership, motivation and training for the 2 full-time and 1 part-time Textbook Office staff;•In support of Client Services I:-Investigated and analyzed the reported issue or request, assembled all of the information, evaluated the possible options, researched potential risks and impacts, determined options, consulted with clients, and resolved issues with speed and clarity for the benefit of all parties concerned. -Negotiated with Publishers to ensure that the products delivered were done in a timely manner and within the budget to the faculty as required.•In addition to the day-to-day operations I: -Collaborated with colleagues to pioneer the design and implementation of the innovative and successful E-Text program (now an industry standard). This program provides students with the electronic versions of all of their required text books (at a greatly reduced rate) the day that they receive their timetables. -Designed, developed and launched First Class Press, an Academic Publishing initiative, where local authors and faculty brought their books for editing, publishing and promotion through Algonquin College and via Amazon on-line.

Algonquin College

I am responisible for all Social Media that the First Class Bookstore undertakes. I personally administer the Facebook and FourSquare pages and co-admin Twitter.www.facebook.com/AlgonquinCollegeBookstore

• Liaison with buyers and faculty regarding all products • Analysed accounts, existing adoptions and made buying recommendations • Inventory and merchandise trade and reference sections in stores• Suggested orders based on past sales and adjusted to market trends• Maintained communications with: College, University and trade bookstores, Government, corporate and hospital libraries to increase territory sales• Train and coach new Sales Representatives• Represent over 300 Publishers in the educational market and attend annual library and trade book fairs• Design, develop and publish promotional material for client marketing initiatives and to support electronic web stores• Budget, track, and project territory sales and expenditures

Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Applied Museum Studies

This three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program provides students with a sound background in museum work and the technical areas.

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