Audrey McQuhae

Experience

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  Nationair Canada

  Jan 1987 - May 1993

  Station Manager

  January 1987 - August 1993Manager of day to day operations leading a team of 400 staff. Co-ordinated ground handling, fuelling, catering and check in, reporting to corporate office. Progressed to the General Manager title, serving first as Assistant Manager (1989 - 1991), and Station Supervisor (1987 - 1989).

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  Tim Hortons

  Nov 1990 - May 1992

  Owner/Operator

  Strategy planning for successful start-up of Tim Horton’s franchise. Directed the training and development of 16 employees. Developed management and sales associates, and expanded client base through effective leadership, sales and marketing.

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  Air Ontario

  Jun 1994 - Jul 1996

  Cargo Supervisor/Interline & Customer Service

  Ensured safe load distribution of cargo on aircraft. Interline ticketing for staff travel.

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  My Girlfriends Forever

  Jun 2002 - Dec 2005

  Sales Representative

  Sales Representative for MGF (My Girlfriends Forever). A company founded by Jeannette Bowes, retailing in high end fashion jewellery, designer purses, shoes, jeans and jackets.

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  Curves International

  Oct 2005 - Jul 2014

  As Business Development Manager I was responsible for providing operational support to over 140 Curves franchises across Ontario by monitoring the Curves brand and increasing club profitability. Essential duties included serving as a business consultant to franchisee, inspect and enforce compliance with corporate policies, provide input to corporate on issues identified by franchisee’s, recruit franchisee participation in events, training and monthly reporting, foster independent problem solving, review financial statements and analyze business practices, and develop a business plan to increase club level profits. I worked with owners & managers in all operational aspects including: customer service, teamwork, guest production, management, marketing, problem solving and goal setting to achieve maximum profitability. I facilitated quarterly training events and meetings. I am extremely self-motivated and have excellent time management and organizational skills. Show less Manager of two Curves Franchises. Direct strategic planning of staff development in all aspects of the operation of Curves to include: Hire, schedule and effectively train staff in sales and service and implementation of business strategies. Mentor and coach employees resulting in a significant increase in sales and productivity. Network Marketing Efforts: Direct strategic planning of all network marketing efforts, and managed short and long-term planning to improve revenue growth, market share, and profitability. Accounting: Month-end reports summarizing financial reconciliation. Managing two successful clubs led to my advancement to Business Development Manager. Show less

  • Business Development Manager

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Operations Manager

    Oct 2005 - Jul 2013
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  Walmart

  Nov 2015 - now

  Assistant Manager

  Effectively lead, coach and develop a team of associates. Manage P&L, and make operational and merchandising decisions across multiple departments in order to deliver an excellent customer experience •Ensure company policies and standards are followed and executed. Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.