Sales Manager
Resume:
BRANDON YIP
E-mail: ********@*******.***
EDUCATION
Simon Fraser University (2009)
B.A., Communications & History Minor
Douglas College (2002)
Diploma, Print Futures Professional Writing Program
COMMUNICATIONS & WRITING EXPERIENCE
Vancouver Courier, The Globe and Mail, Sing Tao Daily, Contributing Writer (2002-present)
Topics include politics, pop culture, history and entertainment
Reported and wrote on the Vancouver Asian Film Festival and James Dean Film Festival
Researched and wrote feature on Elvis Presley’s Vancouver concert in August 1957
Researched, interviewed and wrote articles pertaining to health care topics such as food safety, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s disease
Wrote several essays including tributes which appeared in the obituary section
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Online Content Editor, May 2008-January 2009
Edited, rewrote and proofread all content for the new VCH website
Wrote numerous health care articles for Sing Tao Daily, including article related to the listeria outbreak last summer
Liaised effectively with database contacts for VCH website
Thinkprofits.com, Copywriter (2005-2006)
Wrote 13 website pages for client, Fujiya Japanese Foods
Conducted interviews with Fujiya management to obtain background info on the company
Consulted with Creative Director to obtain feedback and make revisions for Fujiya website copy
NetNation Communications, Inc., Copywriter (2003-2004)
Researched and wrote copy for NetNation newsletter, Host Talk
Researched and wrote article about computer protection after the 2003 blackout for NetNation newsletter
Researched, interviewed and profiled SPORG, an online registration company for NetNation newsletter
Wrote copy for promotional materials for SOHO Business Conference in Vancouver
Wrote copy for NetNation brochure
Wrote copy for NetNation magazine ad
The Other Press, Writer (2001-2002)
Authored several front page articles and covered a variety of writing assignments
Additionally assisted with editorial functions including final editing
WORK HISTORY
BeerSAVER Systems Inc., Sales Manager, April 2010-December 2011
Closed numerous sales while working in New York (June-November 2011), including one with Hooters in Farmingdale, New York
Closed sales with companies such as The Boathouse Restaurants (all locations), McCormick & Schmick’s (Portland, OR) and Joey Restaurants (all locations throughout Canada)
Closed sales with local places such as The Blarney Stone, The Met Bar & Grill, the Wings chains, Winking Judge Pub, Queen’s Cross Pub, Professor Mugs Pub (BCIT), Robin Hood Pub and the two Biercraft locations
Frequently making cold calls to businesses (local and outside Canada)
Contacting and following up with leads from trade shows
Scheduling meetings with local business managers and owners
Calling existing customers to make sure they are satisfied with the BeerSAVER System
Aritzia LP, Distribution Centre Clerk, December 2005-April 2010
Selecting, picking and scanning requested merchandise for Aritzia stores
Executing and replenishing merchandise in DC
Shipping, ensuring priority and delivery requirements are met
Ensuring the maintenance, tidiness and operational readiness of the DC
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Online Content Editor, May 2008-January 2009
Edited, rewrote and proofread all content for the new VCH website
Wrote numerous health care articles for Sing Tao Daily, including article related to the listeria outbreak in the summer of 2008
Liaised effectively with database contacts for VCH website
VOLUNTEER WORK
CKNW Orphan’s Fund Thank-a-Thon, Donation coordinator, March 2012
CKNW Orphan’s Fund, Donation collector, December 2009
PEBC Pharmacy Examination, Hall Monitor, May 2009
Vancouver Giants, Internship (Writer), June 2001-September 2001
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