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Paul Cantona

Sales Representative
Montreal,Canada

Summary

Economics graduate with international experience in sales-focused roles. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and English fluency developed through studies in Montreal and work in New Zealand.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Fundraising Sales Representative – NGO Campaigns

Public Outreach Fundraising
Montreal, Canada
2025.01 - Current
  • Led a team of donor recruiters for campaigns with UNICEF Canada, Équiterre, and Doctors without Borders
  • Delivered daily briefings, trained new staff, and supported performance improvement
  • Engaged with donors in French and English, securing monthly giving commitments
  • Top performer during UNICEF campaign, reached on average 140% of fundraising target.

Gap year - Work & Travel

Working Holiday Visa
Auckland, New zealand
2024.01 - 2024.12
  • UMU Pizza (Auckland): Worked in renowned pizzeria, handling food prep, oven management, and fast-paced service.
  • Hanmer Springs (South Island): Managed kitchen operations and customer orders in high-volume tourist town restaurant
  • Vineyard Worker (Northland): Performed seasonal maintenance tasks; developed teamwork, consistency, and physical endurance

Pizza chef

Heirloom
Montreal, Canada
2021.04 - 2023.12

- Worked part-time to help finance university studies, preparing pizzas in a high-volume kitchen.

- Gained hands-on experience customer service while balancing academic responsibilities.

Sports Management Intern

Olympica Sports
Marseille, France
2023.05 - 2023.08

- Assisted with contract negotiations and athlete image rights.
- Contributed to planning and coordination of sports events

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics & Corporate Management

University of Montreal / HEC Montreal
Montreal
2021.01 - 2023.12

Skills

    - Sales

    - Team & Organisational

    - Business & Analytical

    - Communication

    - Knowledge of sales psychology

    -Excel, Microsoft Office

Languages

French
Native
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate

Timeline

Fundraising Sales Representative – NGO Campaigns

Public Outreach Fundraising
2025.01 - Current

Gap year - Work & Travel

Working Holiday Visa
2024.01 - 2024.12

Sports Management Intern

Olympica Sports
2023.05 - 2023.08

Pizza chef

Heirloom
2021.04 - 2023.12

Bachelor of Science - Economics & Corporate Management

University of Montreal / HEC Montreal
2021.01 - 2023.12
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