Gary Tobin
Pierrefonds, Quebec, H9J 2V6
Mobile : 438-***-****
To whom it may concern,
For the last 30 years I have been in sales and customer service in various industries: Marketing, Advertising, Printing, Graphics and Information Technology. My main concern has always been to build a trusting relationship with the client so that they know I am always there for them to take care of their needs.
The following is an overview of my background and accomplishments. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Gary Tobin
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17115 Emile-Nelligan, apt 4
Pierrefonds, Quebec, H9J 2V6
Mobile : 438-***-****
Work Experience :
Elco Systems
Wholesaler in computer hardware, software, components and peripherals May 2010 – present
- Consulted and sold the above to government and corporate accounts focusing on staying within their budget
- Worked with organizations who resold items they bought from me
- Chose areas to increase my knowledge where I could give expert advice to my clients
- Worked with institutions in Canada and the United States Insight Canada
Reseller in computer hardware, software, components and peripherals October 2006 – April 2009
- Advised school districts, various levels of government and corporate accounts in their conclusive needs
- If clients knew what they wanted but didn’t know what they needed, I took care of the research to offer various alternatives within their budget
- Took on angry clients from other sales representatives to keep them as happy ongoing clients
- Worked with organizations across Canada
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17115 Emile-Nelligan, apt 4
Pierrefonds, Quebec, H9J 2V6
Mobile : 438-***-****
Creative Marketing
Marketing and advertising agency
March 1999 – September 2006
- Helped clients increase their market share within specified demographics
- Consulted with clients on how to standardize their corporate image
- Worked side by side with clients on how to proceed with advertising promotions
- Created various stages in campaigns for immediate, short term and long term visions Chronicle Newspaper
English weekly paid subscription newspaper in the West Island of Montreal June 1997 – February 1999
- Sold newspaper advertisements to advertising agencies and retail franchises
- Consulted with advertising agencies as to what they can suggest their customers to promote
- Worked with the editorial department to come up with local events that clients could sponsor
- Guided other sales representatives with promotions to increase their client’s advertising volume Gary Tobin 4
17115 Emile-Nelligan, apt 4
Pierrefonds, Quebec, H9J 2V6
Mobile : 438-***-****
Encore Communications – (co-owner)
Advertising agency specializing in print and radio February 1990 – May 1997
- Consulted with International companies to increase their market share in Canada
- Worked closely with clients to increase visibility within specified demographics
- Created ideas for clients to promote themselves to other companies and/or to the consumer
- Coordinated all stages of production on a creative level for client’s promotional materials Education / Training
CENTRE D’EDUCATION DES ADULTES JEANNE-SAUVE, Montreal French course
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Montreal
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing
ROGER ST. HILAIRE, Montreal
Sales training course
References available upon request