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Hi, I’m Bradley Popiel. I’m a versatile music and building-materials professional with over three decades of experience across live sound, guitar instruction, retail leadership, and project development. I blend creative collaboration with strong operational know-how to deliver top-quality customer experience and solid business results.
I currently work as a Project Development Specialist at Home Hardware Building Centre in Milton, where I help align client needs with practical, scalable solutions, manage vendor relationships, and drive growth. I enjoy mentoring teams, planning for timely deliveries, and bringing music-production discipline into complex projects from concept to completion.Looking to get back to my true passions and roots.
Work Experience
Live Sound Reinforcement Specialist at Music 21
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 2003Supported all genres of music from novices to major recording artists. Responsible for crew management, truck in, timeline management, and technical rider negotiations for live music and studio recordings.
Retail Operations at Music 21
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 2003Provided customer service and conducted store operations such as purchasing, inventory management and overall retail operations.
Service and Repair at Music 21
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 2003Provided maintenance and repair for various instruments brought into the store, primarily string instruments, and also serviced woodwind instruments.
Guitar Teacher at Music 21
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 2003Taught guitar to individuals of various skill levels.
Contractor Sales at CanWel Building Materials
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006Provided sales and assistance to the Contractor customer base.
Inside Sales at Allied Sales
December 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008Inside sales serving dealers and owners throughout Ontario.
EWP Coordinator at Engineered Wood Products (EWP)
June 1, 2008 - November 1, 2010Supported the growth in sales of Engineered Wood Products, surpassing budget by 66% in FY 2010. Managed aged inventory to reduce inventory by $100K.
Manager - Commercial, Contractor, LBM & Millwork at Rona Home & Garden
November 1, 2011 - February 1, 2016Served contractor and retail needs, overseeing department operations and inventory at Brampton North.
Assistant Store Manager - Sales at Rona Home & Garden
February 1, 2016 - November 1, 2018Led sales team, mentored staff, and drove store performance; worked with management to reach a $30 million sales milestone in one year.
Assistant Store Manager - Operations at Rona Home & Garden
November 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019Overseen shipping, receiving, and inventory management. Joined Health and Safety Committee; certified.
Sales Associate - Lumber and Building Materials at Home Hardware Building Centre
April 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022Customer service specialist focusing on lumber and building materials, serving contractor and retail customers; contributed to an estimated $1.4 million CAD annual revenue.
Project Development Specialist at Home Hardware Building Centre
September 1, 2022 - PresentDelivered custom home builds as well as countless garages and outbuildings; currently leading project development at Milton location.
Inside Sales at CanWel Building Materials
December 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008Inside sales serving dealers and owners throughout Ontario.
EWPC Coordinator at CanWel Building Materials
June 1, 2008 - November 1, 2010Supported the growth in sales of Engineered Wood Products, surpassing budget by 66% in FY 2010. Managed aged inventory to reduce inventory by $100K. Top CanWel location for EWP skills.
Manager - Commercial & Contractor Sales at Rona Home & Garden Brampton North
November 1, 2010 - February 1, 2016Served contractor and retail client base; responsible for vendor relations and sales growth.
Manager - Commercial, Contractor, LB M & Millwork at Rona Home & Garden Brampton North
November 1, 2011 - February 1, 2016Managed commercial and contractor sales, LB M, and millwork; aligned inventory and pricing with customer needs.
Assistant Store Manager - Sales at Rona Home & Garden Brampton North
February 1, 2016 - November 1, 2018Oversaw store sales operations; drove revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
Assistant Store Manager - Operations at Rona Home & Garden Brampton North
November 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019Oversaw shipping, receiving and inventory management. Served on Joint Health and Safety Committee.
Sales Associate - Lumber and Building Materials at Home Hardware Building Centre, Milton
April 1, 2019 - September 1, 2022Customer service focusing on lumber and building materials; contributed to sales growth.
Project Development Specialist at Home Hardware Building Centre, Milton
September 1, 2022 - Present36 complete custom home builds as well as countless garages and outbuildings. Estimated income of over $4.5 million CAD.
Education
OSSD at Humberview Secondary School
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989OSSD at Humberview Secondary School
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services
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