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GORDON FARRELL
Home Phone: (604) 738-6220
Cell Phone: (604) 307-6484
Email:
#303 - 2036 York Avenue, Vancouver BC V6J 1E6
DEMONSTRATED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
¨ Reach & exceed company sales goals for area of my responsibility.
¨ Communicate information & ideas clearly.
¨ Work independently or with others in a mature & professional manner.
¨ Perceptive & responsive when dealing with individuals or groups.
¨ Product seminars or presentations to individuals or groups.
¨ Promote a positive atmosphere & company image.
¨ Adaptable to changing products & varied technical situations.
¨ Handle a variety of tasks & responsibilities simultaneously.
¨ Make sound judgements based on personal knowledge & experience.
¨ Attention to details, in all duties, including written words & numbers.
¨ Proper phone etiquette, booking, scheduling & keeping appointments.
¨ Excellent computer hardware & software knowledge.
¨ Experienced with networks, the Internet & construction of web pages.
¨ Enthusiasm & a willingness to work hard.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
¨ Westburne Electric Supply (BC), Burnaby, BC - Jan. 98 to Present -
Industrial Controls Product Manager, Automation Group Internet site: www.ab.com
¨ Market Group Ventures Inc., Shawnigan Lake, BC - Nov. 94 to Jan. 98 - Sales Manager
Internet site: www.mgvinc.com
¨ John Crane Canada Inc., Burnaby, BC - Nov. 88 to Nov. 94 - Technical Sales Rep.
Internet site: www.johncrane.com
¨ Western Scale Co. Ltd., Port Coquitlam, BC - Nov. 87 to Nov. 88 - Electronics Technician
Internet site: www.wescale.com
¨ Sony of Canada Ltd., Richmond, BC - Nov. 86 to Nov. 87 - Electronics Technician
Internet site: www.sony.ca
¨ Aabex Electronic Services, Vancouver, BC - Nov. 85 to Nov. 86 - Electronics Technician
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Gordon Farrell
EDUCATION:
¨ Continuous interest and study regarding business trends, computers & the Internet.
¨ Electrical System Products - Electrical Distributor Guided Education, 1999
¨ Industrial Control Automation University - Rockwell Automation, 1999
¨ Sales Training Workshop, 1993
¨ Mechanical Maintenance Skills Development Course, 1989
¨ Diploma of Technology in Electronics, 1984 - Electronics Engineering Technologist - Camosun College, Victoria, BC Internet site: www.camosun.bc.ca
¨ Graduated Grade 12, 1978 - Esquimalt Senior Secondary, Victoria, BC
RESPONSIBILTIES PRESENT & PAST:
¨ Created & implemented business plans to increase sales of industrial/commercial electronic & electrical control system products.
¨ Designed & executed marketing programs for product sales through a network of sales personnel.
¨ Provided ongoing technical training for updated & new products through a network of branch offices in many locations.
¨ Researched sales potential in USA & Canada; establishing goals by State & Province.
¨ Found & established contact with potential product distributors & end users.
¨ Created & implemented distributor sales incentive programs & promotions.
¨ Set-up, implementation & office training for database & fax broadcast software.
¨ Assisted with layout, creation of text & information for the implementation of company website.
¨ Layout, proofing, creation of text & information for product catalogues & leaflets.
¨ Developed trade show exhibits & materials for attendance at national industry trade shows.
¨ Provided demonstrations, seminars & training on multiple or specific products.
¨ Travelled throughout the USA & Canada for presentations to existing & potential new customers.
¨ Promoted product sales to industry related OEM's, resellers, as well as end users.
¨ Presentations & assistance to all levels in Management, Engineering, Production & Sales.
¨ Implemented a mechanical aptitude & knowledge of varied industrial processes & equipment.
¨ Assisted customers with product selections using prior knowledge or research into their equipment & processes.
¨ Diagnosed & repaired electronic equipment & control systems often involving both hardware & software for consumer & industrial products.
PERSONAL:
¨ Birthdate: August 26, 1960
¨ Excellent health. Interests include people, computers, reading, fitness, music, outdoor activities & travel.
REFERENCES:
¨ Reference contacts can be provided upon request.