Manager District

JACQUELINE COUSINS

Unit # *** ***** - ** Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V4N 0Z5

Phone: (604) 510 - 0816 / Cell: (604) 839 - 2689

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OBJECTIVE

To secure a Manager position where the combination of background and expertise acquired through many years of interesting and rich working experiences will positively impact the company and its goals

PROFILE

A proven and experience District Manager, with a strong background in human resources, management and administration. Highly organized, results-driven leader, capable of taking full responsibility for the successful completion of projects and accomplishment of goals. Motivated and extremely insightful, professional with superior organizational and time management skills. A hand on professional with a proven record of success

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Sales oriented and productivity consciousProfessional with listening skills, who provides a positive liaison between company and staffGoal-oriented strategist whose confidence, perseverance and vision promote successOutstanding ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with vendors, service providers, clients, and business ownersWell known for well thought out judgment and business acumenProfessional at all times in manner and in dressStrong communication skills both written and oral

PROVEN EXPERTISEExtensive experience managing organizational resourcesExceptional ability to hire / train and inspire personnelSolid experience leading multiple projects and delivering against deadlinesSolid knowledge of market competition, and key marketing and sales strategiesProven team leadership abilities. Positive leader. Leads by exampleHighly knowledgeable of policies and procedures. Understands the importance of implementing and enforcing them Successfully implements well thought strategic plans, developing short and long-term goals leading to excellent growth in revenues and additional profit for the companyProven decision-making and analytical skills. Ability to prioritizeExperience researching, planning and managing the implementation of different projectsAssert recommendations for action plans based on identification of areas of greatest potential

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONSAchievement Award – Ocean Park Chamber of Commerce District Manager of the year 2000

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTSSuccessfully opened 4 Starbucks Coffee Company stores in the White Rock Area Successfully opened 30 stores for Claire s Accessories in Western Canada (B.C and Alberta) in 1 years Effectively managed stores during the economic crisis of the years 2009 and 2010 showing profits with low inventory shrinkage.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Starbucks Coffee Company, White Rock Area, B.C. 2004 - 2011

District ManagerOversee all stores in the area. Store visits / review paper work / meet with store managersImplemented client building strategiesCustomer service / Customer complaints Oversee staffing: Recruiting, hiring, training, performance reviews, and terminations Inventory control: Ordering / Transferring merchandise between stores / Shipping Set up 30 day action plans for improvementswell as installation of new equipment Ensure stores comply with health inspections

Blockbuster Video, Vancouver, B.C. 2002-2003

District Manager

Claire's Accessories, B.C. & Alberta 1997 - 2001

District ManagerStaffing: Recruiting, recruiting fairs, hiring, training, performance reviews and terminationsSet up and implement computer systems / deal with computer issues Assess potential real estate opportunities Store assessments / store organization Monthly meetings with managers Budgeting / Loss prevention Merchandising / Inventory control Store’s repair and maintenance

Auld Phillips, Chilliwack, B.C. 1994-1997

District Manager

Tamara’s Florist, Maple Ridge, B.C. 1984-1991

Owner Operator

Dog’s Ear T-shirt Boutique, Vancouver, B.C. 1979-1982

District Manager

VOLUNTEER WORK

Community Work with Starbucks Coffee Company: Fundraising for Camp Alexander, food bank, breast cancer, among others

EDUCATION AND RELATED COURSES

Multiple in house training courses at Starbucks Coffee Company

Sprott Shaw Community College, Langley, B.C. 2003- 2004

Social Services Program - Graduated

Douglas College, Vancouver, B.C. 1984

Business Management

Excellent Personal and Professional References Available Upon Request

JACQUELINE COUSINS

Unit # 119-*****-** Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V4N 0Z5

Phone: (604) 510 - 0816 / Cell: (604-***-**-**

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REFERENCES

Starbucks Coffee Company

Carolyn Smidt

Manager

Phone: (604) 510 - 2780

Donna Papazian

Phone: (604) 444 - 1165

Leone Pierce

Phone: (604) 308 - 0226

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