Brandon James Elliot
Email: *****************@*****.***
Career_Summary
As a charismatic and dynamic manager, my employment history is rich with
personalized, professional customer service and business development. I
am tenacious in building strong relationships with internal and external
business partners. I am committed to both following and driving new
challenges and change, as well as keeping up with the routine necessities
that maintain an efficient, organized and productive work environment. I
show exceptional leadership and mentoring skills with a desire for
fostering development of self and associates. I have an eye for detail
and am a critical thinker who will also look outside the box.
Accomplished in:
Salesmanship/Customer Service Developing Clientele
Accurate Ordering/Inventory Leadership and Training
Control
Problem Solving Time Management/Organization
Professional_Experience
October 2005 to Present - Fortinos Ltd.
March 2010 to Present - Seafood Department Manager
Fortinos, Plains Road, Burlington, ON
. Increased sales 5.5% annually by establishing and retaining customer
loyalty
. Responsible for operations and profitability of a $1,100,000 annual
sales department
. Trained newly hired seafood managers for other Fortinos locations
. Hired and trained all seafood department staff; minimized employee
turnover
. Maintained weekly logs of sales, purchases, shrink, labour and
inventory
. Assisted in development of the current format for Fortinos fresh
seafood displays
Nov. 2008 to Mar. 2010 - Interim Asst. Meat Mgr., Union Steward, JHSC Co-
Chair
Fortinos, Lakeshore and Brock, Oakville, ON
. Refined Sales skills; selling to hundreds of customers weekly
Responsible for ordering fresh and frozen meat product according to
sales movement
Developed ability to properly identify and efficiently wrap cuts of
meat
. Learned basic meat cutting skills; use of production planner
Oct. 2007 to Oct. 2008 - Seafood Department Manager (1 Year Contract)
Fortinos, Lakeshore and Brock, Oakville, ON
. Directed all seafood employees to secure efficient and courteous
customer service
. Made a concerted effort to maximise sales goals and profitability
. Organised damages and recalls; vigilant in seeking return credit
. Scheduled and coached employees with patience and understanding
Nov. 2006 to Sept. 2007 - FT Seafood Clerk, Union Steward, JHSC Co-Chair
Fortinos, Lakeshore and Brock, Oakville, ON
. Consistently improved accuracy in fresh, frozen and supply orders
. Refined ability to merchandise full-serve and self-serve displays with
flair
. Developed friendly relationships with store clientele and employees
. Upheld the rights of union members under the contractual agreement
. Met monthly to identify and suggest solutions to store health and
safety concerns
Oct. 2005 to Nov. 2006 - Part-time Seafood Clerk
Fortinos, Plains Road, Burlington, ON
1. Learned opening, closing and day duties of the department with
enthusiasm
2. Went above and beyond in salesmanship to achieve customer satisfaction
3. Developed a good knowledge of seafood as well as a strong work ethic
Oct. 2004 to June 2005 - Merchandiser
Shoppers Drug Mart, Appleby Line, Burlington,ON
4. Built end displays, signage and labels in an aesthetically pleasing
arrangement
5. "Faced" and maintained shelf stock using overstock and load shipments
July 2002 to Dec. 2002 - Inventory/Shipping
Radian, Oakville, ON
6. Responsible for keeping track of parts on hand and arranging their
locations
7. Accurately picked and packaged parts based on order sheet
8. Lead and directed an inventory team of five to re-align radio tower
part storage
Education
2013 - Lift Truck Safety Class 3 Code 2, Class 2 Code 3
. Forklift One
2011 - Certified Food Handler
. Halton Regional Health Department
2009 - First Aid and CPR
. St.John's Ambulance
2007 - Joint Health and Safety Certification
2003 - Business (Marketing) Diploma
. Mohawk College Applied Arts and Technology, Hamilton, ON
*Recipient of "Wal-Mart Marketing Award"
*Represented Mohawk in OCMC (Ontario Colleges Marketing
Competition)
2001 - General Arts and Science
. Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, Hamilton, ON