Kyle McCollum
Guelph, Ontario
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SKILL SET
oAn enthusiastic team player and leader with an intense drive for results complemented by excellent interpersonal capabilities acquired through various marketing endeavors.
oExceptional analytical and problem solving abilities developed through school projects and working as an assembly line worker.
oSelf-motivated and action orientated that can work independently with strong communicative skills inherited from mentors, educational studies, and working within a library.
oProficiency with Microsoft Office software; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, that help communicate clearly and make data-driven decisions.
EDUCATION
20014 – Present Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing Management, University of Guelph
oThird Year
oSuccessfully enumerated to Dean’s List for three consecutive semesters.
2009 – 2013 St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Brampton, Ontario
Grade 12
oDeveloped leadership skills as captain for football and rugby.
oHonor roll eight consecutive semesters.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2016 – Present Mosaic, Mississauga Ontario
Team Lead and Brand Ambassador
oTeam Lead for an activation in Vancouver for Loblaws. Responsibilities include; reporting, communicating with program coordinators and field managers, speaking with clientele in a professional manner, and organizing the team for a successful activation.
oDemonstration of leadership skills such as motivating others, leading and directing with a positive, optimistic approach.
oExperiential marketing promotions with brands such as Samsung and Loblaws
oCreate a positive interaction with the public for a memorable experience.
2015 – Present XL LifeStyle, Guelph Ontario
Campus Manager, Promotional representative, and Event Leader
oCampus Manager for a major event in Guelph. Independently responsible for coordinating with clients, organizing, recruiting, enthusiastically motivating, managing and coaching sales staff to help encourage a 7% increase in sales and ensure a successful event.
oLed and enthusiastically encouraged a large group of people through various events while working apart of a team.
oPromote various events; successfully increased sales by selling tickets; and help market by word of mouth and on social media.
2015 – Present McLaughlin Library, University Of Guelph, Guelph Ontario
Library Assistant – Circulation Services
oCharge/discharge, renew and organize library materials. Requires attention to detail while working in an organized fashion.
oAnswer directional inquiries and reference questions; helping to develop social skills and solve problems on a shift to shift basis.
2016 Symmetree Renovations, Brampton Ontario
General Labourer
oConstructing decks, renovating houses, and communicating with clients under the supervision of a talented contractor.
o Finishing jobs to completion by following methodical instructions and paying severe attention to detail in order to ensure satisfaction for clients.
2013 - 2015 Brampton Assembly Plant, Chrysler, Brampton Ontario
Assembly Line Worker
oWork systematically on an assembly line, operating tools and robotics to fixture specific parts onto particularly identified cars.
oFollow instructions efficiently and solving problems quickly to learn a variety of jobs becoming a reliable and dependable worker.
2013 – 2014 North Park Sobeys, Brampton Ontario
Deli Clerk
oSlice, cut, weigh, and price stock in a considerate manner. Requires attention to detail and organizational skills for stocking product.
oSocialize with customers, provide their exact requests, and solve problems on a day to day basis.
oClean and sanitize entire work area to ensure quality and safe standard of food. Attentively ensure work was completed diligently for food safety reasons.
2010 – 2013 City of Brampton, Chris Gibson Recreation Centre, Brampton Ontario
Skate Guard
oTaught children how to skate.
oSupervised public skates and shinnies; collecting tickets, sweeping the floors and maintaining a safe environment.
ACADEMIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE
2016 Company Financial Analysis
oGather company financial data into an excel document in order to analyze trends and ascertain an opinion on future investments. Gained analytical skills with Microsoft Office and became familiar with financing.
2015 Lemonade Day Project
oGroup based project consisting of creating a brand of lemonade and selling the product to consumers on campus creating the opportunity to learn how to adapt in a team, communicate a product to unfamiliar people, and present leadership skills.