Boris Martin

Boris Martin

Bicycle Mechanic/Salesperson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Co-Founder & VP Corporate Store Operations @ Velofix Group of Companies

  • Education

    • Byng Arts Mini School

      2004 - 2009
    • Langara College

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Experience

    • Campione Cycles

      Jun 2007 - Mar 2012
      Bicycle Mechanic/Salesperson

      Instituted a new form of Customer Relationship Management using the existing P.O.S system, by enabling mechanics to send Email and SMS notifications for completed work orders to customers.Utilized computer and retail product knowledge to implement an inventory management system, allowing product stock levels to be monitored and appropriate management decisions to be made.

    • Permanence Consulting Ltd.

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2012
      Administrative Assistant

      Business correspondents organization and filingAccounting documentation preparation

    • Cycling BC

      Sept 2011 - Oct 2012
      Public Speaker & Coach

      Worked with Cycling BC Development program to help inspire kids and promote Cycling BC’s high performance training programs and opportunities.Utilized past personal experiences and verbal communication skills to educate new riders

    • West Point Cycles

      Apr 2012 - Sept 2012
      Bicycle Mechanic

      Organized and hosted bi-monthly professional development workshops for other mechanics, to improve overall team skills, abilities and efficiency Displayed leadership in the workshop through dedication and assertiveness, helping motivate the workshop team resulting in consistently exceeded sales targets during peak monthsActed as team leader, in charge of four mechanics; focused on optimizing work flow processes by refining product ordering and work order processes Capitalized on individual subordinates strengths by strategically assigning work to people with corresponding knowledge, skills and abilities Monitored product stock levels, performed inventory counts and management and was responsible for re ordering products Show less

    • Velofix Group of Companies

      Oct 2012 - now

      Accountable for both operational and core transformations. Recognized areas ofimprovement within the business and focused on operating and managing twocritical areas: Information Technology/Digital and Vehicle Fleet Operations. Oversawthe maintenance and optimization of existing infrastructure, as well as identifyingnew opportunities and executing on the build, rollout, change management, andongoing support of those initiatives. Brought value to the entire business, supportingboth franchise and corporate operational needs Show less Aims to maximize the organization’s growth and profitability while delivering and managing areas of the company's operational and procurement functions. This includes research, development and logistics, custom build out standards and agreements and procurement related to build outs and supply of product. Responsible for ensuring franchise support is available and current to ensure exceptional support for franchise issues and for delivering and continually improving the training process, onboarding process and documentation tools to support new franchisees.Responsible for filtering, screening and evaluating new franchise leads for good potential candidates, engaging prospective franchisees and filtering out best candidates, providing leads with all appropriate legal documentation from initial engagement to close of franchise sale, and assisting franchisees with prospective territory selection and financing options. Show less

      • Co-Founder & VP, Corporate Store Operations

        Jul 2020 - now
      • Co-Founder & VP, Business Transformation

        Jan 2018 - Jul 2020
      • Co-Founder & VP, Procurement & Operations

        Oct 2012 - Jan 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Minor Hockey Referee Certification

      Vancouver Minor Hockey Association
      Jan 2003
    • Master Mechanic Level 2 Certification

      Barnett Bicycle Institute
      Jan 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Boris Martin
      Entrepreneur of the Year - Emerging Category Ernst & Young
    • Awarded to Boris Martin
      National Cycling Championship Cycling Canada 3 Time Gold Medalist and Canadian National Champion 2 Silver Medals1 Bronze Medal
    • Awarded to Boris Martin
      Success Story of the Year Dragon's Den
    • Awarded to Boris Martin
      Top 30 Under 30 BC Business
    • Awarded to Boris Martin
      Young Entrepreneur of the Year Startup Canada