Tracey Lyn Thompson

** ******* ****, *********, ** N3P 1R6

acejxb@r.postjobfree.com

519-***-**** (residence) / 226-***-**** (cell)

Highlights of Skills

. Proven success in sales and customer service; able to successfully

negotiate price points and influence purchasing decisions

. Strong time and staff management skills

. Experienced in purchasing, shipping/receiving, sales, supervision and

motivation of staff

. Productive employee with a positive attitude

Professional Experience

Emsa Mufflers Canada Inc., St. George, ON 2013-2014

Canadian Sales Director

. Locating and establishing the Distribution Centre in St. George ON for a

company based out of Monterrey, Mexico

. Set up legal corporation, company bank account and arranged various

business matters including HST registration WSIB and payroll

. Initiated initial contacts to potential customers in person to promote

aftermarket automotive supplies

. Performed purchasing and ensured inventory levels and quality control

standards were met

. Serviced existing accounts, obtained orders and established new accounts

by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or

potential sales outlets and other trade factors

. Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on

pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising

techniques

Store-N-Save Self-Storage, Brantford, ON 2012-

2013

Property Management Assistant

. Assist prospective tenants in selecting, reserving, and renting units;

promote and sell products and services

. Ensure all legal documents are completed correctly and signed by

occupants or lessee

. Responsible for record keeping, security, bad debt collection,

promotional efforts, cash control, banking deposits and

recording/balancing of daily transactions; forward reports to Corporate

Office

. Market services/products to corporate accounts

Flangex Manufacturing, Brantford, ON 2008-2012

Procurement Manager

. Sourced reliable vendors/suppliers to provide quality goods; negotiated

prices and contracts; reviewed technical specification for raw material,

quantity and availability for delivery

. Inventory Control and forecast demand to ensure adequate inventory levels

. Attended trade shows across North America; solicited business with China,

India and Mexico

. Supervised 4 staff; hiring, promotion, dismissal and reviews

. Liaised with management, suppliers, shipping/receiving and customs

brokers; ensured documentation for international shipments were in order

and correct

The Automotive Edge, Hagersville, ON 2005-2008

Assistant Production Manager (2006-2008)

. Responsible for daily production work orders for 15 employees

. Purchased raw materials (China) and maintained inventory levels

. Participated in daily production meetings to ensure production deadlines

were met

. Liaised with partnering company in the United States to explore new ideas

and ensure consistency in policy and procedures

Assistant Shipping Manager (2005-2006)

. Ensured goods were shipped in a timely and efficient manner; scheduled

trucking throughout North America

. Issued appropriate fill orders to all shipping attendants

. Obtained B Driver's License; assisted with deliveries between production

locations

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Tracey Lyn Thompson

519-***-**** (residence) / 226-***-**** (cell)

Professional Experience con't

Robert Lindsay Bus Lines, Nanticoke, ON 2002-2005

School Bus Operator

Sundrim Golf Course, Caledonia, ON 2000-2002

Customer Service/ Cashier

Geronimo Canada Ltd., Toronto, ON 1987-1997

Sales Coordinator/Buyer

Education

Fanshawe College

Microsoft Office 2004

. MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Outlook

Conestoga College

Scheduling Program 1986

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