RESUME

ALEX VARKEVISSER, B.COM

45 MOORE CRES. HAMILTON, ON

+ CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

varkevisser.alex@gmail.com

+ DYNAMIC SALES REPRESENTATIVE

alexvarkevisser.weebly.com online portfolio

+ INTERACTIVE MARKETING

(905) 577-3248

Gypsealegs.com

personal website

PROFILE

2+ years of sales experience maintaining and fostering relationships with existing customers and developing potential business
opportunities through building connections with prospective customers

Diligent monitoring of product inventory levels and proven successful at adjusting supply chain targets to meet ideal levels

Adapts to surroundings to deliver product knowledge and communicate effectively to colleagues and customers throughout all levels
of business in an engaging manner

Advanced level of Excel use to analyze inventory levels, work in progress, and raw materials in the supply chain

Created and maintained monthly and yearly statistics and key performance indicator reports to ensure service quality is upheld

Excellent attention to financial details throughout all areas of business practice and the result on the bottom line

Developed marketing campaigns that satisfy the needs of multiple stakeholders and executed plans using multiple platforms to
solicit consumer engagement and grow company sales

Successfully trained and supervised staff during events and promotions attended by upwards of 600 guests

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 13 - Dec 14
+ Consumer Relationship
Management

SALES REPRESENTATIVE
ArcelorMittal Dofasco
Solicited and accepted orders according to sales plans or forecast,
validate and book orders into an order entry system

+ Inventory Management

Strong problem solving abilities, such as meeting customer

inventory requirements with time sensitive restrictions

+ Supply Chain

Monitored KPIs including; customer inventories and shipping

performance, taking appropriate actions when needed, reduced
amount of aged inventory by 85% within six months
Proactively identified and addressed all customer needs by
generating and analyzing reports and through customer meetings
Strong communication abilities shown by collaborating with internal
stakeholders to problem solve and overcome customer order issues
Gather, document and communicate relevant business issues
(competitive information, market intelligence, pricing, threats &
opportunities)

Dec 12 - May 13
+ Digital and Print Marketing
+ Marketing Campaigns

INTERACTIVE MARKETING COORDINATOR

Whistler Blackcomb - Internship
Collaborated with a team to create and execute seasonal marketing
campaigns on time and within budget

EDUCATION

2014

FINANCE & MARKETING

2014

ECONOMICS

Honours BCOM

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON

Minor

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON

ADDITIONAL

2013
2010

MICROSOFT EXCEL
for Professionals

ArcelorMittal University
Smart Serve BC
Recertified Ontario in 2013

Demonstrated the creativity and technical skills to complete

projects using Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS coding, and Photoshop
for ad campaigns, customer relationship management emails , and
soical media to increase sales and brand awareness
Proved adept at managing multiple projects at once; weekly
newsletters, monthly consumer emails, and seasonal ad campaigns

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

RESUME

ALEX VARKEVISSER, B.COM

45 MOORE CRES. HAMILTON, ON

+ CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

varkevisser.alex@gmail.com

+ DYNAMIC SALES REPRESENTATIVE

alexvarkevisser.weebly.com online portfolio

(905) 577-3248

Gypsealegs.com

+ INTERACTIVE MARKETING

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Sep 12 - Dec 12
+ Inventory Management
+ B2C & B2B Sales

VOLUNTEER
MEDICAL MINISTRY INT.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Optometry

McMaster Sports Ski & Board

Auto Refraction Specialist

Hamilton, ON & Cusco, PERU

Informed customers about products, transferring knowledge in an

engaging manner to maximize purchase satisfaction

Operated an auto-refraction station examining

patients eyes and obtaining data for 200
patients daily, contributing to the successful
eyeglass prescription

Examined product sales and inventory levels, ensuring all goods

were accounted for and financials were in order
Supervision and training of employees, taught about product
knowledge and communication techniques

Oct 10 - may 12
+ Customer Engagement
+ Event Coordinator

personal website

Communicated effectively with patients,

translators, and optometrists verbalizing
patient issues and test results with accuracy
which allowed for patients to move through
the clinic efficiently

BARTENDER & PROMOTIONAL WORK

Dustys Bar & Grill, Diageo - Smirnoff Canada
Effective commnication on products while maintaining high levels of
consumer engagement and interaction

Organized and planned the layout for a

temporary clinic, transforming a school into an
integrated clinic involving twelve checkpoints

Responsibly serving and supervising fellow employees at events

with upwards of 600 people
Engaged in event planning for product promotions
Strong product knowledge of beer, wine, spirits and cocktails

PROFICIENCIES

SKILLS
95%

Product Sales & Business Development

90%

Supply Chain

80%

Managerial Accounting

85%

Social Media Management

80%

Graphic Design

75%

Finance and Budgeting

85%

80%

PERSONAL
95%
70%
Photoshop &
Dreamweaver

Customer Relationship Management

Technical

Microsoft Office

95%

Social Platforms

Marketing

Creativity

85%

Analytical

97%

Team Player
Communication

100%
95%

INTERESTS
Recreation: Hockey, Sailing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Touring, Hiking
Travel: Backpacked Mexico, Sailed the Caribbean, Aspire to snowboard in
Japan and Chile
Food: Love for cooking AND eating, Craft Beer
Arts: Photography and editing

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.