Emil Hopkinson
613-***-**** *************@*****.***
Professional Profile
Accomplished, dynamic and highly knowledgeable professional with extensive educational and
employment background. Strong analytical, leadership and organizational skills. Effective
communicator able to build strong sustainable relationships with clients, business partners, peers
and key decision makers. Strong background in insurance, administration and finance. Able to
implement and review successful process improvements with direct positive impact on productivity
and effectiveness. Ability to leverage knowledge of business operations and the importance of
networking to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Recognized for excellence in
administration, time management and strategic thinking skills.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration
Laurentian University
Graduated December 2014
Business Administration Advanced Diploma
St. Lawrence College
Graduated April 2012
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Gananoque Secondary School
Graduated 2009
Awards
Chamber of commerce award for excellences
Business Development award
Experience and Training
Owner/ Operator - World Financial Group, Cornwall ON (2012-2013)
In this position as an agent for my own business I worked to build a client base and help my
clients better understand their finances, retirement planning and life insurances plans.
Helping people from all walks of life reach their financial goals.
Educating clients on financial fundamentals so they can make wiser choices to
manage and protect their money.
Quality Control - Supply Chain Management, Cornwall ON (2011-2013)
In this role I was responsible for many aspects of supply chain activities such as
transportation, warehousing, distribution and documentation. After my promotion in May
2012 to quality control, my duties were more focused on implementation, inspecting and
improving quality initiatives.
Monitoring data management to keep accurate product, contract, and stock levels.
Working with in-house information systems and data warehouse software.
Obtained MHE licenses, hazardous material certificate and multiple health and training
certificates.
Operations analysis
Total quality management and lean operations practices.
Underwriter - Co-Operators Insurance (Internship), Cornwall ON (2012)
While interning as an underwriter I was able to learn about the operations of the insurance
industry and how to best assist clients needs.
Reviewing files and policies to offer clients the best possible protection available.
Examining the yearly and daily financials of the office to build a better understanding of
the operations.
Performing tangible and intangible inspections and reviews of client’s homes, cars and
policies to better manage the client’s requirements.
Service Clerk - No Frills, Gananoque ON (2006- 2010)
As a service clerk I would tend to the day-to-day operations of the store and assist customers
with their needs.
Responsible for the presentation of displays and other promotional products.
Receiving shipments and overseeing the quality of product upon delivery.
Working closely with customers, gaining insight on consumer behavior.
Technical & Software Skills
Excel Word Press
Web Development
Google Analytics
Word
Power Point Quick Books Simply Accounting
Apple OS Windows OS
French Lessons
Reference available upon request