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Dieppe Nb

Moncton Nb

Moncton, New Brunswick

Oversaw all buying of petroleum products and distribution for the 4 Atlantic Provinces. MANAGEMENT: Managed a budget of up to $200 million and provided leadership to a team of 4. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Targeted independent buyers and successfully increased yearly volume sales by 50 million liters. Offered best price by monitoring daily petroleum pricing and adjusted purchasing accordingly. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS: Built relationships with other suppliers to offer better… Show more Oversaw all buying of petroleum products and distribution for the 4 Atlantic Provinces. MANAGEMENT: Managed a budget of up to $200 million and provided leadership to a team of 4. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Targeted independent buyers and successfully increased yearly volume sales by 50 million liters. Offered best price by monitoring daily petroleum pricing and adjusted purchasing accordingly. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS: Built relationships with other suppliers to offer better or more competitive pricing in various regions of Atlantic Canada. Show less

Moncton, New Brunswick

Managed all assets of the petroleum department including Gas Bar and Bulk in Atlantic Province. LEADERSHIP: Oversaw the coaching of all Gas Bar Managers in the areas of human resources, marketing, promotion, business expansion, environment, etc. ASSET MANAGEMENT: Managed upkeep and all maintenance of assets throughout the 35 gas bars and 10 bulk operations.

Moncton, Nb

Provided leadership and contributed to the effectiveness of 8 fuel branches in Atlantic Canada. TEAM BUILDING: Hired, trained, and coached managers in each branch and ensured team building with 30+ employees. Maintained high retention rate by organizing regular meetings and coordinating Atlantic meetings twice a year to share best practices. ORGANIZATION: Oversaw the management of logistics for fuel delivery throughout Atlantic Canada based on “degree day”.

Moncton, New Brunswick

Contributed to the effectiveness of the Petroleum Department by providing the retails with ways and means to improve sales and operation results. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Developed and directed approximately 10 upgrades to existing facilities as well as managed 2 new facility installations. TRAINING: Developed a Retail Gas Bar Training Handbook including a video on Customer Service for Retail Gas Bar Attendants. MARKETING: Developed a New Banner for the Co-op Gas Bar and… Show more Contributed to the effectiveness of the Petroleum Department by providing the retails with ways and means to improve sales and operation results. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Developed and directed approximately 10 upgrades to existing facilities as well as managed 2 new facility installations. TRAINING: Developed a Retail Gas Bar Training Handbook including a video on Customer Service for Retail Gas Bar Attendants. MARKETING: Developed a New Banner for the Co-op Gas Bar and Convenience Store. Show less

Moncton, New Brunswick

Collaborated with retail outlets to design, develop, and implement hardware and fashion departments within stores. Provided training to new employees in the newly created departments.

Bathurst Nb

Managed a retail grocery Co-op, General Merchandise and Gas Bar with sales totaling 5.6 million and a staff complement of over 65. Increased membership by a net gain of 75 members. Improved staff morale by holding motivational sessions.

Moncton, New Brunswick

Assisted retail General Merchandise Managers with the supervision of the day-to-day operation of their departments (Sales, Seasonal Planning, Sales and Purchasing Programs, as well as Staff Training).

Moncton, New Brunswick

Assisted the retail Co-op by providing store layouts that would supply area market needs.

Electronic Technician

High School Diploma