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Profile
Results oriented
CSR/CRM Professional thrives in a team environment and is driven
to accomplishment in an methodical and timely manner. With a
"win/win" approach to solution building, and ability to
quickly gain an overview of new projects, synthesizes unique
answers to intrinsic and extrinsic problems. Eclectic background
brings novel ideas and freshness to any project.
Pro-active client orientation and high level of integrity quickly
gains trust and respect among clients and professional peers.
Strong computer literacy and superior communications skills are
invaluable contributions to any future-forward
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Accomplishments
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Organized and implemented
the entire setup and operating procedures for a new retail
greenhouse and garden centre and the following year won a
prestigious local Award for "Best Garden Centre".
- Developed and expanded
Central Okanagan sales territoryfor the Commercial Client
division of large National hardware and lumber chain.
- Developed a brand new
line of custom blended natural oil skin care products for the
Canadian market, from concept and Business Plan, to research and
development, to pre-production, including product shapes and
textures, packaging, and web interface for online sales.
- Redesigned and implemented a full web presence (on a volunteer basis) for a
nonprofit Society, increasing page views tenfold within the first
90 days of publication, bringing in new memberships and
facilitating the Society's Directors' internal
communications.
- Opened a new trade Dealership and in approximately three years, was directly
responsible for generating annual sales of over CDN $ .75 million
- Produced a series of successful television commercials for regional distribution,
including designing location shots, assisting the professional
Director, writing scripts, arranging for on-air talent, and
personally performing on-air and narrating audio
"voiceovers".
- Promoted and grew BC florists' use of FTD's (then new) "Mercury"
intranet order system, as Regional Director for FTD®,
"Florists' Transworld Delivery" two years running;
organizing and speaking at Annual Conventions of over 200 members
from across BC and Alberta.
- Took over an established florist shop and tripled annual revenues within four years;
developed a strong team of floral design and sales personnel.
- Hosted a popular cable television gardening show for three years, broadcast
throughout the Okanagan Valley, entitled "Not For Green
Thumbs Only".
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Career History
| Micro-business
Enterprise |
Home Based ::
Internet |
1996/Present |
| Commercial
Clients Account Specialist |
Revy Home &
Garden, Kelowna
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1995 to
2001
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GM, Sales,
Marketing
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Specialty
Heating Solutions, Kelowna |
1991 to
1994
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| GM, Sales, Marketing, Advertising |
Karen's
Flower Basket, Kelowna
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1986 to
1991
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| Senior
Nurseryman, Assistant Sales Mgr |
Burnett &
Sons' Garden Center, Kelowna |
1983 to
1986
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Current Memberships:
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Central Okanagan Home Based Business Association
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HTML Writers' Guild
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Education
[also see Certifications]
| Business Management and
Planning
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START Training
Institute, Kelowna |
1988
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| Computerized Accounting
Procedures
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Okanagan
University College, Kelowna |
1986
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| Literary, Language &
Religious Studies
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York University,
Toronto
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1976
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Certifications
| Residential Irrigation
Design |
Toro Irrigation
Products |
| Kitchen
Design |
Merillat and Delano Cabinet
Manufacturers |
| Forklift
Operations |
Crown Forklifts
International |
| Furnace Service and
Repair |
LENNOX HVAC
Products |
| Certified
Nurseryman |
B.C. Nursery Trades
Association |
| Master
Gardener |
B.C. Ministry of
Agriculture |
| Qualified
Plantsman |
University of Guelph,
ON |
| Greenhouse Operations and
Management |
Georgian College, Orillia,
ON |
| Certificates by Web
Delivery: |
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- Marketing your Business
Online
- Ecommerce
101
- Intermediate Web Design for
Small Business
- Small Business
Startup
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Tools
| Text Editors: |
Wordpad, Lotus 123 spreadsheet, Lotus WordPro, MS Word |
| HTML: |
MS FrontPage, CoffeeCup HTML Editor, Wordpad |
| Imaging: |
MS Paint, HP PhotoSmart, SnagIT, Lview Pro2001 |
| CAD: |
Toro LandDesigner for Sprinklers, 20/20 CAD for Kitchens |
| CRM: |
Communicate!10.0, Maximizer, Lotus Organizer, Outlook2002 |
| Browsers: |
I.E. 6.0, Opera 6, Netscape Communicator 4.78, Mozilla |
| System: |
Norton System Works, McAfee Firewall |
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References
| Deb Bourne |
Business Consultant |
250 768.1618 |
| Bourne Mgmt Solutions
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deb@bournemanagement.com
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| Darci Sellers |
Sr. Sales Consultant |
250 765.4229 |
| MKS Construction
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darci_sellers@hotmail.com
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| Claudia Slutker |
H. R. Director |
250 762.7389 |
| Rona Inc., Kelowna
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[email not available]
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