Martin Pytela

Branch Manager at Parity Plus Inc. From branch opening to full operation with staff of seven. Sales of $6 million per year.

Sales Manager at Compuserve, managing up to 15 people in sales, shipping, and accounting. Sales of $20+ million per year.

Account Manager at Northwest Digital Ltd. Managing high volume sales in a very streamlined sales environment. Personal sales over $12 million per year.

Management Consultant with Direction Consulting Ltd. Implementing change management and re-engineering techniques in medium size corporations.

Manager at ComputerHelp Resources Inc. Delivering software design, development, and Information Technology solutions for clients, managing implementation and maintenance, programmers and related resources.

Consultant at IOS Consulting Ltd. Delivering ACCPAC based accounting solutions to medium size companies.

Hiring, training, motivating and supervising staff.

Design and implementation of office procedures.

Liaison with suppliers. Channel management.

Budgeting and cost control of office operation.

Planning and implementing Information Technology systems.

Business Plan preparation.

Data and problem analysis, reporting.

As Sales Representative consistently reached goals and surpassed all expectations. Won highest performer awards multiple times. Designed and managed distribution channels.

Conducted product introduction seminars and staff training. Planned, organized and implemented product launches and shows. Negotiated implementation of large complex systems.

Account Management: inside and outside sales, telemarketing, data analysis and reporting, credit issues.

Managed hundreds of accounts from small business to large corporations.

Product knowledge: well read in current trade publications, market trends, application software, hardware

Trade show participation - both as exhibitor and as attendee, researched and promoted a variety of products.

Emphasis on solutions involving graphics, design, document storage, image management and wide area communications.

Sold products automating sign shops, CAD, medical clinics, office productivity, sales force.

Computer Networks - design and implementation, both operating system and application software. Internet and Intranet implementation.

Project Management and quality assurance in software development.

Systems Analysis - design, develop, test, install, and train users of software for medical clinic management, human resources management and trading systems.

Software Design and technical support, pre and post sale consulting.

Supervised shipping/receiving, inventory control, invoicing and accounts receivable.

Worked at sawmills, warehouses, demolitions, drove delivery trucks during first years after coming to Canada.

Implemented accounting software systems on several sites.

Liaised with suppliers and service providers.

B.Sc. equivalent from Institute of Economics, Prague, majoring in Business Administration and Computer Science.                                                                                 

Resident Hypnotherapist from Blackwell Institute, Vancouver, BC.

Unlimited Power and Power To Influence from Robbins Research International, San Diego, CA.

Direction Consulting accreditation program for management consultants.

Ongoing education in sales and management topics.

Proficient with office automation tools, software including spreadsheets, word processing, presentation, database, web site design.

ParityPlus Inc., branch and sales manager of computer technology distributor.

Compuserve, sales and training manager delivering cutting edge technology to computer resellers.

Equinox Software Corp., sales and support roles in development of software for medical offices.

Blackwell Institute, hypnotherapist and counsellor.

After immigrating to Canada I held a variety of labourer positions while learning local language and culture.

Since coming to Canada in 1977 I have worked in a variety of positions in the micro computer industry, including sales, management, training, and operations. I have consulted for a number of clients in small and medium size companies in management strategies and marketing. I have held several short term positions as counselor, freelance photographer, and in a variety of labourer positions in my school years.

My preference is to work alongside others, participating in strategic decisions, working toward measurable objectives. I perform well under stress, and show a lot of creativity in implementing ideas or programs. I am a resilient self starter, I appreciate a lot of feedback, and I can resist a great deal of distraction. I can sustain fast pace for extended periods of time, and I am a very fast learner. I have the ability to absorb large quantities of information fast and develop strategic objectives well before reaching for tactical solutions. My needs include stimulation and learning, independence, autonomy, achievement and rewards, variety, expression, and acceptance.

Played in amateur bands. Still enjoy playing guitar and piano.