SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Three years experience working on business process improvement projects at Bison Transport
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills developed while obtaining a BComm degree
• Strong leadership and decision making skills exhibited through my various volunteer experiences
• Superior written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through customer service experience at Bison Transport and Henderson Insurance
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills displayed through maintaining work and volunteer initiatives while attending university
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet tight deadlines; attentive to detail
• Proficient in various computer software applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, SQL Query, Crystal Reports, and SPSS
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Degree •••••
Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba
Majors: Finance & Marketing
Relevant Courses: New Venture Analysis, Corporate Finance, Corporate Finance Theory & Practices, Economics of Financial Systems, Financial Markets, Investment Banking, Investments, Public Finance
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Economics, University of Manitoba •••••
Insurance Accreditation Courses, Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba Aug. ••••• – May •••••
• Fundamentals of Insurance, Canadian Accredited Insurance Brokers Levels 2 & 3, Commercial Vehicle Registration
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bison Transport June ••••• – present
Business (Fuel) Analyst, June ••••• – Present
Operations Floater (Part-time), 9/••••• – 5/•••••
Fleet Coordinator, •••••/••••• – 8/•••••
Fleet Dispatcher, 6/••••• – 9/•••••
• Achieved promotional advancement from earlier positions as Fleet Dispatcher and Operations Floater following superior performance
• Use operational knowledge to gain further understanding of the current processes, document opportunities for change, design new processes and implement solutions within Bison’s Fuel Management Program
• Successfully communicated and implemented a new Fuel Network to over ••••• drivers which will reduce overall fuel costs by $•••••,••••• annually
• Develop and administer action plans to improve fleet and driver performance to enable achievement of company objectives
• Consistently provide up-to-date information to fellow employees through written and verbal communication enabling the successful operation of the business
• Develop industry contacts and negotiate fuel pricing with fuel suppliers
Commercial Account Manager, Henderson Insurance Services Ltd Sep. ••••• – May •••••
• Increased commercial account book by •••••% achieving increased premiums in excess of $•••••,•••••
• Managed ••••• customer accounts individually, as well as ••••• accounts as a member of a team
• Reviewed, processed, and distributed commercial insurance policies to an existing book of clients while pursuing new commercial clientele
• Created, produced, and distributed marketing materials for potential clients with the use of MS Office products
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & ASSOCIATION INVOLVEMENT
Commerce Students’ Association, Co-Chair Commerce Business Banquet Mar. ••••• – •••••
• Responsible for planning and execution of the Commerce Students’ Associations premier event, attended by ~••••• business leaders, faculty members, and students from across Canada
• Balancing of an $•••••,••••• budget, obtained solely through sponsorship from Corporate Partners
University of Manitoba Finance Organization Sep. ••••• – Mar. •••••
Vice President, March ••••• - present
• Ensure smooth operation of the largest student group in the management faculty
• Plan and coordinate the annual New York Trip
• Arrange for a monthly speaker from the financial industry
Member-at-Large, Sep. ••••• - Mar. •••••
• Participant in annual New York Finance Trip
Jeux Du Commerce West Business Case Competition, Finance Team Sep. ••••• – Jan. •••••
• Participate and fundraise for various charities as part of our contribution back to the community
• Analyze and present a minimum of ••••• finance related practice cases in our three person team in preparation to the JDC West Business Case Competition in January •••••
Phi Alumni Association of Manitoba Ltd., Board of Directors Jan. ••••• – present
• Completed an analysis on the sustainability and practicality of providing housing for the Manitoba Alpha Chapter which resulted in the sale of the Chapter’s house
University of Manitoba Investment Group, Member-at-Large Sep. ••••• - •••••
Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity – Manitoba Alpha Chapter Dec. ••••• – Apr. •••••
President, •••••
Treasurer, •••••
New Member Educator, •••••
Scholarship & Awards Chairman, •••••
ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
• Member, Rossmere Men’s Curling League ••••• – present
• Golf Member, Rossmere Golf & Country Club Summers ••••• – present
• Participant, MTS Iceplex Adult Hockey League Sep. ••••• - present
• Participant, University of Manitoba Intramurals Sep. ••••• – April •••••
• Participant, Highlander Summer Hockey League Summer •••••
