Manager Sales Representative

Thaddeus A. Weakley *** Ave Ash, Montreal, Quebec H3K 2R2

Tel. 514-***-****; ***********@*****.***

Personal Profile

Administrative and database facilitation Project design, coordination, management

Multi-party relationships Interpersonal, tact, and problem-resolution skills

Canadian Permanent Resident; U.S. Citizen Solid time-management and multi-tasking aptitudes

Working knowledge of French Proficient in MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD

Work Experience

Project and General Manager 1997-2013

Shepherds Watch, Ltd. – Montreal, Quebec (and) Ann Arbor, Michigan

Implemented quality control to existing product lines.

Picked / packed products, customs forms, multiple couriers (UPS, FedEx, Canada Post, et al).

Managed staff and other parties throughout the development cycle.

Wrote and evaluated copyrights, trademarks, patents, and paralegal.

Facilitated scheduling, A/R, A/P, purchase orders, advertising, and vendor relations.

Utilized computer extensively; database management, research, and correspondences.

Designed custom sundials, employing advanced mathematics and artistic de sign.

Increased sales and assisted with trade shows.

Property Manager 2001-date

Montreal, Quebec (and) Ann Arbor, Michigan

Landlord, property ownership and management.

Tenant screening, selection, rental agreements, and relations.

Knowing and following rental protocols of the jurisdiction.

Multi-tasking, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution.

Low-cost housing, government-subsidized tenants and housing programs.

Bookkeeping, titles, deeds, taxes, collections, et al.

Painting, plastering, and finishing.

Reparations and upgrades; drywall, tiling, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, cement,

woodwork, et al.

Rental Boards and Tribunals (e.g. Regie du Logement), paralegal, and Small Claims.

Purchase Order/Vendor Sales Representative and Check Monitor 1995-1996

BGI – Borders Services Group - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Responsible for all Waldenbooks and Borders, Inc. purchase orders and non -payroll cheques.

Prepared daily corporate mail for 1400 Waldenbooks stores.

Packaged / posted products, customs forms, multiple couriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS, Purolator).

High-speed Pitney-Bowes mailing machines.

Set-up and performed computer database management, scheduling, and client follow -up.

Managed and trained staff.

Voluntarily designed a waste management program for employer, achieving net savings of

over $25,000 per building annually. I have improved existing programs for other employers .

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Additional Leadership Experience

Sustainable Planning – Landuse – Accessibility Advisor 1989-date

Committee for the Sustainable Redevelopment of Griffintown – Montreal, Quebec

Actien-Gardien – Montreal, Quebec

Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals/ A2 Center for Independent Living / WBWC/ others

Mayor-appointed for (3) four-year terms to serve on the Ann Arbor Bicycle Coordinating Committee.

Succeeded in securing funding at 5 times that required by law for non-motorized transportation.

Direct programs, recommendations, media, and advocacy.

Compliance checks, auditing, graphic design, and administrative support.

Facilitated strong networks of users, neighbourhoods, politicians, planners, and law enforcement.

Congressional District Representative 2002-2007

Alaskan Wilderness League – Washington, D.C. / Michigan Peaceworks - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Succeeded in lobbying campaigns, parades, media events, trips to Washington D.C., New York City,

and other locales for demonstrations and meetings with Federal Representatives advising on

environmental and social policies.

Volunteer – Fund Raiser 1989-2007

Michigan Theater Foundation - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Fund-raised, provided clerical support, managed concessions, and ushered for a 1928 movie palace.

The Ecology Center of Ann Arbor - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Was the top fund-raiser in 2005, and 1st runner-up other years with an annual 161km bicycle ride.

Academic Volunteer 1991-2000

Eastern Michigan University - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Designed, fabricated and installed the 3x5 metre sundial on 5th-floor wall of a key University building.

Gave classroom presentations, loaned materials and maintained an academic showcase.

Event Coordinator and Judge 1988-1995

Michigan, and National Science Olympiads - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Event coordinator and judge for Regional, State, and National secondary school science competitions.

Academic Volunteer Presenter 1993

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Designed and presented stroboscope and science toy demonstrations for the public.

Accessibility Advisor and Volunteer 1988-1992

Washtenaw Community College – Ann Arbor, Michigan

Co-led making the College Theater wheelchair accessible in the pre-ADA/ accessibility era.

College Special Needs Advisory Committee.

Student Government.

Chess Club President – succeeded obtaining money for tournament chess boards, pieces, and clocks.

Education

B.S. Environmental Science, Honour Roll Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, Michigan 1994

DEC Liberal Arts, Dean’s List Washtenaw Community College – Ann Arbor, Michigan 1991

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