Brock J. Armstrong
brockrmstrong@yahoo.ca
(780) 484-1861
(587) 921-4067
Accept this cover letter and resume as my application for a position with your
company. My management, sales management, outside sales, buying and auction
experience, have enabled me to develop B2B accounts through the growth of
business and job development in challenging industries. I have excellent computer
skills, as well as possessa bachelor’s degree in Economics. Effective
understanding and application of selling strategies and techniques. Strong
communication skills, ability to implement diverse business development plans
and being adaptable to ever changing business environments have resulted in
positive growth in all ventures.
I thrive when taking on development programs and administering programs in
order to promote new business development. I forge strong customer service,
excellent staff relationships and customer service as well as strategic business
development policies. I am self- motivated, forward thinking and enjoy working in
a team environment. Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and ability to
implement innovative concepts forbusiness/sales development. My experience in
developing business strategies, mentoring, negotiations, as well as strong
presentation skills have resulted in business/revenue growth.
Demonstrate ethical standards, a professional demeanor and strong judgment with
the ability to adapt and multi-task in environment changes. I have executed
strategic company financial budgets, acquisition plans, managed national key
accounts and developed sales teams.
I look forward to discussing the position further, thank you in advance for your
consideration.
____________________________________
Brock J. Armstrong
(780) 484-1861
(587) 921- 4067
brockrmstrong@yahoo.ca
Objective: Seeking to utilize my diverse business experience in a positive, fast
paced environment, forging a mutually beneficial relationship with
my employer.
Employment
January 2016 to Present Freelance Auctioneer
Edmonton, Alberta
- Auto and Auto Salvage auctions.
June 2014 to November 2015 Schnitzer Steel (O/A Pick- N- Pull)
Edmonton, Alberta
Car Buyer – Alberta
- Purchase salvage vehicles through auction, from vendors and other sources.
- Handle payment and all applicable paperwork.
- Provide numerous quotes to vendors daily.
- Responsible for achieving company volume and costgoals.
May 2013 to June 2014 Freelance Auctioneering
Edmonton, Alberta
- Auctioneer, set-up of auction sales for various companies throughout Alberta.
February 2012 to May 2013 Halford Hides
Edmonton, Alberta
District Sales Branch Manager
- District Sales Branch Manager/Representative – Outside and Inside Butcher
Supplies.
January 2010 to February 2012 Freelance Auctioneering
Edmonton, Alberta
Auctioneer/Sales – Alberta
September 2006 to January 2010 Osman Auction Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta
Territory Branch Manager – N.W.
Alberta
- Responsible for all aspects of auction territory sales management for automotive,
heavy industrial equipment and liquidation sales division.
- Management of the liquidation auction, set-up and staffing.
- Auctioneer, district territory sales manager, liquidation manager, clerk and ring
man.
March 2003 to August 2006 Fastenal Canada
Edmonton, Alberta
Branch Manager
- Managed all business aspects of an industrial sales branch.
- Oversaw sales, shipping and customer relations.
January 2001 to February 2003 S.S. Lasertech
Edmonton, Alberta
Territory Manager
- Territory Sales Manager for S.W. Edmonton.
Academic Background
University of Alberta, B.A. Economics degree
Western Canadian Schoolof Auctioneering, Auctioneer Diploma
Business Management/Sales Management Courses, NAIT Certificates
Computer courses completed in Microsoft, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Referencesavailable upon request.

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  • 1.
    Brock J. Armstrong brockrmstrong@yahoo.ca (780)484-1861 (587) 921-4067 Accept this cover letter and resume as my application for a position with your company. My management, sales management, outside sales, buying and auction experience, have enabled me to develop B2B accounts through the growth of business and job development in challenging industries. I have excellent computer skills, as well as possessa bachelor’s degree in Economics. Effective understanding and application of selling strategies and techniques. Strong communication skills, ability to implement diverse business development plans and being adaptable to ever changing business environments have resulted in positive growth in all ventures. I thrive when taking on development programs and administering programs in order to promote new business development. I forge strong customer service, excellent staff relationships and customer service as well as strategic business development policies. I am self- motivated, forward thinking and enjoy working in a team environment. Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and ability to implement innovative concepts forbusiness/sales development. My experience in developing business strategies, mentoring, negotiations, as well as strong presentation skills have resulted in business/revenue growth. Demonstrate ethical standards, a professional demeanor and strong judgment with the ability to adapt and multi-task in environment changes. I have executed strategic company financial budgets, acquisition plans, managed national key accounts and developed sales teams. I look forward to discussing the position further, thank you in advance for your consideration. ____________________________________ Brock J. Armstrong (780) 484-1861 (587) 921- 4067 brockrmstrong@yahoo.ca
  • 2.
    Objective: Seeking toutilize my diverse business experience in a positive, fast paced environment, forging a mutually beneficial relationship with my employer. Employment January 2016 to Present Freelance Auctioneer Edmonton, Alberta - Auto and Auto Salvage auctions. June 2014 to November 2015 Schnitzer Steel (O/A Pick- N- Pull) Edmonton, Alberta Car Buyer – Alberta - Purchase salvage vehicles through auction, from vendors and other sources. - Handle payment and all applicable paperwork. - Provide numerous quotes to vendors daily. - Responsible for achieving company volume and costgoals. May 2013 to June 2014 Freelance Auctioneering Edmonton, Alberta - Auctioneer, set-up of auction sales for various companies throughout Alberta. February 2012 to May 2013 Halford Hides Edmonton, Alberta District Sales Branch Manager - District Sales Branch Manager/Representative – Outside and Inside Butcher Supplies. January 2010 to February 2012 Freelance Auctioneering Edmonton, Alberta Auctioneer/Sales – Alberta
  • 3.
    September 2006 toJanuary 2010 Osman Auction Inc. Edmonton, Alberta Territory Branch Manager – N.W. Alberta - Responsible for all aspects of auction territory sales management for automotive, heavy industrial equipment and liquidation sales division. - Management of the liquidation auction, set-up and staffing. - Auctioneer, district territory sales manager, liquidation manager, clerk and ring man. March 2003 to August 2006 Fastenal Canada Edmonton, Alberta Branch Manager - Managed all business aspects of an industrial sales branch. - Oversaw sales, shipping and customer relations. January 2001 to February 2003 S.S. Lasertech Edmonton, Alberta Territory Manager - Territory Sales Manager for S.W. Edmonton. Academic Background University of Alberta, B.A. Economics degree Western Canadian Schoolof Auctioneering, Auctioneer Diploma Business Management/Sales Management Courses, NAIT Certificates Computer courses completed in Microsoft, Excel, Outlook, etc. Referencesavailable upon request.