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owner manager construction company

Location:
Penetanguishene, ON, Canada
Posted:
April 27, 2015

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Resume:

William Brown

** *** ******, ***************, ** L9M 1C6, Canada

Telephone: 705-***-**** (Home)

Email: **********@*****.***

For the attention of: The HR Manager

Dear Sir/Madam,

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

I am writing to outline my extensive experience and successful track record

in business management. I believe I possess the skills, qualifications and

vital experience necessary to make a very significant contribution to your

organisation.

I am a highly skilled and commercially focused professional. As you will

note from my enclosed resume, I have developed a diverse range of skills

and experience throughout my career, encompassing operations management,

project management, financial control, marketing, team leadership and

customer relations. This has included rebuilding and launching a holiday

resort, from the business being closed for over two years to establishment

as a fully operational and profitable enterprise. I dealt with all aspects

of business management; devising and implementing high-impact strategies to

launch, establish and grow the business. My experience has spanned the

hospitality, construction and warehousing sectors, so I feel I have a lot

to offer in terms of transferable skills and expertise.

Having achieved my goals in my current role, I am now seeking a new and

suitably challenging role with the opportunity for me to contribute to

continued business growth and success. In terms of my key qualities, I

would highlight my strategic approach, strong team leadership capabilities

and my excellent organization and prioritization skills.

Please do not hesitate to call me on 705-***-**** so we can arrange an

interview to discuss my application in greater depth.

Yours faithfully,

William Brown

enc.: Resume

William Brown

68 Fox Street, Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1C6, Canada

Telephone: 705-***-**** (Home)

Email: **********@*****.***

Professional Profile

A highly skilled and focused professional, with significant expertise in

business management across a variety of settings, including hospitality,

construction and warehousing. Possesses valuable experience in business

start up and transformation; devising and implementing highly effective

strategies to establish, grow and develop profitable business operations.

Committed to achieving business objectives while remaining focused on

providing an exceptional standard of service. Widely regarded as a strong

and supportive leader, who is able to coach and develop teams to achieve

their full potential and exceed expectations.

Objective

Seeking a challenging new position aligned with existing skills and

experience, ideally a management role with the opportunity to add value to

the organisation.

Career Summary

2012 - Present SELF EMPLOYED CARPENTER

1648766 Ontario Limited

Starting up and establishing a successful business offering carpentry

services to commercial and residential clients

Coordinating the entire project lifecycle, from the preparation of

quotations, contract negotiations and project planning through to

completion of works and quality control

Building strong relationships with potential, new and existing clients,

thereby encouraging customer loyalty and repeat business

Acting as a central point of contact between clients, contractors,

architects and employees in order to ensure projects are delivered on time,

in budget and to exacting specifications

2005 - 2012 BUSINESS OWNER / OPERATIONS MANAGER

Curv Inn Resort

Purchasing, rebuilding and launching a holiday resort, from the business

being closed for over two years to establishment as a fully operational and

profitable enterprise

Devising high-impact strategies to improve operational performance,

including the implementation of optimised departmental policies,

procedures, goals and objectives

Creating and executing engaging sales, business development and marketing

initiatives, including advertising campaigns, sales promotions and website

development

Overseeing daily business operations and leading the staff team; ensuring

the delivery of high quality customer service at all times

Dealing with all aspects of HR, encompassing recruitment and selection,

staffing, training and development, team building, payroll and Health and

Safety

Completing a range of finance related duties, including budgeting and

forecasting, as well as compiling and reviewing performance data in order

to identify potential cost reductions and areas of improvement

Undertaking procurement activities and effectively managing suppliers, with

responsibility for supplier selection and key contract negotiation

Maintaining a strong awareness of competitor and market activity in order

to ensure competitive edge and appropriate pricing strategy

Career Summary cont.

2000 - 2005 BUSINESS OWNER

Lakes of Muskoka Construction

Establishing and developing a profitable construction business, providing

services to residential clients

Leading and coordinating daily operations across multiple contracts, with

responsibility for purchasing, materials control, staffing, scheduling and

inspection of works completed

Dealing with all aspects of client relations, together with detailed

financial reporting and control

1998 - 1999 PALLET MAKEUP / COORDINATOR

Molson's Breweries

Effectively managing high volume orders for distribution to retail stores,

airlines and Canadian customs

1997 - 1998 MANAGER

Salbro Bottle

Directing and coordinating warehouse operations, including distribution,

order picking, material handling, coordination of drivers and delivery

schedules

Ensuring appropriate packaging and correct labelling of shipments, as well

as the maintenance of the warehouse in line with internal policies,

procedures and Health and Safety guidelines

Education and Qualifications

Courses: Small Business Accounting Course (1987)

Woodworking course (1984)

Diploma: Grade 12 (1980)

Professional training

Health & Safety Requirements in the Handling of Hazardous Chemicals &

Workplace Dangerous Goods

WHMIS Training Tow Motor Training, IBM Canada

Personal Details

Licences: Driver; full clean licence, Valid G class driver's licence

Other: Qualified in First Aid

Interests and Activities

Currently Car racing, Hockey, Sports, DIY, Woodwork

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References are available on request



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