Duane Fay
E-mail : ******@*******.*** Tel: 506-***-****
** ****** ******, ****** **, E1A 6A5
Profile
Success driven professional with a proven record of achievement in Management and Sales
Makes clear commitments and follows through on achieving them within a specified timeframe
Project management skills, able to juggle & prioritize multiple responsibilities
Ability to handle issues of a confidential nature with tact and diplomacy
Person of high integrity, consistent and acts in life with clear and visible set of values & beliefs
Professional Experience
GREAT CANADIAN DOLLAR STORE Moncton, NB (2018-2019)
Business Development – Work directly with owners and their team as well as the Head Office team to ensure all aspects of layouts and merchandising were completed on time and budget.
Communication – Establish a solid communication between the owners, their teams and Head Office to efficiently have the store ready for opening date.
BASS PRO SHOP Moncton, NB (2015-2018)
Sales Lead/Team Lead for the footwear department
Business Development - Work directly with the team in footwear department to achieve sales
and obtain top customer service
Business Development – Lead all areas of receiving, merchandising, training of team, to ensure
best possible profitability
Communication – Establish opened lines of communication between staff and management to obtain
efficiency in the footwear department
SEARS Moncton, NB (2015)
Took on a position with Sears while exploring opportunities related to management field
CO-OP ATLANTIC Moncton, NB (1999-2011)
Program Co-ordinator - Convenience Stores (2005-2011)
Managed all aspects of the development and operation of Rite Stop (Co-op) Convenience Stores as part of a program aimed at developing mutually beneficial partnerships with independent owners
Driving Performance - Worked directly with independent store owners to establish plans to increase business profitability; worked on budgets, renovation plans and merchandising
Sales - Increased sales each year by 10-15%
Resources Management - Managed all timelines, equipment purchasing, budgeting in order
achieve profitable results for each store
Project Management… Established a solid communication base with the independent owners and head office which resulted in effective project management of each location
CO-OP BASICS GROCERY STORES (1999 -2005)
Project Co-ordinator
Managed the complete renovations and conversion of full scale grocery stores into a discount format over a 5 year period
Operations - Managed the operational issues for the stores as well as the follow up of new and pertinent information directed from the General Manager
Business Liaison - Established and maintained communications between the stores and head office, which allowed the stores to be completed on time and on budget
CASH CONVERTERS, Moncton, NB (1994-1999)
Director of Operations
Directed 5 independent buy and sell stores in Atlantic Canada to increase sales and profit
Performance Management /Coaching - Directed 5 teams on proper merchandising; communicated info to independent owners on suggested changes to improve results
Training/Employee Development - Coordinated the training of new or existing employees, particularly in buying and selling skills, to ensure company’s profit margin
Sales - Achieved a 15 to 18% increase in sales and a much stronger identity to the chain and each location through establishing a solid and knowledgeable team based store
ALDO SHOES INC., St Laurent, QC (1985-1994)
District Manager
Directed 2 Districts on separate occasions; 8 stores in Western Canada and 9 stores in Eastern Canada to achieve company goals
Management - Managed the overall operations of stores (administrative, sales, human resources, merchandising, finance, training and development)
Leadership - Established a solid team base for both Western and Eastern Canada stores trough efficient recruiting and in-house training
Sales - Won award for “Best increase from previous year” for a previously struggling district through the development of effective sales and merchandising strategies as well as hands-on leadership
Coordination - Coordinated the logistics and training of prominent sections of the stores
Financial - Developed budget and sales strategies
Professional Development
In-house Training
Retail Management and Training
Purchasing & Records Management
Customer Relationship Management & Customer Service
Merchandizing Of General Merchandise
Merchandizing of Grocery and Convenience Stores
Multiple Store Supervision
Recruitment and Personal Management Course
Business Management, Advertising, and Marketing
Basic Accounting and Bookkeeping Practices
Volunteer Contribution
Basketball, Softball
Working with young people
Coaching Basketball
Volunteered for Harrison Trimble Friends of the Trojans