Owen Gregora
Beverage Consultant @Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
Beverage Consultant @Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Corporation
Winnipeg, MB, CA
As a Beverage Consultant, I provided expert advice to customers on selecting wine, beer, spirits, and other liquors, tailoring recommendations to individual preferences. My role required a deep knowledge of the beverage industry and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Key contributions included:Customer Consultation: Advised customers on beverage selections, offering personalized recommendations based on taste preferences and enhancing their shopping experience.Financial Responsibility: Trusted to handle thousands of dollars in currency daily, ensuring accuracy and maintaining high standards of integrity in all transactions.Industry Knowledge: Developed a comprehensive understanding of the liquor industry through hands-on experience with product handling, consumption training, and staying up to date on trends.Compliance & Security: Ensured adherence to provincial rules and regulations, responsibly reporting suspicious activity to supervisors and maintaining a secure environment for both staff and customers.This role allowed me to build strong customer relationships, demonstrate expert knowledge, and ensure a safe, compliant, and high-quality service experience.
EDUCATION
Red River College
Commerce Industry Sales & Marketing
University of Manitoba
Business/Commerce, Marketing
ABOUT OWEN GREGORA
Procurement and operations specialist with 4+ years of experience leading multi-million-dollar logistics, vendor management, and procurement initiatives across Canada and the U.S. I bring proven success in full-cycle procurement, ERP implementation (SAP, Ariba, Salesforce, Pulse, Infor), and cross-border logistics, with a proven track record of driving measurable cost savings and process improvements.At Paramount Services LTD, I managed procurement and logistics for three nationwide branches, oversaw 500+ vendor relationships and coordinated $5M+ in assets. My achievements include developing SOPs, optimizing ERP workflows, reducing stockouts by 40% through new tracking systems, and managing full-cycle audits for a $4M insurance settlement.With additional expertise in IT administration, staff training, and cross-functional leadership, I bridge operations, technology, and supply chain strategy to deliver efficient, resilient solutions. I am passionate about building strong vendor partnerships, optimizing logistics, and driving supply chain excellence.Skills:Procurement & Contract ManagementSupply Chain OperationsLogistics & Cross-Border ShippingVendor & Supplier RelationsInventory Control & ForecastingERP Systems: SAP, Ariba, Salesforce, PulseCustoms Compliance & DocumentationLeadership, Training & Staff SupervisionProcess Improvement & SOP DevelopmentLet\'s link! My inbox is open.
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