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-***-****
*****.******.****@*****.***
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-***-****
*****.******.****@*****.***
References
• Teresa Strugess
Instructor (Marketing)
Nait
Edmonton, AB
Phone: 780-***-****
Email: ********@****.**
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: ********@****.**
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: **********@*******.***
• Clara Dearden
Area Manager
Wine and Beyond
Edmonton, AB
Phone: 780-***-****
• Keven McGhan
Instructor (Management)
Nait
Edmonton, AB
Phone: 780-***-****
Email: ******@****.**
Pawel Milosz Maka
393 Desrochers Blvd SW
Edmonton AB, Canada T6W 3J4
Cell: 780-***-****
*****.******.****@*****.***