Robin Huston has over 15 years of experience in retail sales and merchandising. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Manitoba. Her most recent roles include Retail Sales Merchandiser for Mosaic Sales Solutions-Unilever, where she implemented sales initiatives and supported store management. She also served as Retail Sales Merchandiser and Customer Service Representative for Concord National. Additionally, Robin has volunteered extensively with the North Shore Winter Club, serving as Tennis Coordinator and captaining their women's tennis league team.
1. ROBIN HUSTON
575 Fairway Drive • North Vancouver, BC V7G 1Z5 • 604-657-7342 • hustonrobin@hotmail.com
SKILLS SUMMARY
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Punctual, organized, adaptable, and a quick learner
Proficient in Microsoft office, word and excel
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
Dedicated, committed and loyal
EDUCATION
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Bachelor of Education
WORK EXPERIENCE
MOSAIC SALES SOLUTIONS -UNILEVER , Nov 2014 – Nov 2015
Retail Sales Merchandiser
-Worked closely with Territory Manager merchandising Unilever’s product
- Implemented Unilever’s sales initiatives and continued to build and support store management
-Completed coverage of assigned accounts per allotted time frame
-Merchandised within Grocery, Drug and Mass Merchandiser locations within assigned territory
-Maintained required audits using technology such as iPad, Office suite and Outlook
-Maintained communication with colleagues and clients
CONCORD NATIONAL, January 2004-October 2014
Retail Sales Merchandiser
▪ Represented and merchandised product within organized territory call cycle
▪ Responsible for customer and supplier communications via email, and in-person meetings
▪ Heavy focus on multi-tasking, and attention to detail
▪ Reported competitive intelligence and recommended strategies that lead to the improvement of brand
promotional activity
▪ Responsible for monthly auditing of products including scanning and manual audits
▪ Executed marketing strategies in coordination with brand standards and promotions
▪ Fostered and maintained relationships with store personnel and management
▪ Maintains up to date management of products and promotional materials, including the issuing of credits
POSITIVE RESULTS, 2010 – Present (seasonal)
Auditor
▪ Managed the price audits of various brands and their competitors
CONCORD NATIONAL, 2007-2009
Customer Service Representative for Melitta Coffee
▪ Executed sampling events and promotional displays
▪ Acted as a brand representative and customer service contact for sampling events across the lower
mainland and the Okanagan
▪ Achieved positive results through improved sales and brand recognition
2. Robin Huston resume page 2
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
NORTH SHORE WINTER CLUB- VOLUNTEER POSITION, 2011- Present
Tennis Coordinator
▪ Developed weekly group tennis matches, and organizes the scheduling of booking multiple courts,
recruiting players, and placing up to 24 players into 12 separate matches
▪ Coordinates team and partner practice sessions
▪ Acts as a communications coordinator for tennis related information and activity
NORTH SHORE WINTER CLUB- VOLUNTEER POSITION, 2011- Present
Captain of Interclub Women’s Tennis League Team
▪ Captains, manages, and plays on team in divisional Vancouver Spring BC Women’s Tennis League
▪ Managed the scheduling, court placement and team correspondence
NORTH SHORE WINTER CLUB- VOLUNTEER POSITION
Held numerous committee positions from 2000 to present, including the creation of the tennis league Sub-
Committee that was involved in the development of a manual for North Shore Winter Club players and
captains
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Ongoing committed and dedicated athlete involved in interclub tennis with the North Shore Winter Club
Customer service and sales representative of Grassroots Children’s Clothing, 1 year
Independent sales consultant for Celeste Clothing and Avon
Coached girls softball, 1 year
Elementary School teacher, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 8 years
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Available upon request