Jake Froese

Experience

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  Youth for Christ - Altona

  Jan 2004 - Jul 2006

  Executive Director

  Staff Development: The ED is responsible to recruit, select, train, place, and supervise staff to do the work of ministry in various schools, neighborhoods, institutions and communities throughout communities.Ministry Effectiveness: The ED carries out the YFC programs to effectively fulfill the mission of YFC. The ED generally works through staff, but may work directly with young people as well.Fund Raising: The ED works with the Board in the development and maintenance of a funding base. This may be done through a combination of personal and corporate appeals, events, and community- based committees.Community Relations: The ED serves as an advocate for youth evangelism in the community, not only speaking on behalf of YFC, but also supporting other efforts to mobilize the Christian community to reach lost youth. The ED sees that YFC and its mission are visible in the community and that YFC plays key roles in every major network and collaborative effort within its mission.Board Building: The ED works in partnership with the Board of Directors while being accountable to it and enables the Board members to fulfill their role as trustees.Administration/Fund Management: The ED sees that legal and YFC/Canada organizational requirements are met through careful management of the organization, its offices, and its finances. The ED sees that YFC chapter operates professionally. The ED participates in regional, national, and international YFC activities as deemed appropriate by the Board.Strategic Planning: The ED is responsible for crystallizing a vision for expanding the ministry, and translating that vision into a strategic plan that has been developed in such a way that it is enthusiastically embraced by people at all levels of the organization. Show less

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  Heat Innovations Inc.

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

  Sales/Certified Hydronic Designer

  • Procuring and maintaining clients in my specific territory through value added/solution selling• Build strong client relations for the generation of repeat orders• Cold calling of potential new clients• Increasing sales on developed accounts on a yearly basis, according to company demands• Regular account management visits to maintain relationships and solve any issues that may arise• Assisting in the maintaining if a positive, up-beat, and healthily competitive sales team• Maintain high standards of performance, regardless of market situation• Design commercial, industrial, and residential hydronic heating systems. This process includes the flow process: sizing of boilers, pipe spacing and diameters, LoopCAD drawings of loop layouts and pump sizing.• Quote project systems based on blueprints, on-site inspections, phone conversations, and emails.• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), LoopCAD, Adobe Creative Suite 6 (Dreamworks, inDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Fireworks, Illustrator), Sage 50.I.T.• Oversee overall computer and network infrastructure.• Troubleshoot and repair systems as required.• Design, create and administer website as required. Show less

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  Self-Employed

  Sept 2009 - Jan 2021

  Futures Day Trader

  Futures Day Trader:• propriety trader – trade on my own behalf.Tasks include:• collating relevant information and data.• determining market sentiment via research, valuation and data analysis.• monitoring US and international markets• executing trades.Key skills:• Numerical skills• IT skills• Communication skills• An interest in financial markets• Analytical skills

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  Mandako Agri Marketing (2010) Ltd.

  Dec 2012 - Jul 2013

  Assistant Manager

  Manufacturing• Take in production orders and convey them to the production team.• Ensure that the production targets are being met.• Ensure that the quality standards of product are met.• Handle machinery problems if any.• Give regular production reports to General Manager.Sales & Marketing• See to it that the marketing strategy of the company product is duly implemented and all the tasks related to it are executed by the staff.• See to it that the sales targets set for every month are met.• Report to the general manager regarding all developments.• See to it that the sales team is maintaining a high quality level of service.• Administer marketing efforts (print, online, trade shows, radio).• Attend trade shows as required to help sales staff, to assess strengths and weaknesses of marketing efforts, to build relationships with existing and potential new dealers in our network.Financial• Will help the General Manager with budgeting and allocating finances for the different sub divisions.• Will monitor the finances for every quarter and propose changes to the budget if required.• Will help to oversee all accounts and lines of credit, payables, receivables, and purchasing.I.T.• Oversee overall computer and network infrastructure.• Troubleshoot and repair systems as required.• Research, develop, and administrate new bar code scanning technology.• Administer website, both regular and sales site, as required.Human Resources• Handling the primary part of screening, recruitment and training of prospective employees, in conjunction with Abe & Waldemar, as required.• Managing all the salary and other work related to employee welfare, as well as performance assessment in conjunction with production managers.• Motivating employees to give their best to the organization. Show less

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  Heat Innovations Inc.

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2015

  Sales/Certified Hydronic Designer

  • Procuring and maintaining clients in my specific territory through value added/solution selling• Build strong client relations for the generation of repeat orders• Cold calling of potential new clients• Increasing sales on developed accounts on a yearly basis, according to company demands• Regular account management visits to maintain relationships and solve any issues that may arise• Assisting in the maintaining if a positive, up-beat, and healthily competitive sales team• Maintain high standards of performance, regardless of market situation• Design commercial, industrial, and residential hydronic heating systems. This process includes the flow process: sizing of boilers, pipe spacing and diameters, LoopCAD drawings of loop layouts and pump sizing.• Quote project systems based on blueprints, on-site inspections, phone conversations, and emails.• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), LoopCAD, Adobe Creative Suite 6 (Dreamworks, inDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Fireworks, Illustrator), Sage 50.I.T.• Oversee overall computer and network infrastructure.• Troubleshoot and repair systems as required.• Design, create and administer website as required. Show less

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  Fentro Hardware Systems

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2018

  Sales and Marketing Manager

  • Sales of European window and door systems, hardware and accessories within Canada;• Manage and lead/coach/mentor staff in the day to day administration of the Sales department;• Provide account management services and develop new business with existing clients;• Respond to new sales opportunities and prospect for new business;• Participating in developing new marketing and sales strategies for the organization;• Consistently meet and exceed sales targets set out by organization;• Presenting solutions and services to clients through direct communication in face to face meetings, video or web meetings, telephone calls and emails;• Travel across North America, trade shows, sales presentations to clients, and technical support for customers and other departments independently and as part of a team;• Development of Marketing materials and advertising• Contribute to the Sales projections / forecasts• Responsible for own lead generation and appointment setting as well as working with internal staff to generate business opportunities;• Managing and maintaining a pipeline and ensuring all sales information is current using organization’s software package Show less

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  Heat Innovations Inc.

  Feb 2021 - now

  Sales/Certified Hydronic Designer

  Procuring and maintaining clients in my specific territory through value added/solution selling• Build strong client relations for the generation of repeat orders• Cold calling of potential new clients• Increasing sales on developed accounts on a yearly basis, according to company demands• Regular account management visits to maintain relationships and solve any issues that may arise• Assisting in the maintaining if a positive, up-beat, and healthily competitive sales team• Maintain high standards of performance, regardless of market situation• Design commercial, industrial, and residential hydronic heating systems. This process includes the flow process: sizing of boilers, pipe spacing and diameters, LoopCAD drawings of loop layouts and pump sizing.• Quote project systems based on blueprints, on-site inspections, phone conversations, and emails.• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), and LoopCAD. Show less