Project Manager Sales

Peter Nordlund

*** ****** ******, ********* ** . Ottawa K2B 5T1

613-***-**** . **************@*****.**

Career Profile:

A seasoned, passionate, and results-oriented professional with experience

in team leadership, team training, sales, marketing strategies, and

presentations. Demonstrated ability to drive sales, manage profit margins,

supervise teams, control costs, and maximize profitability. Excellent

interpersonal skills allow for long-lasting and profitable relationships

with customers, as well as an ability to effectively communicate with

teams.

AREAS OF STRENGTH

Team Management Training & Development Regulatory Compliance

Presentations & Speaking Executive Communications Marketing & Strategy

Budget Analysis New Business Development Cost Reduction

Interpersonal Skills Expense Management Customer Relations

Causeway Work Center

Nov- 2014

Peer Emplyment Mentor

An outreach program to help ODSP recipients about Employment while

receiving benefits.

VINCI CHINA

mar -July 2014

Transition Contractor 6 Month Contract

Employed to help the owners correct issues arising from the purchase of an

Education Franchise system in China.

Identified problems, found solutions and implemented changes. Reorganized

the HQ, hired new staff from GM down. Built a new Franchise Flagship

Training facility, and wrote completely new training material to offer

better service to franchisees.

SHANGHAI TRAINING BEAM SOLUTIONS 2010 - 2011

General Manager

Responsible for managing all personnel, sales strategies, policies, and

processes, in addition to activities associated with budgeting, profit and

loss, cost management, forecasting, and financial analysis. Oversaw all

day-to-day operations including supervising staff, performing inventory

control, ensure cleanliness and safety, and establish positive, long-term,

and profitable relationships with customers.

. Completed 6 million RMB in sales in the first year

. Closed sales, built business, and increased word-of-mouth advertising

through excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, and

development of sales strategies

. Trained, supervised, coached, and motivated local staff, and hired

foreign expert trainers

. Prepared and implemented budgets, including design of cost-reducing

policies

. Completed sales forecasting and sales management, and demonstrated

expertise in profit and loss

. Demonstrated expertise in cost control, team motivation, and time

management

. Investigated operations to identify areas of improvement and designed

and implemented solutions

. Ensured consistently regulatory compliance and demonstrated knowledge

in rules and regulations overseeing safety, staff, and cleanliness

. Developed effective training strategies to provide opportunities for

staff to excel in their positions

AIA Lixin University 2007 - 2010

ESL Program Director

Oversaw all aspects of the ESL program including curriculum, HR duties,on

boarding and record keeping to support student success and increase

enrollment. Supervised 50+

. Taught courses in work skills, EAP, and listening, speaking, reading,

and writing skills

. Designed and implemented curriculum consistent with university goals

and missions

. Managed, motivated, and trained foreign and local teachers and staff,

including successfully communicating university and program goals and

objectives

. Designed an e-learning platform for the training of Teachers, and a

supplemental system for the students for help with accounting

principles.

Zhejiang Normal University 2004 - 2007

English Foundation Teacher / Course Director

Drove student success and implementation of university objectives through

dedication course management, lesson plan design, and staff management.

Supervised 20 people

. Acted as a liaison between parents and the school to assist in student

educational success

. Taught several University courses in English, study skills, and

communications

. Managed and supervised foreign and local teachers

. Designed and presented practice teaching skills courses for teachers

. Created, implemented, and managed a database program for student

records, which improved records accuracy and decreased time required

to complete recordkeeping

. Implemented a cross training e-learning platform for students

SHANGHAI ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF FINANCE

2007 - 2011

Head Interviewer

Interviewed potential candidates for the Masters Program at the

university, which included reviewing extensive information on students,

preparing interview questions, and assessing appropriate criteria for

candidate selection.

. Supervised interview processes and developed and implemented

procedures to ensure effective candidate selection

Hong Dou Group/Clothing and Home Textile Division

Project Manager / Consultant (2-Year Contract)

Assisted in brand development, sales, and training, including completing

office setup and records management organization.

. Acted as a project manager for the trademark registration, including

coordinating with staff to complete all documents in a timely manner

as required by law

. Assisted in fashion branding, including assisting in market

investigation and analysis, researching market trends, and developing

strategic marketing strategies

. Managed the training programs for international sales teams

Evermore Software

Project Manager / Consultant (8-Month Contract)

Led the project to translate a software program from English to French.

Sassav Group Limited

Business Development / Consultant (4-Year Contract)

Assisted in international business development to drive sales and boost

revenues. Assisted in sourcing products from overseas for China sales, and

managed the sales units.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, Noranda High School

Primary Languages: English and French

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