Edmonton, AB, T*M*G* 780-***-**** *******@*****.***
Experienced Management Major with proven presentation and people skills, searching for a long term career with room for expansion, a great atmosphere, and the opportunity to learn.
Summary of Qualifications:
6 years of sales, 9 years of customer service and
5 years in the Banking and Financial sector
Upsold in several roles through Question Based
Selling and other methods
Communication skills: verbal and written
Public speaking and presentation skills
Tax, accounting, and compensation training
Relevant Professional Experience
Scotiabank November 2013-July 2015
Customer Service Representative
Upsold and upgraded clients to better and more efficient products such as: Tax Free Savings Accounts, Student Loan Lines of Credit, Mortgages, Insurance (Home and Auto) and Travel Visas
Deepened the personal and business client relationships by effectively executing all services and referring bank products while achieving sales targets through daily activities and branch sales promotions
Proactively educated clients on utilizing available access channels (such as ABM, Online Banking, etc)
Other Professional Experience
Empire Ballroom/The Treasury: Vodka Bar and Eatery February 2010-November 2013
Customer Service Manager/Bottle Service Sales Manager
Established a successful Bottle Service Sales program, team, processes and controls for the Ballroom all under a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
Used an open consultative approach to negotiate losses on bottle deposits and improve profits for the Ballroom (net 30% gain)
Gained logistics, supply chain, and basic bookkeeping experience in a fast-paced, small business environment
Reorganized the $20,000 liquor room into a more manageable and liquid asset
Effectively used referrals from colleagues and customers to build business
Canadian Revenue Agency Internship January 2013-April 2013
Taxpayer Services (Business Tax Advisor)
Singlehandedly answered questions for business owners, CEO’s and shareholders about Canadian laws and business practices pertaining to Canadian businesses
Daily taught business professionals, along with their teams, how to properly file tax returns to adhere to CRA standards and guidelines
Experience filling out T1, T2, T4, T5, GST/HST returns, EI forms, CPP forms and many other important documents crucial to filing season
Volunteer Experience
Consultant
Special Olympics Edmonton
Worked and led a team of 5 young professionals to provide a detailed report of how to more effectively upgrade their communication systems
Member and Committee Member
Junior Chamber International (also known as JCI or Jaycees)
Holiday Hamper program planner
Member of the month for April 2014
MacEwan University Executive
Grant MacEwan Commerce Club – Executive Team: Director of Promotions (2013-2014)
Negotiated with businesses/potential sponsors face to face for sponsorships
Set a MacEwan record for scholarship sales/negotiations leading to a successful season
Education Professional Development
MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB
Bachelor of Commerce: Management Degree
Dean’s standing at a 3.4 GPA
Management Course Highlights
Negotiations Business Ethics Leadership in the Business World Business Consulting Business Law
Additional Information
MacEwan Commerce Club Executive – Director of Promotions
Improvisor, Performer, and Stand Up Comedian
Fluent drummer and percussionist
Competitive hockey player for 8 seasons
Recipient of multiple academic scholarships