G.John Davidson
Business Development Manager, Specialist - Self-employed
*** ********* ****., ***** *** - London, ON N6H-4P8
************@******.*** - Home # 519-***-**** cell phone # 519-***-****
A sales and marketing professional with an outstanding track record in new business development. A
demonstrated ability to promote a broad range of goods and services, from technical equipment to professional
services to charitable fundraising. Known to be an effective communicator who motivates others.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Business Development Manager, Specialist
Self-employed - September 2007 to Present
Pertisipatated in, various Trade Shows products and Services Sales Coach and Trainer Sales&Marketing
Manager Garage door Depot Costco Road Shows South Western Ontario Eclips Technologies Retractable
screen doors road show Manager SWO
Director of Sales and Marketing
Breezeway Retractable Screen Doors - September 2005 to January 2007
Set up an advertising and marketing plan
Oversaw the hiring process for sales employees, including advertising, interviewing and hiring
Set up and administered the training process for the sales team
Responded to any concerns expressed by the public or clients
Supervised and participated in off site Trade Shows and Events
Sales Manager
ScreenAway - London, ON - May 2005 to September 2005
Responsibilities
Sales Manager
Tech Club - May 2004 to May 2005
Marketing Manager
Cellular Solutions - London, ON - June 2003 to May 2004
January 2002 - March 2003
Marketing Specialist
Telus Mobility - London, ON - February 2000 to January 2002
March 2003 - June 2003
Sales Manager
Rogers AT&T - London, ON - June 1999 to February 2000
Channel Manager
Bell Mobility - London, ON - June 1997 to June 1999
Regional Supervisor
Ultimate Gourmet Cookies - Montréal, QC - November 1994 to May 1997
Hired and supervised all staff
Maintained documentation over all weekly operational activities
Provided ongoing liaison with management and retail outlets
Insured consistency of product
Overall supervision of setups, presentations and continuity
Department Manager
Wal Mart Canada Inc - London, ON - March 1994 to October 1995
Provided daily on going customer service, including cross selling products
Responsible for merchandising and displays from assembly and change of modules to final set up
Completion of replenishment order sheets and related management reports on a daily basis
Interface with senior store management to solve problems relating to customer complaints, inquiries, staffing,
and in store promotions etc..
Sales Manager Communications/Director of Sales and Marketing
Bennett Telepaging Inc - London, ON - May 1990 to March 1995
Cellular Telephones)
Established a corporate and public client base
Set up a distributorship in Sarnia (Bennett Telepaging Inc.)
Provided services to clients to identify and solve problems with equipment and billings
Coordinated all marketing and promotions, including flyers, radio, television and print media
Director of Corporate Sales and Relations
Super 8 Motels, London - Sarnia, ON - December 1992 to May 1993
Hosted exhibits, trade shows and interest group demonstrations.
Ensured the needs of all users of meeting facilities were met.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing
University of British Columbia
1969 to 1972
SKILLS
Trade Show Specialist Product Trainer for Different companies in Costco stores Southwestern Ontario I have
worked the the Western Fair London the Toronto CNE as well as smaller shows