John Cherwick

Background

About John Cherwick

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: I was initially hired as a Sales Representative at Hughes Petroleum Ltd- a local family business that has experienced exponential growth over the years. Even though business activity continues to thrive, they have always placed deep emphasis on community matters. Earning steady promotions to Sales Manager and General Manager, I played an active role in elevating that firm's activity in the millions of dollars. Key to my long-standing success there (and this is a philosophy that I continue to embrace today) is a talent for spotting - and acting upon - untapped growth opportunities, opening new locations in Edmonton and surrounding areas, and establishing a significant Bulk Fuels and Wholesale Fuels Division that laid the groundwork for its ongoing success. HOW MY ORIGINAL CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDIES CONTRIBUTE TO MY SUCCESS TODAY: I learned the importance of staying well organized so that I could add to my ever-expanding skill set. In my final role at Hughes Petroleum Ltd, my portfolio expanded to include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll Processing, Administration, Dispatch, and Sales. As a result, this academic knowledge allowed me to deliver: cost savings improvements and innovations revenue gains and business growth WHERE I AM UNIQUE: When someone thinks of an engineer, the stereotypical thought that comes to mind is someone with ferocious attention to detail. Although I can easily lay claim on this character attribute, I believe that I can offer even more. By combining my thorough attention to detail with my "people" talents, I have come to realize that people make companies - not the other way around. WHAT SHAPES MY VISION OF CORPORATE CULTURE: By imbuing teamwork with respect for others and an open-mindedness to encourage employee ideas and creativity, I aim to establish a culture rooted in sharing and cohesiveness. My goal: To inspire my direct and indirect reports into stretching further than they thought possible so that they can take pride in contributing to an organization's success. MY AREAS OF STRENGTH INCLUDE: Client Relationship-Building, Loyalty, & Retention Building Audits & Maintenance / Repair Recommendations Business Development & Expansion Strategies Authorized Approvals & Full Cheque Signing Authority Staff Hiring & Leadership Accident Claim & Liability Handling Contract & Price Negotiations New Project Fund Borrowing Banking Year-End Reviews Diplomatic Complaint Resolution Equipment Acquisition Low Staff Turnover Ready for what's next!