Matthew

McMillan

223 Vance Dr.

Oakville, Ontario, L6L 3K9, Canada
226-929-4249
[email protected]

linkedin.com/in/mcmillanmatt

I am a passionate and hardworking individual seeking an internship in the field of
sales and marketing to accompany my post graduate studies at the Humber College
Business School.

Highlights: _

2 Years of Managerial Experience (Retail and Service Sectors)

Online, Digital and Print Media Marketing Experience
Bilingual (French and English)
Direct Sales Experience Both Over the Phone and in Person
Excellent Computer Skills Including Proficient Microsoft Office Capabilities

Work Experience: _

Total Tech Pools & Leisure Oakville, Ontario
Manager January 2014-September 2014
In charge of pricing products and services in a competitive market.
Director and creator of all online marketing (website, social media, online advertising etc.)
Manager for print advertising and marketing (creating informational brochures, designing transit ads, designing
newspaper ads, etc).
Responsible for ordering and re-ordering products from suppliers
Developed new product lines and positioning strategies against the competition.
Directed, supervised and trained employees about products knowledge and how best to sell them.
In charge of planning and preparing work schedules and keeping track of employee time cards.
Provide customer service by assisting consumers in making informed decisions as well as responding to customer
questions and complaints.

Assistant Manager March 2013-August 2013

Provided customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and
complaints.
Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory taking, reconciling cash receipts, and in
performing services for customers.
Monitored sales activities to ensure that customers receive excellent service and quality goods.
Inventory stock and reordering from suppliers when stock dropped below a specified level.
Instructed staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales.
Assigned employees to specific duties.
Examined merchandise to ensure it was properly marked and priced and that it functions as advertised.

Service Technician April 2011-July 2012(Summers Only)

Performed on site pool equipment service and installations.

Performed pool openings and weekly maintenance

Camp Ponacka Highland Grove, Ontario

Certified Sailing Instructor July 2010-August 2012 (Summers Only)
Taught and instructed campers ages 8-15 how to sail from beginner to advanced levels
Planned, organized and scheduled the 4-week programs for the campers to progress through, in order to earn
their sailing certifications.

Camp Counsellor July 2010-August 2012 (Summers Only)

In charge of taking care of a group of campers in day to day activities, at meals and at night (ages ranged from 8-
13).
Took the groups on a weeklong canoe trips in Algonquin Park to learn survival, canoeing and teamwork building
skills

Globalized Sales & Marketing Mississauga, Ontario

Sales Associate September 2009-June 2010
Direct sales for the Toronto Star newspaper selling subscriptions to both businesses and individual consumers.
Cineplex Entertainment Oakville, Ontario
Cast Member December 2007-June 2008
Worked the concession stand and the box office both on the main floor and in the VIP area.

Education: _

Humber College Toronto, Ontario
Post-Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management, (Expected to Graduate June 2015)

Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario

Bachelor of Arts Graduate, April 2014

Political Science and Global Studies

T.A. Blakelock Oakville, Ontario

High School Diploma, June 2010
Graduated From French Immersion Program
Honour Roll Student

Certifications & Skills: _

Bilingual. Fluent in both French and English (13 years of French immersion schooling)
Certified First Aid and Lifeguard
Certified Sailing Instructor
Ongoing volunteer work for the Foundation Fighting Blindness
Excellent computer and technology skills
Extensive experience in dealing with customers both over the phone and in person
Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in any weather conditions

References: Available Upon Request