Marco F. Kane
Founder and CEO
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 15 + years of sales/marketing experience in a retail environment as an experienced assistant manager/merchandiser. Completed merchandise launches across multiple locations. Supervised a staff of 15 employees in various duties. Assessed customer needs and met high quality standards of service. Ensured adequate stock levels were maintained and displayed according to store standards. Being recognized for outstanding customer service with Merit Awards/Badges.
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS
Assistant Manager/Sales & Marketing: Responded to day to day organizational needs of the store including cleanliness. Consulted with customers to determine their needs/requirements. Coordinated sales promotion activities and pricing of merchandise. Maximized daily sales/measured sales performance by referencing reports from prior years. Supervised the enforcement of loss prevention. Mentored/coached staff to meet organizational standards and targets. Collaborated with the store manager to analyze products sales performance and inventory needs. Assisted in the development/implementation of retail strategies/plans to achieve the store’s budget. Ensured all administrative duties were completed promptly and accurately. Completed reference checks for potential candidates as directed by management. Advised on proper care and handling of merchandise. Opened and closed store as part of the duties of a key holder. Reconciled daily cash amounts and prepared bank deposits. Inventory Management/Merchandiser: Completed all opening/closing activities related to merchandising launches. Liaised with buyers, suppliers and distributors. Completed window/store displays according to merchandising plans. Ensured inventory standardization practices/policies across multiple locations. Consulted planograms for space location/set up products in accordance with company procedures. Implemented physical inventory counts at retail stores to ensure correct system inventory. Verified incoming/outgoing shipments against invoices. Investigated inventory performance to determine causes of inventory discrepancies/adjustments. Inspected products in their storage locations to ensure correct handling protocol was followed. Followed up closely with store logistics partners to investigate shipment discrepancies. Collaborated with direct vendors to ensure accurate and timely delivery of products. Developed accurate, consistent enhancements to the inventory reporting structure. Maintained standards of health and safety, and other governmental legislation.
EDUCATION and TRAINING
Entrepreneurial Training, Workshops include Accounting and Business Plan Development, Black Business Initiative, Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), 2000.Appliance Service Technician, completed with honors, Dartmouth Community College, Dartmouth, NS, 1984 Courses included Bookkeeping, Drafting, Appliance Repairs, Photography, High School completed at Gordon Bell High School, Dartmouth.N.S.1982. -1987.
VOLUNTEER and OTHER ACTIVITIES
Currently volunteer as Ball Hockey Coach for youth ages 8-13, George Dixon Center, community recreation facility, Halifax. Assisted in developing the first non-profit organization called P.O.W.E.R. (People of Wisdom Erase Racism), organizing volunteers to work with children and youth, Halifax. Currently developing P.O.W.E.R. Sports, a sport-coaching program designed to enroll youth whose parents are unable to afford superior athletic training. Former Assistant Coach Trainee, Halifax Windjammers Senior Basketball League. Current Team Member in local Basketball, Ball, Hockey, Hockey and Baseball leagues, and have developed practical coaching skills.
Trevor Bundy
Founder and Vice President
VOLUNTEER and OTHER ACTIVITIES
Trevor is one of the co-founders of P.O.W.E.R. He is the integral part of the group that came up with the name People Of Wisdom Erase Racism. He has a passion to make a difference on how we treat, except and communicate with each other.
Trevor has volunteered at the Dartmouth Food Bank, he is a past member of the Cherry Brook / Lake Loon Community Recreation committee (Youth Councillor). A positive mentorship toward the youth is important for our future and theirs.
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS:
Trevor has over 15 years in Sales and Marketing in the Industrial Chemical Industry. He is experienced in Warehouse management, Customer Service, Operations Management, B2B Sales and General Management. He is also a skilled Handyman, Drywall Taper and a graduate from NSCC for Electrical Construction Wiring.
James Williams
2nd Vice President
VOLUNTEER and OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Works in the nonprofit sector through the Micmac Native Friendship Centre.
James has been volunteering since his early teens and has extensive experience with many facets of nonprofits from grant writing to organizing implementing and supervising programs.
Timea H. Vastag
Treasurer / Secretary
Timea has always had a deep interest in Cultural anthropology which is why she has a strong belief that understanding interrelationship is a huge asset to erasing racism.
Timea believes to make a change in the world, we must be open minded and constantly experience wonder.
She has a strong motivation to help others see the world the way she sees it to build equality.
Timea has been volunteering in multiple events to encourage the youth in economic growth, inclusiveness and diversity.
Board Members
Leonard J Kane
VOLUNTEER and OTHER ACTIVITIES:
He's been periodically working with P.O.W.E.R. for about 25 years. He is someone who loves working with the youth who like playing sports and singing, because these are the things that he is very good at. He feels that he has a lot to give back to our youth. Leonard has been a P.O.W.E.R. member for about 15 years and he will always be a part of it.
Leonard is a very talented person. Growing up he liked playing all sports, there was one he became great at, that was hockey. If you knew him at that time, you would be saying the same thing. He went on to play junior hockey, where he would win many medals and Most Valuable Player Awards in both ice/ball hockey.
OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS:
At this moment he works for a company as a driver, he is also a professional comedian, song writer, actor and singer.