Mike Mcrae Email & Phone Number

Nova Scotia, Canada

Assisting Project Managers with planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating all aspects of a specific project including engineering, purchasing, quality and installation to ensure the finished product is delivered on time, within budget and meets customer quality expectations.Specific tasks include:• Shop drawing submittal and approval completion and tracking• Material order releases and tracking, including Lighting, Distribution and Fire Alarm• Device counts and material orders as assigned• Permit requests to NSP and other AHJ as required• Scheduling of FA and NSP inspections• Coordinate scissor lift rental and returns• Lamicoid order preparation and submission• Production and shipment of Panel Legends• Preparation and submission of Close out documents as required including:• Project change order trackingAdditional responsibilities:• Creating and refining internal processes with other team members• Creating and maintaining internal reports including:

• First point of contact for 300+ local small to medium size business owners.• Advised 150+ business owners on eCommerce and digital marketing solutions.• Assisted 250+ business owners with grant process and required paperwork.• Coordinated and led 30+ weekly advisor meetings with business owners.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

• Led in the planning, and coordination of 10+ projects.• Managed day-to-day operational aspects of a 5+ projects simultaneously.• Managed project budgets exceeding $500, 000.• Managed 100+ vendors, contracts, and purchase orders.• Led and participated in weekly vendor, client, and stake holder meetings.• Coordinated with over 100+ contractors/sub-contractors.

Nova Scotia, Canada

• Created 20+ social media and website Advertisements across 5 active programs/courses.• Increased LNS’s online visibility by 5% through personalized engagement.• Updated website content and functionality, including training of coworkers.• Created official social media, online usage, and streaming policies used organization wide.• Developed organizations communication plan through interdepartmental teamwork.• Organized and coordinated programs/events for new and existing lacrosse players.• Assisted multiple on-floor programs for 200+ players and coaches province wide.• Designed and budgeting LNS branded promotions, merchandise, and sportswear.

• Led the implementation and delivery of 20+ projects.• Managed day-to-day operational aspects of 5+ projects simultaneously.• Responsible for project budgets exceeding $350,000.• Created and fostered relationships with 150+ local service providers and contractors.• Onsite management for 15+ projects.• Daily/Weekly meetings with clients, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.• Responsible for final quality insurance inspections and associated paperwork.• Managed interdepartmental relationships with designers, sales, and warehousing.

Commercial Sales Specialist – RussellHendrix Food Service Equipment• Created this position in Halifax, leading to implementation at a national level.• Created/submitted RFQs for 100+ corporations/non-profits/military.• Created 500+ large scale/specialized sales orders and estimates.• Responsible for customer follow-up and overdue accounts.• Created and fostered relationships with 400+ vendors and sales representatives.• Managed ordering, acquisition, and delivery on national and international level.• Created inventory level controls for showroom and distribution centers.• Extensive product and process knowledge – showroom support.

Nova Scotia, Canada

• Developed strategic advertising plans for 120+ small businesses.• Cultivated professional relationships with 150+ business owners.• Created monthly and quarterly analysis reports for stakeholders.• Created quarterly analytic reports for 50+ high performance clients.• 15+ weekly new acquisition/onboarding meetings with small business owners.• 15+ weekly progress meetings with small business owners – variety of industries

Merchandising retail store involving big a wide variety of products, signage, displays, and shelving structures. Designed and built out custom decks, garages, sheds, and home projects. Handled product inquiries over the phone, email, and in person. Opened/Closed cash register including end of day deposits. Placed orders, wrote work orders, charged invoices to DIY and Contractors. Processed payments on contracts and installations.• Created Work Orders and Invoices• Custom Project Design/Build• Retail Merchandising• Shipping/Receiving• Customer Service/Inquiries• Business to Business Sales• Handling Cash/Point of Sale Systems

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Worked with small to medium size business owners to determine their online marketing needs, focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media.• Meeting Daily/Weekly/Monthly Sales Targets • Sales Negotiation/Objection Handling• Creating New Client Relationships• Managing Existing Client Relationships• Sales/Commission Based Environment• International Business To Business Communication And Sales

Spryfield, Bedford, And Dartmouth Crossing

Worked with customers to determine their auto service needs; dealt with customer demands and inquiries, both in person and on phone in a fast-paced environment.•Handled Cash•Customer Awareness•Multi-Tasking•Advanced Computer Skills In Microsoft Office Applications•Worked In Fast Paced Environment•Business To Business Communication And Cooperation

Information Technology Generalist Diploma, Information Technology

Activities and Societies: : Walker Wood Foundation Award Trask Family Community Builder Award NSCC Student Association Award Harrison.

Diploma With A Marketing Concentration, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Activities and Societies: Co-Manager of the NSCC Hockey Team Professional experience with Microsft Office including Excel and Database..

High School Diploma, General, French Immersion

Activities and Societies: Lacrosse Team French Immersion Recruitment Program