Megan McMulkin

Experience

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  Canadian Armed Forces, Reserves

  Jan 1990 - Sept 1991

  Private

  General military training achieved within the Communications Squadron. Continued as a reservist until accepting entrance to Bishop's University.

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  First Union Commercial Corporation

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

  Director Sales, Canada

  An Entrepreneurial and hands-on approach was the key to growth and achievement in this role with First Union Rail. The office began in Fall 1994 and grew significantly in sales by 1999. Through perseverance, business development and relationship cultivation, the office was a success story for First Union Commercial Corporation, our parent company. Extensive travel was required along with continued learning and personal development. Gaining an understanding of clients's unique needs and wants was pivotal to success. Knowing not only clients on a professional level, but taking the time to know them personally was a large part of the position of Sales Director along with providing financial and industry expertise. Managing the workings of the office while developing and implementing plans for future growth and prosperity added to the multi- tasking nature of the work. Presidents and CEOs, along with Support Staff were all on the client portfolio, thus demanding different approaches and understanding to achieve business success Show less

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  Ministry of Environment, Policy Secretariat

  Sept 2001 - Dec 2002

  Policy Analyst and Internal Ministry Consultant

  Combined business knowledge and economic theory with scientific and social considerations in developing and implementing environmental policy. Community consultation was paramount and required compassion, understanding and mindfulness. Discussing complex topics in a simple and understandable way to lay people so as to build confidence and buy-in was critical to success. Gaining input and opinion from several vested parties while moving the agenda forward took patience and a strong will to reach desired goals. Managing change within and outside the Ministry required planning, implementing, and measuring of goal achievement in conjunction with emotional understanding and consideration for resistance to change. Policy was implemented using scenario planning, testing, and outcome based goals. All levels of government, various ministries, communities - their leaders and citizens, were a part of the relationship spectrum in achieving success. Show less

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  Canwest Media Inc. (Shaw Media)

  Mar 2003 - Dec 2009

  Senior Account Executive - Print and Broadcasting

  Built and maintained several professional and personal relationships within the advertising world. The position was highly demanding and required not only a professional and organized manner but also superior interpersonal skills. Relationships were managed with an ever mindful approach where the client is the number one priority and all efforts were made to meet client objectives in an effective, efficient, and economic fashion. Large projects were developed, presented, and executed with attention to detail, creativity and timeliness. Teams worked together to achieve results while personal goal setting and timelines were employed to contribute to the whole. Liaising with people of varied ages, backgrounds and levels within the organization was critical to achieving win-win outcomes. Show less

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  MagZ-BagZ

  Jan 2008 - Feb 2012

  Owner, Designer, and Business Manager

  Continuous creativity with an eye on fashion trends and savvy business management and planning are all in a day''s work. Created and brought to life in 2008, MagZ-BagZ continues to flourish with an ever expanding line of lifestyle bag offerings. All aspects of business are employed, from accounting to PR to advertising, to forecasting to administration to asset management to supply chain management and more. Sales expertise comes into play within this entrepreneurial role and relationship management is essential when working with clients and suppliers. Show less

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  Humber College, School of Business

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2012

  Teacher, Fashion Management

  Within the business degree program, offered by Humber College, the course was designed, implemented and taught to students specializing in Fashion Management. Analytical research, strategic assignment and examination development, and critical analysis to produce student evaluations was required by this extremely challenging position. Weekly lectures and presentations were created and taught employing both theoretical and practical teaching methods. Liaising with students with regard to conflict resolution, performance reviews, and effective feedback were all situations calling for diplomacy and professionalism with a constant mindfulness for appreciating and encouraging independent thought. Show less

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  Handworks Ltd

  Jan 2013 - Nov 2014

  Owner and Operating Manager

  Everything from A-Z was under my care and control. Planning, implementing, managing, hiring, budgeting, operating, and all daily requirements of the art gallery were mine to oversee and do. The ownership and management of a small business presents many challenges which were met with enthusiasm and enjoyment over a two year period. Handworks has operated in Saint John for over 25 years and in November, 2014, I was approached to sell the business. This was completed and was successfully handed to the new owners in early December. Show less

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  Absolute Medi Spa

  Oct 2015 - now

  Marketing and Business Development - Consulting

  Sales growth through strategic partnerships, corporate contracts, and effective networking is the focus of this consulting position. Creativity and reaching out to potential clients in a new way is essential. Developing rewards programs for customer attraction and retention is part of the mandate. Medi-Spas are a growing area within the beauty arena as people look for faster results to their maturing and damaged skin issues.