Alex Robertson
Ferndale,Washington
Summary
Entrepreneurial Trader with outstanding knowledge of forest products and training in modern persuasion techniques. Fantastic negotiator with success at working efficiently under pressure. Adept at decision making and accurate forecasts.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Lumber Trader
ROBERTSON CONSULTING
Ferndale, WA
10.2013 - Current
- used phone and email to visit current customers and prospect for new business.
- Prepared business transactions reports.
- Investigated and resolved customer issues and complaints to retain customer business and preserve relationships.
- Maintained relationships with clients long term.
- Discussed trading strategies with owners to highlight current market sentiment, price points of resistance and support and liquidity characteristics of positions.
- Discussed trading strategies with portfolio managers to highlight current market sentiment, price points of resistance and support and liquidity characteristics of positions.
Co Founder
Cypress Pacific Marketing
Vancouver , B.C.
03.2000 - 08.2010
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
- Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems.
Lumber Reload Manager
Taiga Forest Products
Burnaby, B.C.
04.1985 - 03.2000
- Used logistics knowledge to find the lowest cost to deliver product.
- Negotiated rates with both the railway and truckers.
- Restocked lumber and building materials to maintain adequate supply for customers.
- Manged a group of traders and sales assistants to ensure visibility in the market place
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
Seasoned and trained in sales techniques - both on the phone and in person
Proven skills of sales over the telephone
Developed long term relationships with key accounts
- Microsoft Outlook
Timeline
Lumber Trader
ROBERTSON CONSULTING
10.2013 - Current
Co Founder
Cypress Pacific Marketing
03.2000 - 08.2010
Lumber Reload Manager
Taiga Forest Products
04.1985 - 03.2000
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
The University of Alabama