The 15 Minute Breakdown: 2024 Beauty Marketing Study
Darren Binning
1. Darren Binning
3 Sheardown Trail Cellular: 647 765-7654
Bolton, Ontario L7E 1Y5 email: dmbinning@gmail.com
Objective
Attainment of a position that allows me to be a member of a progressive team and have responsibility for
providing overall leadership, direction and management in a manner that is consistent with the goals that
support and enhance the Company.
Experience
Visions Electronics Mississauga, Ontario
Regional Install Manager November 2017 to February 2019
Responsible for overseeing the productivity and growth of the region with strong leadership and
administrative skills, determining budgets and schedules.
Actively involved in the hiring and training of new employees and scheduling training sessions accordingly.
Training staff on the function and installation of all new and existing products.
Motivating staff to deliver excellent customer service so that installations are completed in a timely
manner.
Maintaining company fleet to ensuring that maintenance is kept along with performing monthly audits of
trucks inventory.
Support sales team in the development of B2B (Business to Business) system design and Installation.
Partnering with vendors to resolve technical and installation issues.
Facilitate and resolve operations escalations as necessary. Taking feedback from the client and provide
details whether expectations were met.
Best Buy Canada Brampton, Ontario
Geek Squad Field Agent May 2009 to November 2017
Responsible for the delivery and installation or consultation of residential audio/video equipment.
Ensure install fulfillment range from basic audio/video connectivity to fishing wires through walls for
mounting and concealing installations.
Program and demonstrate Universal Remote for integration of Smart Home automation and AV control.
Insuring installations meet the highest quality standards set forth by Geek Squad Installation Services while
assuring a professional and safe working environment.
Identifying and asking lifestyle questions while in the home to suggest additional products and services to
enhance the client experience.
Demonstrate strong client service skills while representing Geek Squad during an in-home service call and
to act as a consultant while in the store.
Perform HDTV Calibration with precise instrument to ensure best quality picture done to Geek Squad and
ISF standards.
2. Best Buy Canada Richmond Hill, Ontario
Inventory Manager May 2005 to April 2009
Manage the shipping and receiving department to ensure accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of product.
Maintain accurate store inventory records and reconcile perpetual inventory records to physical inventory
levels.
Conduct quarterly audits of all inventories and submit written reports to District Management.
Oversee monthly call backs to ensure proper policy, procedures and documentation standards are
maintained.
Investigate disturbances such as alarm and security calls, unlawful intrusions and property damage.
Develop and implement loss prevention programs to deter and or detect internal and external dishonesty.
Best Buy Canada Etobicoke, Ontario
Mobile Electronics’ Supervisor December 2002 to April 2005
Coordinate and manage sales team, schedule work hours, resolve conflicts and determine salaries.
Manage the Mobile Electronics and Installation departments for store location.
Directed activities of coworkers engaged in installation and maintenance of products involving all makes
and models of cars.
Trained team members in the areas of display, product demonstration and emphasizing all salable features.
Prepare budget, determine work force requirements and establish production schedules to meet sales goals.
Interface with customers providing support and technical solutions.
Education
CompuCollege School of Business Etobicoke, Ontario
Diploma, Information Technology and Network Administration 1999
Johannesburg Technical College Johannesburg, South Africa
Diploma, Electronic Engineering 1989-1992
Forrest High School Johannesburg, South Africa
High School Diploma 1988
Certificates
High School Diploma
Diploma Light Current Electronic Theory
Ontario Certificate of Qualification - Automotive Electronic Accessory Technician
A+, Network+
ISF
Working at Heights