Manager Management

Ronald L. Lassaline

acrscs@r.postjobfree.com

*** ********* **. *. 519-***-**** (H)

Amherstburg, ON N9V 3Z9 519-***-**** (M)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Creative professional with exceptional skills in management, leadership, interpersonal relations procurement and sales. Extensive background in the following broad-based competencies:

• Considerable experience in vendor management, including bid negotiation, procurement, print, and production

• Comprehensive knowledge of process development, personnel management, and team building

• Skilled in new customer acquisition through various mediums, including trade shows, social media, online supplier portals, and web research

• Strong background in corporate event planning and execution

• Proven ability to cultivate productive partnerships with key decision makers PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JEV Marketing

Director of Business Development 2015-present

• New account acquisition

• Manage all print related programs

Brant InStore

Account Manager 2010-2015

• New account acquisition

• Manage accounts – RR Donnelley(Chrysler), Royal Bank of Canada, LCBO(Liquor Control Board of Ontario), AT&T(BBDO Atlanta), Justice Brands, Le Chateau, Suzy Shier, Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Chico’s

BBDO Windsor

Director of Procurement and Production 2005-2010

• Purchased and managed all marketing related materials for BBDO Windsor’s clients (Chrysler Canada and Lowe’s Canada) including catalogues, direct mail campaigns, and POS material

• Managed French translation and proofreading departments

• Accountable for budgets related to print production

• Member of a select group responsible for winning the Lowe’s Canada business

• Attended and approved onsite press checks at print vendors Manager of Print Production 2003-2005

• Developed, managed and staffed print production studio

• Managed 25-30 production artists and buyers

• Implemented new cost saving internal purchasing processes

• Managed the production of Chrysler Canada’s Strada magazine

• Attended and approved onsite press checks at print vendors Production Manager 1999-2003

• Coordinated projects between account group and outside vendors

• Developed the Presto bidding system for Chrysler print related purchases

• Attended and approved onsite press checks at print vendors Hargreaves, Charbonneau & Associates

Production Coordinator 1993-1999

• Coordinated projects between account group and outside vendors

• Attended and approved onsite press checks at print vendors

• Planned and coordinated the opening of the Windsor Regional Children’s Centre

• Planned and hosted the annual HCA golf tournaments

• Planned, executed, and staffed the AP Performance 250 at Berlin Speedway, including speedway contracts, event after-party, driver autograph session and take-away materials Curtis Company Limited

Plant Manager 1987-1993

• Oversaw print and finishing of customer programs

• Coordinated and scheduled projects and plant related staff

• Responsible for the acquisition of raw materials required for the printing process

• Liaison between estimating dept., sales group and production staff EDUCATION

St Clair College 1984-1987

• Business Administration and Marketing Management diploma

• Industrial Relations and Personnel Management certificates

• President of the marketing group responsible for fundraising events

• Winner of the Ontario Marketing Challenge

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