Sara Byres Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

• Produce all training materials, lead brand ambassador training and manage on-site teams of up to 20 brand ambassadors.• Worked with staffing agency to determine scheduling and program requirements to successfully select and hire program staff.• Worked with in-store retail teams to coordinate program details prior to activating.• Lead the creative process and manage production team for development of creative assets whileabiding by strict brand guidelines and program… Show more • Produce all training materials, lead brand ambassador training and manage on-site teams of up to 20 brand ambassadors.• Worked with staffing agency to determine scheduling and program requirements to successfully select and hire program staff.• Worked with in-store retail teams to coordinate program details prior to activating.• Lead the creative process and manage production team for development of creative assets whileabiding by strict brand guidelines and program deadlines.• Produce event planning documents including critical paths, sourcing trackers, inventory lists,training documents and cost trackers.• Assist in tracking KPIs such as total attendance, interactions, interceptions and develop andpresent all post-event reports.• Communicate with client daily via phone and email to ensure all deliverables are met.• Produce case studies for completed programs for RFP purposes. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Review resumes of potential candidates based on a detailed screening grid.• Provide recommendations to recruitment lead based on candidate experience, training andeducation.• Complete screening process within tight deadlines each week as required.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Fostered a positive team environment with an emphasis on skill development while maintaining objectives and meeting financial goals both in-store and in-office.• Recruited, interviewed and trained new sales associates at both Yonge and Queen Street locations with some promoted to elevated roles.• Assisted with HR-related tasks including amending hiring contracts and drafting an exit interview strategy.• Achieved standing as top three in sales and dollars per transaction across… Show more • Fostered a positive team environment with an emphasis on skill development while maintaining objectives and meeting financial goals both in-store and in-office.• Recruited, interviewed and trained new sales associates at both Yonge and Queen Street locations with some promoted to elevated roles.• Assisted with HR-related tasks including amending hiring contracts and drafting an exit interview strategy.• Achieved standing as top three in sales and dollars per transaction across in-store teams through exceptional customer service and product knowledge.• Designed and implemented organizational systems including third-party jewelry designer repair tracking, back stock storage, and inventory management protocols to ensure quick turnaround and optimal customer service• Contributed to weekly manager’s call presenting production updates and tactics for improving inventory efficiency and to encourage company-wide alignment between managers, store teams and production. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

• Managed, trained and coached 4 team interns on skill development and marketing practices.• Led brand ambassador training sessions, created all training materials and managed on-siteteams ranging from 2 to 130 brand ambassadors/volunteers.• Interviewed Field Managers for medium to large programs, assessed their experience as itrelated to program requirements and worked closely with new hires to ensure programobjectives and deliverables were achieved.• Gathered costs… Show more • Managed, trained and coached 4 team interns on skill development and marketing practices.• Led brand ambassador training sessions, created all training materials and managed on-siteteams ranging from 2 to 130 brand ambassadors/volunteers.• Interviewed Field Managers for medium to large programs, assessed their experience as itrelated to program requirements and worked closely with new hires to ensure programobjectives and deliverables were achieved.• Gathered costs, built and managed budgets ranging from $10k to $700k.• Managed creative process for all digital, promotional and on-site assets from the design toproduction phase.• Developed creative assets, managed fundraising and developed website for not for profit client• Led client meetings both via phone and in person, recorded action items and followed-up on alldeliverables.• Researched, created and delivered internal and client-facing presentations and budgets at allstages of activation planning and execution, including post-event wrap reports. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Certificate, Strategic Copywriting

Human Resource Management Post-Degree Certificate Program, Human Resource Management

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Studies