Training to be a Pilot in the RCAF

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Responsible for all bars, restaurants and liquor stores in North And West Vancouver, Whistler and the Sunshine Coast.- Achieved double digit territory growth by achieving excellent sales target results and managing various brand activitations and customer events. - High profile territory with many meetings and VIP visits in Whistler as well as Breakthru's biggest beer account in BC at the time. - Built long standing relationships with my customers by understanding their… Show more Responsible for all bars, restaurants and liquor stores in North And West Vancouver, Whistler and the Sunshine Coast.- Achieved double digit territory growth by achieving excellent sales target results and managing various brand activitations and customer events. - High profile territory with many meetings and VIP visits in Whistler as well as Breakthru's biggest beer account in BC at the time. - Built long standing relationships with my customers by understanding their business needs and how my products and consultation could improve their operations. - Engaged in negotiations to create a mutually beneficial solution for both Breakthru and my customers.- Managed inputs from various functions and stakeholders, including working collaboratively with trade marketing, brand managers, and national on premise team. - Demonstrated organizational, communication, problem solving, multi-tasking, persuasive selling, and creative skills. Show less

Same Position as job with Diageo representing the same brands. Diageo outsourced their sales force to a third party company so the letterhead changed.

Retail Territory Manager for the Fraser Valley. responsible for over twenty million dollars in Revenue from large global brands including: Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Ciroc, and Ketel One• Leveraged various sales tactics in both the government and private channels to achieve growth in volume, profit, market share, as well as designated KPI measures.• Utilized entrepreneurial acumen to identify and evaluate new business… Show more Retail Territory Manager for the Fraser Valley. responsible for over twenty million dollars in Revenue from large global brands including: Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Ciroc, and Ketel One• Leveraged various sales tactics in both the government and private channels to achieve growth in volume, profit, market share, as well as designated KPI measures.• Utilized entrepreneurial acumen to identify and evaluate new business opportunities within accounts while maximizing the use of my various budgets to where they can be used most effectively. • Organizational and time management skills key to ensure the various budgets, trackers and account plans are managed effectively. • Ensured successful launch of new products such as the premium vodka Ciroc and Beve Coolers among others. Show less

Acheived growth in market share as well as total revenue in a shrinking industry by aggressively searching for growth opportunities within established accounts as well as selling to previously over looked accounts. Created and managed exceptional business relationships with key decision makers to insure a positive working enviroment and to foster business opportunities. Responsible for servicing three different routes to consumer through the On Premise, Government and Private… Show more Acheived growth in market share as well as total revenue in a shrinking industry by aggressively searching for growth opportunities within established accounts as well as selling to previously over looked accounts. Created and managed exceptional business relationships with key decision makers to insure a positive working enviroment and to foster business opportunities. Responsible for servicing three different routes to consumer through the On Premise, Government and Private Retail channels in the Fraser Valley. Success in field highlighted by:- First place in sales contest for Bailey's sales growth through the Oct-Dec Christmas season. - Second place in sales contest for Smirnoff sales growth for the month of September. - Promoted to Territory Manager within 6 months of being with the company. Show less

- Sold UFC sponsorship assets and potential partnership opportunities to a variety of clients by highlighting the benefits that the UFC and it's target demographic represent. - Managed partner relations with the UFC and executed partner activations at UFC events and promotions. Effectively dealt with business partners such as Harley Davidson, Bud Light and Boston Pizza. - Actively searched for possible new leads, creating partnership contracts as well as customized sponsorship… Show more - Sold UFC sponsorship assets and potential partnership opportunities to a variety of clients by highlighting the benefits that the UFC and it's target demographic represent. - Managed partner relations with the UFC and executed partner activations at UFC events and promotions. Effectively dealt with business partners such as Harley Davidson, Bud Light and Boston Pizza. - Actively searched for possible new leads, creating partnership contracts as well as customized sponsorship pitches and ran various partner events and promotions such as autograph signings which gave me experience in professionally dealing with sports figures and celebrities. - Organised and managed the UFC 149 Tailgate Party, this involved creating an execution plan, insuring partner's logistical requirements were met, and coordinating between activating partners and the Saddledome staff to insure the event ran smoothly while dealing with situations as they arose in a quick and efficient manner. Show less

- Responsible for planning and executing promotional events across the province of British Columbia for the Rickard's "Chill and Grill" initiative. Ran different events and promotions such as Rickard’s tastings, BBQ showcases and in bar activations, while liaising with the Molson regional reps.- Sold the Rickard’s brand of beer by discovering what qualities a potential consumer desired in their beer and emphasized the aspects of the Rickard’s brand that met this… Show more - Responsible for planning and executing promotional events across the province of British Columbia for the Rickard's "Chill and Grill" initiative. Ran different events and promotions such as Rickard’s tastings, BBQ showcases and in bar activations, while liaising with the Molson regional reps.- Sold the Rickard’s brand of beer by discovering what qualities a potential consumer desired in their beer and emphasized the aspects of the Rickard’s brand that met this requirement.-  Exercised great relationship building skills while dealing with the managers of the various bars and events because it was imperative to have good relations to lead to future opportunities. I also created and managed my own budget and expenses.- Completed all tasks with the utmost professionalism and with a great attention to detail to ensure that the brand perception was always best in class. I learned through interactions with other alcohol companies that the difference comes down to the smallest of details and every step matters. The summer with Rickard’s not only enforced the importance of consistently good people skills but the organizational and financial skills required for success in any future project. Show less

As a lifeguard I managed the well being of all 300+ patrons in the pool and worked with a team of lifeguards to ensure every patron was safe and being monitored attentively. As a swimming instructor I created lesson plans and progress reports while teaching all ages from infant to adult swimming techniques, adapting the teaching method when necessary. It was also imperative that I deal with unhappy or inquisitive parents in a professional and courteous manner. In my Day Camp Leader role I… Show more As a lifeguard I managed the well being of all 300+ patrons in the pool and worked with a team of lifeguards to ensure every patron was safe and being monitored attentively. As a swimming instructor I created lesson plans and progress reports while teaching all ages from infant to adult swimming techniques, adapting the teaching method when necessary. It was also imperative that I deal with unhappy or inquisitive parents in a professional and courteous manner. In my Day Camp Leader role I provided guidance and acted as a role model for youth at day camp. I was known for ability to create games on the spot and being able to handle difficult children. Show less