CHRISTOPHER SZE 1507 – 1115 9th St SW, Calgary, Alberta

Email: sze.christopher@gmail.com Tel. 587.832.2085

Skills Inventory

Management skills running multiple programs/events while managing, training, and coaching 50+ brand ambassadors. Strong teamwork and communication skills developed working in a retail and promotional environment. Leadership skills developed as a supervisor in field for experiential marketing activations and events. Ability to communicate with and entertain groups in various situations through bartending and marketing work. Time management & organizational skills utilized as an accounting clerk and marketing coordinator. Attentive to details, especially in precision work as developed through accounts payable and receivables work. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel data handling and creating automated functional spreadsheets, developing and

designing PowerPoint presentations). Competence in speaking and understanding Cantonese.

Educational ExperienceUniversity of Toronto Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaHon. B.Comm September 2007 - April 2011

Graduated with both a specialist option in Accounting and a major in Economics.

Professional Experience

Vibrant Marketing Calgary, Alberta, Canada / Toronto, Ontario, CanadaBrand Experience Coordinator March 2015 - March 2016

Organized and executed on premise and retail events / activations on the portfolios for key accounts such as Diageo, Sleeman, and Kicking Horse Coffee.

Created and managed marketing and promotion budgets approved by clients for several different activations. Built marketing plans with national team developing and maintaining work back schedules for all events. Generated weekly reports by collecting data from the past weeks activities based on key performance indicators. Managed, and supervised 50+ brand ambassadors in experiential, on premise, and retail division of the company. Coached, mentored, and motivated reps through detailed brand and product trainings before activations and constant

dialogue while on field visits. Scheduled brand ambassadors weekly and ensured each rep was prepared for their shifts on a daily basis. Prepared and submitted biweekly payroll assuring reps were paid correctly and on time.

Inventa Brand Experience Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSupervisor and Brand Ambassador August 2013 - April 2015

NESTEA Summer Tour (Summer 2013 and Summer 2014): Supervised and managed team of 5 + to meet client’s standards and objectives regarding their product. Worked closely with Account Coordinator to ensure day to day tasks and reports were completed. Motivated and encouraged team to promote Nestea and its iced tea products through street and event sampling. Participated in brand key messaging and educated crowds about the product in an entertaining style. Collaborated and contributed with team to ensure proper set up and execution of promotion on a daily basis. Responsible for driving branded truck and transporting team to events.

FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour Presented By Coca Cola (March - April 2014) Organized and set up events displaying the Official FIFA World Cup Trophy throughout the City of Toronto. Participated in airport landing ceremony along with events at the CBC headquarters and Ronald MacDonald house. Performed as a Mascot to the general public and children representing both Coca Cola and FIFA. Interacted with the public handing out free Coca Cola and educating the masses about the FIFA World Cup Trophy.

Nintendo Holiday Malls Tour: Square One, Eaton Centre, Scarborough Town Centre (Winter 2014 and 2015) Sampled and promoted Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 2DS and 3DS XL products to mall patrons. Educated families, parents, and interested individuals about the products Nintendo was offering for the holiday season

including price points and key specifications of devices. Engaged populace to try products through key brand messaging and approachable friendliness. Set up and take down of footprint at each mall as well as daily set-up of devices to ensure sampling ran smoothly.

Blast Marketing Toronto, Ontario, CanadaBrand Ambassador and Promotional Model September 2013 - April 2015

Maple Leafs Fan Fest & NHL Faceoff Event Engaged with Toronto Maple Leaf fans and encouraged children and adults of all ages to participate in various hockey

related games and activities. Interacted with thousands of fans sharing memorable moments with their favourite NHL team.

Mercedes Benz Canada Provided detailed knowledge to prospective buyers and consumers about the new line of Mercedes Benz vehicles for

2015. Greeted and signed in guests to exclusive Mercedes Benz unveilings of new car models.

Wild Water Kingdom Brampton, Ontario, CanadaBartender June 2013 - September 2013

Greeted customers and patrons and made them feel welcomed. Accommodated guests needs and served them with a smile and cheerful personality. Completed transactions dealing with cash and credit/debit terminal. Communicated and supported co-workers during rush times to maintain steady flow of orders. Identified flaws in the setup of bar and suggested ways to improve efficiency. Memorized menu items while fulfilling patron orders and developed relationships with customers and returning families.

Allseating Corporation Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaAccounting Clerk June 2010 - June 2013

Processed and filed all accounts receivable transactions and payments for four bank accounts in two different currencies from the mail room to the ledger.

Calculated and prepared bank deposits for daily U.S and Canadian sales. Received and reviewed shipping log with work orders for accuracy. Billed customers by generating and releasing invoices using SYSPRO enterprise resource planning software while

posting all entries to the general ledger. Processed and delivered SPIFF incentive cheques to sales team. Matched purchase orders and goods received to accounts payable invoices and created cheques for payment. Communicated and assisted accounting team to retrieve outstanding invoices ensuring invoices were paid on time. Filed and catalogued all completed payable and receivable invoices and relevant reports. Prepared and posted State Government Contract fees and received check requisition for payment. Monitored and logged Sales Representatives expenses.

Additional Qualifications

Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) Calgary, Alberta, CanadaProServe Certified February 2016

Enrolled in the ProServe Liquor Staff Training Program and obtained ProServe Certification

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) Toronto, Ontario, CanadaSmart Serve Certified April 2013

Enrolled in the Smart Serve Responsible Alcohol Beverage Service Training Program and obtained Smart Serve Certification.