1. Ken Schachnow
Canadian and American Citizenship
123 Braddock Private
Ottawa Ontario Cell: 613-292-2200
K2J 0E6 e-mail: fit4life0628@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To find a challenging position that provides me the opportunity to exceed goals, grow
with the company and advance my career.
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
• Highly motivated and energetic Sales Representative with 25 years experience.
Proven record of building and maintaining customer relations and consistently
accomplishing goals and exceeding targets.
• Completed numerous marathons and Ironman Triathlon competitions. Placed first
overall in a Half Ironman Triathlon in my category.
• Fitness coach with over twenty years experience motivating clients to achieve their
fitness and health goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Keller Williams VIP Realty Brokerage 2014/7-present
Real Estate Sales Representative
LifeScan Canada Ltd. (a Johnson & Johnson Company) 2005-2014/3
Senior Territory Manager
• 2008 Territory Excellence Award Winner
• 2008 President’s Circle of Excellence Award Winner
• Percentage of sales to forecast 102.5% for 2008
• Increased strip share of 3.29% over base for 2008
• Increased market share almost 4% over a 2-year period, to equal the Western
Region’s market share.
• In 2007 to date, category growth has been 3% while I grew the category at 12%,
outpacing the category 4 to 1.
GoodLife Fitness Centres, Ottawa, Ontario 2011-present
Spinning Instructor
• Leading high energy spin classes while motivating the participants in achieving
personal fitness goals
Nutrition Zone Products Inc. Burnaby, British Columbia 2005/1-2005/9
Sales Executive
• Opened 6 new accounts in the first 4-1/2 months
• Gained tremendous knowledge of the sports nutrition industry
Fitness World, Kitsilano, Vancouver, British Columbia 2003-2010
Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor (Part-time)
2. • Increased client base from 0 to approximately 70 in 8 months
• Prospected for clients by promoting the benefits of personal training
• Assessed client needs through consultation and closed sales.
• Adapted programs to meet the individual needs of the client.
Sysco Foodservices of Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia 2002/4-/2003/4
Marketing Associate.
• Grew territory by 50% in downtown Vancouver in first 6 months.
• Increased volume of new business by 50% in first 6 months.
• Ranked 4th out of approximately 70 representatives within 6 months.
• Achieved and exceeded sales quotas.
• Targeted for company rookie of the year.
• Won a trip to Las Vegas by introducing new lines to customers and exceeding sales
quotas.
• Built trusted relationships with customers through integrity and understanding of their
needs.
Rossini's Restaurant, Vancouver, British Columbia 2001/8-2002/4
Restaurant Manager.
• Operated the restaurant including opening, closing, and daily reports. Managed the
staff to ensure the restaurant was being properly run and that staff had high level of
job satisfaction.
Bestfoods Canada Inc., Ottawa, Ontario 1989/7-2001
Sales Representative.
• Consistently exceeded quotas of the Ottawa-Hull region by an average of 25-50%.
• Grew territory sales from $1.2M/year to approximately $4M/year.
• Won salesperson of the year and won many quarterly sales awards.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
Ontario Real Estate College 2014
Courses to obtain license in real estate
Schwinn Fitness
Cycling Instructor Training - June 2011
CCPE (Council for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education)
Persuasion RX : Influencing Ethically
CCPE (Council for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education) Accreditation
Accreditation Certificate October 2007
BCRPA
Certified Weight Instructor. Certification 2003.
Certified Personal Trainer. Certification 2003.
Madd Dogg Athletics
Spinning Instructors’ Certification 2000
3. Sports Performance Institute, Ottawa, Ontario
Certified Personal Trainer. Level I and II. Certification 1999
Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario
Three year Business Administration Diploma 1982