1. Jason Chouinard- B. Com
11722 97A Ave Phone: 604-588-5477
Surrey, BC V3V 2G5 jchouinard1975@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY
Highly motivated, positive and analytical Bachelor of Commerce graduate with eight years’ experience in Inventory and
Financial Auditing and six years’ experience in Sales/Marketing/Customer Service. Particularly skilled at learning new
processes/software, problem solving, adapting to change, and developing relationships with both customers and
coworkers. Information seeker with the ability to learn quickly and committed to continuous quality improvement.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management- Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC (1997-1998)
- Diploma in Business Administration- Management Okanagan University College, Kelowna, BC (1995-1997)
- CSC Certification-Canadian Securities Council (1998)
- Life Insurance Level 1-Insurance Council of BC (2002)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 Surrey Alliance Tax Service (February 2015-Present)-Filing Low Income Tax Returns.
 Surrey Alliance Church (January 2006-Present)-Various roles.
 Surrey Alliance Church (September 2012-September 2013)-Deacons Committee Chairperson.
 Various other roles at different times.
SELECTED SKILLS:
COMPUTER
 Intermediate-Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel-Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Outlook) and Sage.
 Ability to learn proprietary and new software quickly.
 Troubleshooting of standard software & hardware.
OPERATIONAL/PROJECT MANAGEMENT
 Organizing and managing projects requiring outsourcing of multiple components.
 Creation, circulation and revision control of customer specification documents/contracts.
 Setting timelines and managing them through to the successful completion of projects.
 Planning, committee development, facility selection and booking of event locations/vendors.
 Sales tracking and reporting (database, spreadsheets and charts/graphs).
FINANCIAL
 Inventory Auditing-Physical inspection and condition reporting.
 Solid understanding of GAAP.
 Ability to read and analyze financial statements, inventory reports/asset reports and various other
financial/operational documents/spreadsheets.
 Solid understanding of credit risk and underwriting principles.
 Soft AR collections experience.
MARKETING/CUSTOMER SERVICE/SALES
 Positive “Can Do” attitude.
 Experience in creating advertising, conducting market research/analysis, and analyzing results.
 Knowledge/experience with the print production process from initial design through to print and delivery.
 Customer correspondence (Written & Verbal).
 Conflict management & resolution.
 Quoting, invoicing/billing and customer contact management (database etc.).
 Account management & territory management in the B2B environment.

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TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
 Active Listening  Administrative  Analytical
 Attention to Detail  Brainstorming  Business Intelligence
 Communication  Complex Problem Solving  Conflict Management
 Coordination  Critical Thinking  Decision Making
 Documentation  Diplomacy  Editing
 Empathy  Evaluating  Flexibility
 Explaining  Forecasting  Goal Setting
 Helping Others  Humor  Identifying Problems
 Information Gathering  Interpersonal  Intuitiveness
 Intelligence  Multitasking  Negotiating
 Networking  Organizational  Patience
 Planning  Process Improvement  Project Management
 Research  Strategic Planning  Teamwork
 Time Management  Tolerance  Teachable
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Temporary Employee: Accountemps/Robert Half & Associates, Surrey, BC (2015-current)
 Data Analyst, Accounting Clerk, General Administration.
Field Service Representative, Field Examiner Assistant, and Field Service Auditor: GE Capital-Commercial Distribution
Finance; Surrey, BC (2006-2014)
 FSR-Verified dealer compliance with CDF inventory security agreements and program letters by conducting
physical collateral inspections and related audits of books and records. Identified and reported problems, as
well as potential business opportunities. Represented GE Capital in an assigned territory and maintained
professional relationships with CDF's customer (dealer) base.
 Demonstrated team work skills by volunteering to assist in other territories and as a result received over 20
awards of recognition for going above and beyond normal work demands over the past 8 years.
 Completed Simplean training and was involved in 2 separate committee projects focusing on streamlining
processes and eliminating unnecessary procedures/policies which led to a 25% reduction in the coding used
by FSR’s. Developed an understanding of the need for and the process behind process and procedural
improvement.
Temporary Employee: IS2; Delta, BC (2005-2006)
 Various Temporary Administrative Duties.
Marketing Manager: Pollard Banknote Ltd; Kamloops, BC (2003-2004)
 Documentation, design and coordination of the printing and delivery of all “Scratch & Win” and “Pull Tab”
lottery ticket products for key accounts.
Account Executive: HCareers; North Vancouver, BC (2002-2003)
 Online/job board advertising telesales.
Account Manager: Globel Direct Inc.; Richmond, BC (2001-2002): 1-year Maternity Leave Contract.
 Solution sold direct marketing solutions (direct mail, email, annual report mailings) to new and existing
customers often requiring outsourcing of data and print services.
Sales & Marketing Representative: PadTech Industries Ltd.; Delta, BC (1999-2001)
 Responsible for all sales & marketing activities including: Account management, budgeting, setting targets
and analyzing results, development of marketing materials and trade show booth design.