13172 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC V4A 1E7

CANDIC E BE NSON Email: Benson.CandiceL@gmail.com

Phone: 778-317-8497

P R O F I L E

A dynamic, well-organized and results-driven Administrative Professional with proven experience in Sales & Marketing Coordination, Office Administration and Customer Service. Self-motivated, highly organized, reliable and professional. Combines a positive, action-oriented approach and highly flexible nature with resourcefulness and creativity. Adaptive to change, welcomes the challenge of significant responsibility and an opportunity to make a key contribution to overall business success. Has a passion for working with the internet and social media

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S S U M M A R Y

Strong marketing and administration background in the Real Estate Industry (Polygon Homes, CB Richard Ellis, Re/Max and Beverage Alcohol Industry (Authentic Wine & Spirit Merchants) Well established experience acting as primary liaison and key support person to senior management and sales teams Advanced computer skills and proficiency with Web Browsers, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and strong skills in design software (Adobe Photoshop). Strong knowledge of Web Browsers, online media platforms and Social Media Excellent typing skills (70 WPM) Strong time management skills and multi-tasking abilities. Able to exercise sound judgment in prioritizing multiple responsibilities and meeting deadlines; remaining extremely productive under pressure. Keen attention to detail and ability to follow directions developed through experience in report analysis, web content management, travel arrangements and event coordination Ability to anticipate needs and deliver results above and beyond expectations Excellent communication abilities with polished, professional demeanor. Able to clearly and effectively communicate information between management, sales teams, colleagues and clients Training in digital photography and graphic design

R E L A T E D P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants, Vancouver, BC April – September 2013 Sales Representative (6 month maternity leave contract)

Responsible for selling and promoting a large international portfolio of wine and spirits to accounts in Greater Vancouver Developed and maintained strong business relationships with a variety of retail and on-premise accounts Generated leads through data analysis, professional networking and strategic marketing Represented the company and international clients at a variety of industry events

Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants, Vancouver, BC 2010-2012 Sales Coordinator

Served as first point of contact for the BC Sales Team and worked as the key support person for the BC Sales Manager and Vice President Analyzed sales activity, competitive data and market reports to create leads for sales reps Responded to sales rep, customer and winemaker inquiries via telephone and email Created custom reports, marketing materials and correspondence for BC Sales Manager and sales reps Managed and tracked sales rep budget, commission and incentive spreadsheets Arranged and coordinated weekly sales and marketing management meetings as well as bi-monthly sales meetings Worked directly with customers, suppliers and winemakers for internal meetings and BCLDB initiatives General office administration (photocopying, filing, faxing, scanning, arranging couriers, reception, document preparation) Key organizer for Authentic’s involvement in the Vancouver International Wine Festival – 2011 & 2012 (arranged travel arrangements for winemakers, catering, coordinated and supervised tasting booth schedules, managed wine inventory, hosted and coordinated Winemaker Welcome Dinner)

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CB Richard Ellis Limited (CBRE), Vancouver, BC 2007-2010 Marketing & Research Analyst

Served as first point of contact and key support person for brokers and provided research and administrative support for Director of Research Created custom proposals, reports and marketing materials Collected sales data and assisted in the writing of quarterly statistical reports Event coordination for CBRE’s Vancouver office (annual golf tournament, client dinners, sales team events) General administrative and office management duties (photocopying, filing, faxing, scanning, arranging couriers, reception, document preparation)

Polygon Homes Limited, Vancouver, BC 2001-2005 Sales Coordinator

Responsible for real estate sales and administration support in a variety of high-volume sales centers Provided project presentations to the general public and conducted tours of show homes and construction sites Acted as the primary information contact for realtors, inspectors and clients Executed and explained Contracts of Purchase and Sale to new home buyers General administrative and office management duties (photocopying, filing, faxing, scanning, arranging couriers, reception, document preparation)

Re/Max Colonial Pacific Realty, White Rock, BC 2003-2004 Executive Assistant

Responsible for administrative duties and client services Drafted Contracts of Purchase and Sale, Subject Removals, Addendums and other correspondence Managed and updated MLS listings Database management and advertising duties (mail-outs, newspaper ads, signage)

O T H E R E M P L O Y M E N T E X P E R I E N C E

The Ruddy Potato Whole Foods Market, Bowen Island, BC 2014-2015 Deli Customer Service Clerk Bowen Island Yoga, Bowen Island, BC 2014 Yoga Instructor Kajonkietsuksa Bilingual School, Phuket, Thailand 2005-2007 Kindergarten Teacher E D U C A T I O N & T R A I N I N G

Langara College – Digital Photography Program 2009 University of British Columbia – Real Estate Trading Services Licensing Program 2005 Text & Talk Language Academy – T.E.F.L. (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate 2005 Kwantlen University College – Criminology, Sociology & Psychology Courses 2000-2001 V O L U N T E E R E X P E R I E N C E

Tsunami Volunteer Centre, Phuket, Thailand 2005 Tsunami Volunteer Tchao Tai Mai Primary School, Phuket, Thailand 2005 Volunteer English Teacher References and Letters of Recommendation available upon request