Rory Brennan

Rory Brennan

Lodge and Charter Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Marketing at The Sawatsky Group

  • Education

    • Westwood Collegiate

      2000 - 2004
      High School with IB designation

      Activities and Societies: Theatre arts including drama major designation. Student government. IB courses.

    • Red River College

      2005 - 2007
      Toruism Management

      Activities and Societies: Class Representative to student government Completed a specialized business diploma focused on tourism and hospitality.

  • Experience

    • Expeditorsplus Inc.

      Apr 2006 - Aug 2007
      Lodge and Charter Manager

      • Flight planning for charter flights, including creating manifests, freight calculations and scheduling changeovers• Meeting clients upon arrival and ensuring their needs and requests are met prior to departure• Scheduling and facilitating ground transportation for lodge guests and airline crews• Marketing and new sales development while building a larger client base including creating trade show displays, brochures, mail out campaigns and sales of services • Assisting accounting department with billing, reports and reconciliations• Work directly with several major hotels with scheduling, booking, and transportation of guests Show less

    • Auto Gallery of Wnnipeg

      Aug 2007 - Apr 2016
      Sales Representitive

      • Sales of vehicles and service, including warranties, insurance, and value added options while considering customer’s needs and desires• Customer follow up including complaint resolution and service scheduling while ensuring complete satisfaction• Extensive product knowledge experience and regular training on new techniques• Light advertising and promotion of vehicles in print and online media• Maintained rolling average of 15+ sales per month

    • Auto Gallery of Winnipeg

      Feb 2013 - Apr 2016
      Advertising Manager/Internet Sales

      • Management of advertising department, inventory control and group of employees including training of new staff and implementation of new sales and business policies• Advertising in various internet and print media including newspaper campaigns, radio voiceover work and copy writing, direct mail out campaigns, design and direction of television commercials, writing of advertorials for print, signage and dealership aesthetics• Complete day to day control and maintenance of over 300 inventory units on several websites. Maintenance of premium ads on Kijiji and Auto Trader • Redesign and implementation of updated websites streamlined for SEO and cosmetics while optimizing the user’s experience and site performance• Photography of complete inventory and image editing for each unit • Graphic design for print, promotion and online use• Online lead acquisition and new customer generation • Building of content on social media platforms and regular, diverse postings to boost engagement. Managing all content and building audience numbers and reach• Event planning, contest building, implementation of charitable events and promotions, organized booth and displays at car and other trade shows • Complete proficiency with email applications, Microsoft Office suite, Dealer Smart Solutions (Auto Trader), KIT (Kijiji), Used Winnipeg, Strathcom, Evolio, V Auto and other products• Control customer review sites, responding and resolving any customer issues and working with feedback to optimize client experiences• Conduct meetings with suppliers and vendors both in person and remotely while building strong relationships within the print, advertising and automotive industries Show less

    • The Sawatsky Group

      Apr 2016 - now
      Director of Marketing

      * Yearly Marketing Plan and Budget * Media Mix Strategy* Facilitated Merge Transition of four companies into one* Building Websites and Primary Website Improvements* Media Planning/Execution* Web sales - procurement, management and correspondence with 300+ leads per month.* Customer Management System - Integration of customized CRM system used company wide. Training of all staff on system.* Social Media Management* Graphic and Ad Design* Sales Incentive Programs* Sales Training, including travel Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Google Adwords

      Google
      Feb 2016