I'm a dynamic marketing and operations professional with 15+ years of leadership across customer-facing industries. I thrive on turning ideas into revenue through targeted promotions, social media engagement, and community partnerships. I bring hands-on experience managing online platforms, building brand presence, and delivering repeat business. I approach work creatively, proactively, and with tenacity to achieve real, measurable sales results.

Steve Pettis

I'm a dynamic marketing and operations professional with 15+ years of leadership across customer-facing industries. I thrive on turning ideas into revenue through targeted promotions, social media engagement, and community partnerships. I bring hands-on experience managing online platforms, building brand presence, and delivering repeat business. I approach work creatively, proactively, and with tenacity to achieve real, measurable sales results.

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I’m a dynamic marketing and operations professional with 15+ years of leadership across customer-facing industries. I thrive on turning ideas into revenue through targeted promotions, social media engagement, and community partnerships.

I bring hands-on experience managing online platforms, building brand presence, and delivering repeat business. I approach work creatively, proactively, and with tenacity to achieve real, measurable sales results.

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Work Experience

Front Desk Manager & Sales Associate at RC Auto
March 1, 2026 - Present
Manage high-volume digital correspondence and social media inquiries, ensuring rapid response times that convert leads into sales. Drive promotional outreach to prospective buyers, maintaining consistent brand messaging across digital and in-person touchpoints. Coordinate daily operations and customer experience, consistently meeting monthly dealership targets through relationship-driven sales. Oversee vendor and inventory coordination, reporting directly to ownership on operational efficiency.
Manager at Quicken Lube
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Achieved Top 3 in Sales across all Economy Lube locations by building community trust and implementing customer-first promotional strategies. Developed and executed in-store marketing tactics and upsell programs that directly boosted revenue. Grew repeat business through empathy-driven customer service and targeted follow-up outreach. Led an 8-person team, fostering a performance culture that drove measurable improvements in satisfaction scores.
Manager / Franchise Business Consultant at Pennzoil (Shell Oil Products)
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Advised 75+ franchise owners on improving marketing strategies, sales performance, and customer acquisition. Developed and delivered training programs on ethical sales practices, brand consistency, and promotional execution. Drove measurable improvements in local visibility and revenue through hands-on consultation.
Manager / Personal Trainer at Anytime Fitness
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024
Built and maintained a robust social media presence (Instagram, Facebook) to promote services, attract new members, and grow club revenue. Created and executed targeted promotions, referral campaigns, and community events that expanded the client base significantly. Managed local partnerships and community outreach, contributing to Club Purple recognition for top-tier performance. Named Canada's Choice Finalist for Top Trainer (2024) and Barrie Readers Choice Silver for Top Trainer — awards driven by personal brand-building and word-of-mouth marketing.
Service Advisor at Thor Ford
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Built lasting customer loyalty through transparent communication, upsell recommendations, and consistent follow-through.
Assistant Manager at Valvoline Canada
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Supported daily operations and led customer-facing teams to exceed sales targets through coaching and positive reinforcement.

Education

Diploma, Police Foundations at Conestoga College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Certified Personal Trainer | Weight Management Specialist | Nutritionist at ISSA
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Bootcamp Certification | Schwinn Spin Instructor at Canfit Pro
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Certificate, Level 1 Mortgage Agent at Remic
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
OMVIC Certification at OMVIC
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Personal Trainer (ISSA)
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Weight Management Specialist (ISSA)
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Nutritionist (ISSA)
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Bootcamp Certification (Canfit Pro)
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Schwinn Spin Instructor
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
Certificate, Level 1 Mortgage Agent (Remic)
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026
OMVIC Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education