Justin Kaiser

706-550 West 12th Ave

Vancouver, BC

1(604) 809-6470

Objective

Seeking a position that will utilize my strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, and my unique experience gained from work in marketing, finance/banking, sales, special events, and federal politics.

Work Experience

Present

Collections Account Manager

CBV Collections Ltd.

  • Responsible for handling a portfolio of outstanding client debt in order to minimize losses and maximize the recovery by effectively negotiating repayment schedules with client. Analysis all information available to asses the recovery potential and viability of litigation.

Oct 11 – Nov 11

Field Canvasser / Data – Vision Vancouver (Contract)

Vancouver, BC

  • Identifying supporters, Distributing information and printed materials, Winning individuals by persuasion, Performing GOTV during an election, Campaign/Issue Visibility, Educational Campaigning

June 11 – Sept 11

Inside Sales Rep (Summer Contract) – Shaw Communications

Vancouver, BC

  • Promoted products/services, provided knowledgeable technical support and troubleshooting guidance pertaining to network, Internet, cable, Educated, Looked for opportunities to improve our business and elevate customer experiences, Established strong customer relations and seek out opportunities for additional sales with new and existing customers, Generate revenue by achieving monthly sales targets, Worked as a team to ensure departmental and individual goals are met on a daily basis, Employed time management and multi-tasking skills to maintain high service level, Various other duties.

March 11 – May 11 (Contract)

Office Manager and Campaign Assistant - Liberal Party of Canada – BC Central Campaign

​Vancouver, BC

  • Coordinate setup and support for the Liberal Party of Canada’s BC Central Campaign Office for the 2011 Federal General Election. Take policy and organization-related calls from voters and campaigns from across British Columbia, connecting them with appropriate resources and responses. Supported media and tour managers on special projects and major events. Assist target campaigns such as Vancouver Centre (The Hon. Dr. Hedy Fry) and Vancouver South (The Hon. Ujjal Dosanjh) with canvass coordination, volunteer organization, advance polls, and Election Day.

June 10 – March 11

Customer Service Rep. / Financial Service Manager - BMO Financial Group

​Kentville, NSVancouver, BC

  • Greet Clients, Be the first point of contact, Process transactions for Clients, Loan advances, sell Mastercards and insurance, sell and open accounts, including investments and RRSPs. Refer customers to different client groups based on what the customer needs, do admin work, reports and shipping/ordering money parcels. Exceed everyday targets set by the bank.

July 09 – Nov 09

Financial Sales Rep & Insurance Sales Trainer – MBNA Canada Bank

Halifax, NS

  • Work with a select group of Clients, Identify sales opportunities, Assist in planning their short term finances, Assist with reducing high interest rate debt, offer creditor insurance on a needs basis.

Volunteer Experience

Present

President - Young Liberals of Canada in BC

  • Preside at meetings of the YLC-BC Executive and at conventions of the YLC-BC, sit on the Liberal Party of Canada in BC Executive board, supervise the affairs of the YLC-BC and be responsible for the administration and expenses of the YLC-BC, attend meetings of the national executive of the Young Liberals of Canada and appoint any YLC-BC reps to any applicable subsequent subcommittees or organizations of the Liberal Party of Canada, the Young Liberals of Canada or the Liberal Party of Canada in British Colombia.

Feb. 09 - Jan. 11

Vice-President Communications - Nova Scotia Young Liberals Executive

  • Coordinated all communications strategies and programming for the Nova Scotia Liberal Youth Commission, with responsibilities for both the Provincial and Federal parties and their campaigns. Coordinated commission’s social media, web presence, and promotional materials, in addition to varied contributions to the commission executive and party as a whole. Work encompassed the 2009 Nova Scotia Provincial election.

May 09 – June 09​

Campaign Assistant (Communications and Advertising) - Shirley Fisher – Liberal Candidate (Kings North)

  • Assisted with youth campaign coordination, candidate advertising, data logistics, candidate’s social media campaign, and candidate’s travel and events.

Education

Feb. 2011

Certified Social Media Consultant Training

HootSuite

Vancouver, BC

Sept. 09 – Apr. 10​

Studied Arts and Social Sciences

DalhousieUniversity

​Halifax, Nova Scotia

References

Jeremy Hogan - Branch Manager - BMO Bank of Montreal

1(902) 678-7303