Connie Ho

Experience

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  Inditex

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2010

  Zara: Assistant Manager (Men’s)

   Planning and strategizing for monthly sales target Analyzing and merchandising floor plan to coordinate with sales trend, new merchandise and mark downs.  Coached staff to maximum performance and trained new managers Exceeded monthly sales targets consistently by over 12%  Managed schedules and labour budgets

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  Canadian Forces - Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC)

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2021

  Cadet Cadre Instructor

   Currently in the commissioned rank of Lieutenant (Air Force) Responsible for training and development of all cadets in leadership and instruction Assistant Training Officer: assisting in creating training schedules, coordinating optional training activities for cadets  Drill Team Officer: coordinating compulsory and precision routine Assistant Administrative Officer: assisting in weekly administrative duties such as entering data, extracting data and organizing administrate paper works Show less

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  Cactus Club Cafe

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

  Shift Leader, Bartender, Server

   Manage front of house staff of 15+employees  Train new bartenders on duties behind the bar, cocktail standards and service standards Hold staff accountable in order to maintain compliance to company policies  Ensure environment of restaurant is up to par with standards Ensure every guests in the restaurant is satisfied with their experience

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  Breakthru Beverage Group

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2021

  After just a little over a year in my junior sales role in the Fraser Valley, I was promoted to the Territory Manager for On-Premise Downtown Vancouver role. Managing accounts of over 135 in the On-Premise channel for Downtown Vancouver varying from National, Regional Key Accounts and Independent Accounts. Working directly with accounts to establish a new, long and credible relationship with customers on strategies to increasing revenue sales through well distribution, new points of distribution and menu creation.  Utilizing price comparison data to demonstrate the best profitability against competitors with our brands Activate programming and brand concepts to appropriate accounts to help drive revenue for their business utilizing our brands Effectively managed multiple budgets with different fiscals years including A&P, T&E, On-Premise Commercial Planning, Regional and National Key Account spends.Territory Performance F19:Achieved overall territory growth in all channels at +2.2%On-Premise Independent Channel: +4.7%•Spirit Category: +12.4%•Beer Category: +1.6%•Wine Category: +36.4% Show less Focused on managing BCL Government Retail Liquor Store, Private Retail Liquor Store and On-Premise accounts for the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. Working directly with accounts to establish a long and credible relationship with customers on strategies to increasing revenue sales through product pricing, placement and promotional value.  Effectively plan on a daily, weekly or monthly/quarterly basis, with quota and distribution objectives within Off/On Premise customers; focusing on territory growth, product distribution, menu listing, brand positioning, advertising, marketing and forecasting.  Effectively managed multiple budgets with different fiscals years including A&P, T&E, Rate of Sale, On-Premise Commercial Planning, Regional and National Key Account spends. Territory Performance F18:Achieved overall territory growth in all channels at +7.8%Private Retail Channel: Overall growth of +17.3%On-Premise Channel: Overall growth of +4%Wine Category: Overall growth of +106%Accomplishment: Nationals 2018 BC Retail Excellence Nominee Award Show less

  • Territory Manager

    Oct 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Territory Associate

    Jul 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Retail Merchandiser

    Mar 2017 - Jul 2017
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  BCLC

  Jul 2021 - now

  Territory Manager