About Me

I am person who has a passion for creativity,

communication, innovation, and new challenges. I’m looking for a career where I can work with like-minded people and be challenged daily. My goal is to turn creativity into reality. I look forward to meeting with you.

Core Competencies

• Building Collaborative Relationships

• Managing Performance

• Strategic Thinking / Resourcefulness

• Self-Confidence / Self-Aware

• Personal Credibility / Integrity

• Initiative

• Developing / Empowering Team Members

• Customer Oriented

Education

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

BBA- Marketing – 2008 - 2012

Accolades

• Jason Lang Scholarship- Alberta Scholarship Programs

• Sales Management Scholarship- Investors Group (2011)

• “Best Use of Media”- Mediactive (2010)

• “The Big Idea Award”- DDB Canada (2010)

• Alexander Rutherford Scholarship- Alberta Scholarship Programs

• Star Edmonton Metro Community Choice Favorite

“Best Liquor Store” (2019, Southgate Location #597) Experience

General Manager, Wine and Beyond Store 597

Edmonton, AB- September 2017- Present

• First 12-month sales projections reached in 10 months, with a continual year over year increase in year 2

• Increased management’s effectiveness through training, coaching, sharing values, strategies and objectives

• Accomplishing company objectives by establishing plans, and budgets. Following through by allocating resources to various locations/ departments and making mid-course corrections when needed

Pawel Milosz Maka

393 Desrochers Blvd SW

Edmonton AB, Canada T6W 3J4

Cell: 780-***-****

adqgnb@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

General Manager Continued

• Maintaining highest quality of service by establishing and enforcing organization standards and rewarding staff when they go above expectations

• Maintaining professional and technical / product knowledge by attending training opportunities, and self- reviewing professional articles, establishing personal networks / relationships and participating in industry events

• Creating and developing a store culture that provides a collaborative environment along with trust so that team leaders can grow, learn, and develop

Beer Sales Manager, Wine and Beyond Store 581

Edmonton, AB- November 2015- September 2017

• Kept employees motivated, on-task and resolved

conflicts

• Devised plans of action and floor plans for daily sales and dedicated events

• Developed and maintained positive relationships

with liquor reps to discuss displays and products

• Maintained stock levels, and set order numbers to receive the necessary products

• Researched and investigated new beer

developments and future market trends

• Grew the product selection and customer loyalty

therefore creating a true destination for beer lovers Inventory Lead, Wine and Beyond Store 581

Edmonton, AB- September 2014 - November 2015

• Ensured product stock was adequate for shelves,

displays, sales, and could cover direct demand from consumers

• Analyzed sales trends, and forecasted upcoming stock needs through RMS reporting

• Evaluated LTO’s to achieve highest margins, while building and maintaining relationships with

appropriate partners

• Developed strong communications levels amongst

team members to maintain highest level of store

standards

• Maintained flexibility to match the fast pace and changing needs of the retail environment

Pawel Milosz Maka

393 Desrochers Blvd SW

Edmonton AB, Canada T6W 3J4

Cell: 780-***-****

adqgnb@r.postjobfree.com

References

• Teresa Strugess

Instructor (Marketing)

Nait

Edmonton, AB

Phone: 780-***-****

Email: adqgnb@r.postjobfree.com

Linkedin, “It is a pleasure to endorse Pawel. Pawel was a diligent, high performing student with a great attitude in both my Promotional Management and Public Relations classes. A very pleasant person to work with”

• Ray Bilodeau

Instructor (Marketing)

Nait

Edmonton, AB

Email: adqgnb@r.postjobfree.com

Linkedin, “I am most pleased to recommend Pawel. I had Pawel in my marketing class and I know him to be a positive presence in my class. His work ethic and

determination, in our marketing class, was much

appreciated. I have personally enjoyed our conversations outside of the classroom and found his views insightful. He has been cheerful and dependable”

• Chase Brackenbury

Wine Ambassador

Wine and Beyond

Edmonton, AB

Phone: 780-***-****

Email: adqgnb@r.postjobfree.com

• Clara Dearden

Area Manager

Wine and Beyond

Edmonton, AB

Phone: 780-***-****

• Keven McGhan

Instructor (Management)

Nait

Edmonton, AB

Phone: 780-***-****

Email: adqgnb@r.postjobfree.com

Pawel Milosz Maka

393 Desrochers Blvd SW

Edmonton AB, Canada T6W 3J4

Cell: 780-***-****

adqgnb@r.postjobfree.com

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