Sam Downing Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario

EventHardware.com is the result of a group of like minded professionals putting their minds together to start something new, rather than just another canopy/tent company. Our team goal was to be able to offer our clients the best marketing products and print services at fair prices. Making sure that we believed in and could all personally stand behind all of the products we offered. This colaboration of talent allowed EventHardware.com to design and produce the best promotional products possible, while still being competitive. Our gear is built to last! Visit the site www.eventhardware.com now and see for yourself, as ask someone that has some.

Vaughan

• Surpassed 2011 Sales Target in the second quarter, while managing some of the top ontario accounts• Managed the primary distribution centre for Canada along with the sales offices for Ontario• Developed a number of products that are still on the market, also making production modifications to other products to improve profit while increasing value to the end user• Trained sales and administrative staff in client relations and handling complaints• Set up and trained staff in new reporting and documenting procedures to better stream line the order process• Handled the Ontario staff recruiting and performance reviews• Assisted in the marketing of the company and its products through the marketing team and through the development of unique tradeshow displays and practices• Represented the company and countless tradeshows and industry events around North America• Grew the rental department in Ontario by 226% percent

Toronto

• Grew the Event Department by 400%• Established Absolute as a primary event equipment supplier to most of the major events and festivals in the GTA• Developed all the pricing and practices for the event division• Sourced products for both the event and film support divisions• Oversaw all company tenders for municipal event contracts• Negotiated the purchase of a competitor • Managed and trained the event sales team and assisted in the sales training for the film division• Handled the procurement of both high ticket and standard items for all divisions of the company• Oversaw the operations schedule for the tent and event installation crews• Represented Absolute at industry and client events

Oakville

• Opened the Oakville branch for the company• Established Higgins as the premiere event & tent rental supplier in Oakville and Halton• Started the Tent Division for Higgins• Surpassed the owners first year sales goal by 45% by having clients see Higgins as their partner, rather than just their supplier• Managed the installation and maintenance crews for the tent division

Hamilton

• Worked with companies and clients in the layout of their events• Ensured that clients had all the necessary equipment for their functions• Performed site inspections • Managed large event installation teams

Oakville

• Supervised the installation of the largest events• Managed the schedule for all the crew and vehicles for the company• Developed new processes for the company to better manage time on site and in the warehouse• Participated in the Management and Health & Safety committees• Oversaw the Manager-On-Call schedule and regularly acted as the Manager-On-Call for clients and staff• Recruited and Trained all warehouse and road crew• Negotiated the companies truck leases

Politics & Business

Diploma, Recreational Leadership