MATTHEW JAKOBCZAK
** ******* *****, **********, *******, L4L 6Y1
Tel: 647-***-**** E-mail: ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Positive attitude, works cooperatively with a wide range of people including managing customer relationships
Knowledgeable and experienced with Wal-Mart US/Canada Retail Link.
Remains calm and works well under demanding conditions
Highly self-motivated, coupled with dedication and enthusiasm
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills built through customer relationships
Multitask: extremely dependable in completing projects accurately and on time
Proficient in Microsoft office applications, management software and the internet as a research tool
EDUCATION
Business Management Diploma 2007 - 2009
Humber College, Toronto, ON
Courses include: Operations Management, Professional Selling, E-Commerce, Human Resources, Leadership, Accounting, Business Law, Entrepreneurship, and Finance
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Clear understanding of productivity improvement, project management, process selection strategy, supply chain management, inventory management, forecasting just-in-time production
Conduct, manage, and assess major opportunities, issues, and risks threw the use of E-Commerce
Developed skills in motivation, discipline, conflict resolution, communicating with employees, and coaching
Effectively and efficiently manage the resources of people, money, materials and time to achieve organizational objectives
Proficient in conducting sales meetings, delivering sales presentations, prospecting, and building relationships
Knowledgeable in human resource policies, procedures, and programs in large and small organizations
Strong knowledge in Microsoft office software programs.
Strong skill set in accounting process.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Investor 2010 - Present
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
For the past 3 years I have been a full time Real Estate investor & Equity trader.
Current investments are self managed now and beginning the start of a family, thus why I am looking for a full time position with a company to grow with.
Bought, sold, and rented 20+ single family homes in the United States.
Formed partnerships on 2 apartment buildings in US; $5 million of real estate.
Raised over $600,000+ of private capital for Real Estate projects.
Traded US equities for 7+ years. Traded $6,000 into $80,000
Highly disciplined and dedicated to grow.
Excellent verbal and written communications, customer service, attention to detail, and use of MS office programs.
Customer Development / Admin associate 2011-2013
Crossmark Canada, Mississauga, ON
Crossmark is a sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry.
Account responsibilities included: Shoppers Drug Mart, Highland Farms, 3M, Loblaw’s, and many others.
Assisted account executives with all day to day activities of sales and administrative work.
Helped increase sales in all major accounts with executives.
Personally maintained and created new sales with small retailers such as Highland farms.
Strategized marketing ideas for our clients and customers.
Created presentations on sales, marketing, products, ect.
Completed all administrative work for accounts responsible
Customer Development / Analyst 2009 - 2011
Kimmel Sales Limited, Vaughan, ON
Kimmel sales are the leading Private Label Potato Chip manufacturer in North America.
Account responsibility include: Wal-Mart US, Wal-Mart Canada, Giant Tiger, Dollar Tree, Wegmans, and Liquidation World.
Increased sales in all key accounts by 45%+
Exceeded targets by 20%+
Maintained current key accounts while taken on additional accounts
Attained new Liquidation World business
Grew Wal-Mart US store count by shipping to 4 additional distribution centers
Achieved roll out program for Giant Tiger’s new Ol Grandad’s stores
Developed customer relationships while increasing business sales threw sales strategies, PO implementation, new SKU proposal, and forecasting sales.
Analyze competitive product information to adapt towards changes in the industry
Assisted with various Canadian and U.S accounts.
Prepared production schedule for manufacturer plant.
Completed store checks for pricing updates, SKU display, and competitor review.
Source, analyze, and prepare recommendations using retail link.
Monitor all Purchase Orders to ensure 100% on time delivery and 99% fill rate.
Priority Calendar Updates, New Store/store conversion updates, and identification of distribution and merchandising opportunities.
Prepared category analysis to identify account specific sales strategies to achieve business objectives and drive profitable growth.
Assistant to Sales Manager 2007 - 2009
New Horizon Marketing, Woodbridge, ON
New Horizon Marketing is a manufacturer sales rep agency.
Provide category analysis and help to identify account specific sales strategies
Creating audit’s to increase business sales
Prepared sales presentations for buyers meetings
Competitive shopping
Developed web sites for internet sales
REFRENCES
Available upon request