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Sonya Meyer

Sonya Meyer

Owner/President

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    retirement

  • Education

    • KCI

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      High school Diploma Business/Commerce, Arts 12

    • Calvin College

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      General General Studies

      Socialology

  • Experience

    • Meyer Imports Ltd.

      Mar 1989 - Aug 2009
      Owner/President

      President, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Manager, BuyerFamily business started by my father Renso Meyer. First position was Sales Rep for Eastern Ontario.Later became the Sales Manager with 30 Sales Reps (Cdn & US) reporting to me.I added Buyer to my role as Sale Manager, travelling to Europe and Asia.The company kept growing and I became Vice President and continued to be the main buyer for the company. Buying products for Garden, Home and Christmas Décor.A few years later I became President.During these 20 years, there were many duties that I performed.- Complete product selection/development for all products for Meyer- Negotiated and procured and set prices for all products- Analyzed inventories to ensure proper turn over and refill rates- hired sales reps for Canada and the USA- Organize effectively the photography and samples for catalogue and trade shows- Travelled extensively to US, Europe, China and Viet Nam Vis mindre

    • Westbrook Floral Ltd.

      Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
      Division Manager

      .Established a Division of Garden and Gift for "Meyer by Westbrook".Hands on product selection/development for all product for the brandCollaborated extensively with current vendors to access their resources/expertise regarding product trends and marketing ideasAnalyzed current inventories to ensure proper turn over and refill rates as requiredCommunicated efficiently and accurately all information regarding the Brand to all departmentsWorked closely with Supply Team Leader to ensure positive overseas factory utilization, no cross product conflict, joint marketing opportunitiesTravel to Asia and Europe several times a year Vis mindre

    • Terra Greenhouses Limited

      Nov 2011 - Mar 2013
      Senior Manager- Purchasing TERRA

      Senior Manager of Purchasing for all Hardgoods for 4 locations of Garden Centre- Determined all themes and categories for the TERRA Brand- Christmas including Décor, Live Trees, Live Plants- 5-7 Colour Themes for Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter- Patio Furniture and accessories- Pesticides, Birding- Outdoor Fresh Greens Planters -Christmas Trees- Jewellery and Acessories- containers for outdoor and indoor gardens- horticultural products- Travelled extensively to US, Europe and Asia with Buying Team- Trained and educated Buying Team on how to set prices with proper margins, use a purchase order system, etc.- Made weekly visits to all stores and met with Department Managers.- Initiated new program educational days with Department Managers and Vendors Vis mindre

    • SAM & Company

      Jul 2013 - Jan 2017
      SAM & Company

      Buyer of Home & Garden Decor containers for Wholesale and RetailPrepared Trend Boards Negotiated and procured all productCoordinated timely arrival of goodsOrganized effectively and efficiently the photography and samples for catalogue.Managed all retail and wholesale accountsFreelance Visual Merchandiser/Stylist/MarketingMentor to retailers across Canadain how to change and improve your retail space with no budget

    • Inter IKEA Group

      Jan 2017 - Sept 2018
      Kitchen Designer

      Key support in store visual displaysMerchandise ReplenishmentSeasonal Transition TeamCommercial SalesSpecialize in Kitchen Design and Planning

    • Action Imports

      Sept 2018 - Apr 2019
      Product Manager

      Planned and Merchandised ShowroomDesigned and executed Trade ShowsPlanned and executed 20 page monthly flyersWorked with Sales Manager and Key AccountsTracked monthly sales and managed product winners and losers.

    • Home Hardware Stores Limited

      Mar 2020 - Nov 2024

      • Retail Support Associate

        Aug 2022 - Nov 2024

      • Merchandise Associate

        Mar 2020 - Aug 2022

    • Retired

      Jun 2024 - now
      Retired

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Medical Secretary Certification

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sonya Meyer
      Best Large Booth Award Canadian Gift & Tableware Association Won the New Product Award and Best Large Booth for Visual Display for Canada. The Association selects products from Canada once a year and awards the company at the Annual Product Awards held at the CGTA Trade Show. The Association also selects the company that displays the products the best.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Canadian Gift Association
      Canadian Gift AssociationAssociated with Sonya Meyer

    • Donor

      Issued by Canadian Blood Services on May 2014
      Canadian Blood ServicesAssociated with Sonya Meyer

    • Member

      Issued by Visual Team - Church on Sept 2016
      Visual Team - ChurchAssociated with Sonya Meyer