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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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Resume Grammar... Pls. Advise.

Good afternoon, I will shortly be submitting the enclosed Resume and have had difficulty in identifying some grammar errors. My first language is not English, although I am fluent, writing is more of an issue. If anyone has time and the generosity to help I would be very grateful.

Here is the text :
ASTUTE SALES / MARKETING SPECIALIST

Seasoned professional, accomplished in the development and execution of innovative go-to-market plans within very competitive start-up and territory expansion environments. Proven track record for managing Sales/Marketing alignment activities that substantially improve conversion rates and formulating high yield strategies implemented nationwide by sales teams and resellers. Proficient internal/external communication skills and strong performance in personal and team sales.
CORE STRENGTHS:
Entrepreneurial / Tactical Sales Planning / Client Centric / Persuasive / Goal Oriented / Budget Control
Conceptual Skills / Relationship Management / Team Building and Motivation / Sales and Technical Training
Interpersonal Communication and Presentation / Problem-Solving / Trend Forecasting / Organization and Planning

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING EXPERIENCE:
TCI / Cegid, Montreal, QC

Director Sales and Marketing / Sales Agent
December 2010 – July 2012
Recruited by vendor TCI to regenerate efforts and revise the entry strategy for European market leader Cegid Group. Compiled extensive industry statistics to build a marketing framework and create a grassroots sales strategy. Established the criteria defining best prospects in specialized retail verticals. Bridged communications between TCI and Cegid to localize marketing materials and plan NRF (NYC) participation.
Demonstrated exceptional resourcefulness by conceptualizing and validating Smart Retail Solution (www.smartretailsolution.com) as a premium turnkey SME management system
Aggressively pursued industry leaders Browns Shoes, Jacob, Axis Boutique, Mobilia, Maison Corbeil and multiple independent retailers across Quebec
Contracted referral partners from manufacturing, wholesale distribution and introduced the concept of sub-vendors to boost channel sales and increased pipeline traffic by 300%

VVS Productions – Digital Media Division, Montreal, QC

Manager Business Development
January 2010 – October 2010
Promoted and mandated to actively research additional market applications for the VVS content delivery system, conduct forecasts for new markets and advise the CEO on contractual conditions.

Sales Agent / Business Development Adviser
May 2008 – December 2009
Recommended by Sygenics to head the new division and secure resources to penetrate the very competitive Hospitality industry. Drafted and implemented an aggressive six month action plan. Maintained tight control of deployment schedules and expenses by coordinating marketing, sales and technical activities.
Met ambitious, time sensitive, objectives and surpassed sales targets by 25%, negotiating long-term $MM content distribution and licensing agreements across Canada
Outperformed larger competitors Ameritel, Mobile Assets, MRC Networks, Harco, Omega Global, Wanderport and TravelNet by closing first beta test site Hotels
Initiated negotiations with COGIR and Metropolitan Structures Inc. to deploy the VVS system as a new revenue centre and property management solution adding multimillion dollar opportunities

Carpette Concept, Vancouver, BC

Sales Agent / Marketing Adviser / Western Canada Sales Manager
September 2002 – May 2008
Referred by Lock and Associates to increase market shares in Western Provinces. Redefined business practices, adjusted product mix, perfected training methodologies and forged alliances with industry leaders Bugatti, Cantrex and Kyle Bunting to reposition Carpet Concept.
Catapulted territory sales by 300% in first six months, doubled to 600% by year two
Responsible for a 25% increase in global sales and improving national ranking from top 50 to top 10
Posted the best trade show results for net sales, units sold and highest margins for five years in service

Freed&Freed International – Black DOT Division, Vancouver, BC

Interim Brand Manager (6 month contract)
March 2002 – September 2002
Hired by the president of a leading Canadian manufacturer to penetrate the retail sports industry and develop a distribution base for the incoming Brand Manager.
Gained instant brand recognition by signing and leveraging Olympic gold winner Jasey-Jay Anderson
Recruited and lead team responsible for gaining category support from 21% of Canadian sports retailers, secured commitments from major distributors Source for Sports, Forzani Group and specialty outlets

New Westminster Community Development Society – Learn$ave, Vancouver, BC

Promotional Consultant (6 month contract)
September 2001– March 2002
Contracted by the CEO to obtain sponsored media support for an experimental Provincial program aimed at partially funding Continuing Education.
Built and executed an investment free promotional strategy that was instrumental in the success of the program
Successfully secured sponsored coverage from major television networks, newspapers and radio stations in the Lower Mainland

Sygenics, Montreal, Qc

Business Development Agent / VP Sales
November 1999 – July 2001
Hired as a Consultant to advise ongoing business transformation and market repositioning from custom CAD applications to Enterprise Software Licensing.
Organically created the Small Medium Enterprise Division and tailored the digitized Service Regional Admission Montreal application process, leading to a promotion to VP Sales
Collaborated in securing $1M Canadian investments from private (VC) and government agencies

Rossignol Skis Canada – National Head Office, Granby, Qc

National Snowboard Promotions / Team Manager
April 1998 – July 1999
Promoted to coordinate Canadian promotions under the direction of the Brand Manager. Responsible for a team of 10 technical reps and 30 sponsored athletes. Prepared and presented product knowledge seminars to North-American Executives and sales agents based on field tests and initial market response.
Manager After-Sales Service
June 1994 – April 1998
Accountable for the national after-sales service budget, supervision and training of a team of three technicians and in-house quality control.
Aligned the relationship between European production, Canadian distribution and nationwide retail/resort outlets, delegated as the exclusive negotiating contact for European quality control Director
Negotiated multiple self-financing agreements worth $150k to modernize operations and integrate CRM
Implemented new procedures and guidelines that reduced warranty replacement costs by 60% while maintaining an industry leading 87% satisfaction rate
Orchestrated a fully sponsored spectacular promotional event for NSIA trade-show guests
  
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