Sales Office

Dominic de Meester

** ********* ! Mont Royal, QC H3R 3L2 ! 819-***-**** ! ****************@*******.***

Profile

College graduate possessing extensive knowledge in client services with over 14 years of experience. Personable

business professional with managerial skills. Detail oriented individual, poised and competent with demonstrated ability

to work well in a team or independently. Punctual and loyal with the capability of meeting tight deadlines.

Honest and resourceful – able to lead and oversee business operations. Talented individual who can foresee,

identify and solve problems quickly and efficiently.

Technical Skills Summary

1. Bilingual- French/English 4. Microsoft Office 7. Photoshop/InDesign

2. Accounting/Bookkeeping 5. Time Management 8. Adobe Illustrator

3. Marketing/Advertising 6. Coaching Level 1 9. Smart Serve Certified

Employment History

City of Ottawa Neighbourhood Connection Office 2013

During my internship, I was tasked with drafting documents to provide clarity and direction for the Neighbourhood

Connection Office. These included a Communications Plan for the Vanier Festival of Nations, a “Do it Yourself Press

Kit” and a “Funding Resource Booklet”.

My involvement with the Vanier-Rideau Ward partnership projects also included research for wayfinding signs and

crowdsourcing solutions and media related opportunities.

These resources are intended to give citizens tangible resources to help with their community initiatives.

National Art Centre (NAC) 2009-Present

Currently, my primary responsibility at the NAC Box Office is to make sure that over 4000 patrons are promptly seated

for their show.

As a Box Office Supervisor, I supervise the box office nightly operations, which include: ticket admissions, subscription

services and administrative services. My position demands composure, attention to detail and the ability to effectively

communicate with promoters and marketing officers. My ability to troubleshoot and prioritize quickly has provided the

NAC with the high-end service it expects.

Glue Magazine 2011-2012

During my year at Glue Magazine, the team was responsible in helping to re-brand the magazine and generating an

online presence. I led my sales team by generating 33% of the overall yearly sales goal.

As Account Executive, my primary responsibility was finding new clients to advertise in the magazine and website.

Through a strategic undertaking, I helped gain long-term contracts for the magazine. My responsibilities included: sales,

promotions, market analysis and writing creative briefs.

Dominic de Meester

Résumé, Page 2 Available for Relocation

Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (CMCC) 1999-2009

Throughout my ten years at the CMCC, I had the pleasure of working in two world-class museums, The Museum of

Civilization and The Canadian War Museum. The departments that I oversaw were the Box Office, Members Desk and

Group Entrance. After four years, I made the transition to Head Supervisor of the Box Office.

During my tenure, I gained valuable international client service experience and developed many skills including:

management, financial, training, policymaking, scheduling, grievances, teamwork, sales, interdepartmental relations,

reporting, event management, due diligence and promotion.

National Event Coordinator Assistant at Volleyball Canada 2005

As National Event Coordinator Assistant, my main responsibilities involved online team registry, research, media

relations, and related administrative duties.

This position enabled me to gain valuable experience working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

Medex Manor 2004

At Medex Manor, my main responsibility was making sure that the elderly were well-tended during their leisure time.

As Activity Organizer, I facilitated leisure programs and provided companionship to elderly Alzheimer patients. This job

demanded patience, compassion and risk management.

Education

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE – Ottawa, Ontario

Advertising Diploma 2010-2013 Deans List

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE – Ottawa, Ontario

Recreation Facility Management Diploma 2003-2005 Deans List

INDEPENDENT FILMAKERS COOPERATIVE OF OTTAWA INC. (IFCO)

INDEPENDENT FILMAKERS COOPERATIVE OF OTTAWA INC. (IFCO) Certificate 2003

ÉCOLE SECONDAIRE CATHOLIQUE GARNEAU – Ottawa, Ontario

High School Diploma 1994-1998

Interests

Sports (Hockey, Football and Golf)

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Movies (Documentaries)

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Poker

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References

Available upon request.

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