Rodney Weleschuk

#**-***** ***** ******, ***** Ridge, BC, V4R 2E4

Mobile: 778-***-**** E-mail: acr16u@r.postjobfree.com

Skills I have acquired

Education & Training

• Graduated grade twelve - Harry Ainlay Composite High, Edmonton

• Graduate of the Est-Elle Academy of Hair, Edmonton

• Graduate of the Douglas College Self Employment Program, Maple Ridge

• Various corporate sponsored sales workshops and seminars Volunteer Activities

• Student instructor - Textiles Dept of Harry Ainlay Composite High

• Floral design instructor - Community of West Vancouver Adult Education

• Provided educational lectures & demonstrations for various social clubs: Continued…

… Working with people

• Managing staff and customer

relations in a retail business

• Demonstrating, promoting and

selling products & services

• Customers qualification, finalizing

and closing sales

• Recruiting, hiring and training

effective employees

• Providing polite and courteous

service at all times

• Listening and providing clear

written & verbal communication

• Problem solving and implementing

effective alternatives

• Sharing ideas and promoting

communication in group situations

• Teaching others new skills or

product knowledge

• Advocacy and care giving for

mentally ill & challenged people

• Encouraging workplace sensitivity,

optimism and levity

• Mentorship and fostering the

strengths of each team member

… Working with things

• Managing all operational aspects

of a retail business

• Quick to learn new products,

operations and services

• Operating computerized inventory

and point of sales terminals

• Merchandising inventory effectively

in a sales environment

• Display design and coordinating

display implementation

• Extensive product knowledge in

diamonds, gems and jewelry

• Extensive plant knowledge and

floral industry experience

• Extensive product knowledge in

furniture construction & upholstery

• Garment and quilt construction,

pattern making and layout

• Extensive knowledge in Birds and

small animal care

• Knowledge of bikes and the

Cycling industry

• Accomplished and experienced

professional Floral Designer

… Working with information

• Developing marketing plans and

promotional materials

• Providing clear written & verbal

communication

• Analyzing sales results to

associated costs

• Creating sales and purchasing

strategies based on history

• Pricing products and establishing

business profit margins

• Developing and implementing

sales targets

• Compiling and review of

transaction and credit records

• Organizing and coordinating

delivery of inventory and products

• Selecting and purchasing products

and materials for sale

• Staff scheduling and issuance of

workplace procedures & policies

• Basic bookkeeping and accounting

computer software

• Monitoring internal & external

communication & follow-up

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

West Vancouver Garden Club

Capilano Flower Arrangers Club

Georgian Club

Newcomers Club of West Vancouver

Rodney Weleschuk

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Employment History

References

Thank-You for your consideration.

Branch Manager

BCSPCA Education & Adoption Centre - Surrey

Contact: Jane Talbot @ 604-***-**** ext. #1426

February 2014 to September 2015

Store Manager &

Sales Representative

Cap’s Westwood Cycle - Maple Ridge

Contact: Rhys Pickup @ 604-***-****

July 2011 to September 2013

Animal Care Specialist &

Sales Representative

Mr. Pets - Coquitlam

Contact: Greg Penno @ 604-***-****

April 2010 to June 2011

Store Manager &

Sales Representative

Petcetera - Coquitlam

Contact: Linda Livingstone @ 604-***-****

December 2007 to May 2008

Store Manager &

Sales Representative

Jordans Interiors - Coquitlam

Contact: Chris Funk @ 604-***-****

October 2005 to October 2007

Store Manager &

Sales Representative

Mappins Jewelers - Burnaby

Contact: Joann Terry @ acr16u@r.postjobfree.com

March 2004 to October 2005

Store Manager &

Sales Representative

Fannys Fabrics - Maple Ridge

Contact: Anneli Foster @ 204-***-****

April 2003 to March 2004

Sales Representative &

Design Associate

Scan Designs Furniture - Langley

Contact: Keld Jensen @ 604-***-****

February 2001 to April 2003

Sales Representative &

Design Associate

Home and Patio Gallery – Burnaby

Contact: N/A ‘Business Closed’

April 1999 to February 2001

Owner, Sales

Representative & Florist

Elements of Nature Fresh Wreaths – Home Business

November/December 1995 – 2000

(seasonal wholesale business)

Tracy Waters Officer - BCSPCA Revenue Development 778-***-**** (mobile) Steve Pukesh Sales Agent - NORCO Bikes & Live to Play Sports 604-***-**** (mobile) John Williams C.E.O. - NORCO Bikes & Live to Play Sports 604-***-**** Danie Coetzee BSP Bikes - Store Manager 604-***-**** Penny Carlson Rancher acr16u@r.postjobfree.com

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