Chris McAuley
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Amber Sofijanov
I met Chris my first week working at the company. I was new to the industry, he took the time to help me learn the business. Chris and I worked on many projects together, which usually involved working with tight timelines. He was always there to offer his support and ideas to help get the project completed, even when that involved working evenings and weekends. Throughout my 7 years working with Chris, we developed a great working relationship, as well as friendship. As busy as what he was, Chris was always genuinely interested in what was going on outside of work. Football was always a topic of conversation come September! Chris will leave a lasting impression on the people he encounters throughout his career. He will definitely be missed!
Jill Poulin
Meeting Chris for the first time he immediately created the foundation for a professional, supportive relationship. I was an Account Executive new to the industry and Chris was the Director of Sales. Although I did not report to Chris my first year with the company, he was always there to support me. Chris’s ability to build relationships with the staff, while at the same time driving the business is nothing like I have seen before. He truly believes in keeping employees engaged and working hard at building a positive work environment. We will all miss Chris telling stories about the history of the company or just stories in general about his past. Any company would be lucky to have Chris as a manager.
Amber Sofijanov
I met Chris my first week working at the company. I was new to the industry, he took the time to help me learn the business. Chris and I worked on many projects together, which usually involved working with tight timelines. He was always there to offer his support and ideas to help get the project completed, even when that involved working evenings and weekends. Throughout my 7 years working with Chris, we developed a great working relationship, as well as friendship. As busy as what he was, Chris was always genuinely interested in what was going on outside of work. Football was always a topic of conversation come September! Chris will leave a lasting impression on the people he encounters throughout his career. He will definitely be missed!
Jill Poulin
Meeting Chris for the first time he immediately created the foundation for a professional, supportive relationship. I was an Account Executive new to the industry and Chris was the Director of Sales. Although I did not report to Chris my first year with the company, he was always there to support me. Chris’s ability to build relationships with the staff, while at the same time driving the business is nothing like I have seen before. He truly believes in keeping employees engaged and working hard at building a positive work environment. We will all miss Chris telling stories about the history of the company or just stories in general about his past. Any company would be lucky to have Chris as a manager.
Amber Sofijanov
I met Chris my first week working at the company. I was new to the industry, he took the time to help me learn the business. Chris and I worked on many projects together, which usually involved working with tight timelines. He was always there to offer his support and ideas to help get the project completed, even when that involved working evenings and weekends. Throughout my 7 years working with Chris, we developed a great working relationship, as well as friendship. As busy as what he was, Chris was always genuinely interested in what was going on outside of work. Football was always a topic of conversation come September! Chris will leave a lasting impression on the people he encounters throughout his career. He will definitely be missed!
Jill Poulin
Meeting Chris for the first time he immediately created the foundation for a professional, supportive relationship. I was an Account Executive new to the industry and Chris was the Director of Sales. Although I did not report to Chris my first year with the company, he was always there to support me. Chris’s ability to build relationships with the staff, while at the same time driving the business is nothing like I have seen before. He truly believes in keeping employees engaged and working hard at building a positive work environment. We will all miss Chris telling stories about the history of the company or just stories in general about his past. Any company would be lucky to have Chris as a manager.
Amber Sofijanov
I met Chris my first week working at the company. I was new to the industry, he took the time to help me learn the business. Chris and I worked on many projects together, which usually involved working with tight timelines. He was always there to offer his support and ideas to help get the project completed, even when that involved working evenings and weekends. Throughout my 7 years working with Chris, we developed a great working relationship, as well as friendship. As busy as what he was, Chris was always genuinely interested in what was going on outside of work. Football was always a topic of conversation come September! Chris will leave a lasting impression on the people he encounters throughout his career. He will definitely be missed!
Jill Poulin
Meeting Chris for the first time he immediately created the foundation for a professional, supportive relationship. I was an Account Executive new to the industry and Chris was the Director of Sales. Although I did not report to Chris my first year with the company, he was always there to support me. Chris’s ability to build relationships with the staff, while at the same time driving the business is nothing like I have seen before. He truly believes in keeping employees engaged and working hard at building a positive work environment. We will all miss Chris telling stories about the history of the company or just stories in general about his past. Any company would be lucky to have Chris as a manager.
Credentials
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Managing Remote Teams
The Employee Engagement GroupOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Story Facilitator - Level 1 Master of Story Construction
Leadership Story LabJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Leading The Generations
The Employee Engagement GroupJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Content Creation: Strategy and Tools
LinkedInMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Leading with Empathy
The Employee Engagement GroupMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
The Foundation of Employee Engagement
The Employee Engagement GroupApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Elite Speaker & VIP Speaker Programs
The Speaker LabFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Male Image Consultant
Fashion Stylist InstituteAug, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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MCAVOY Inc. (o/a Chris McAuley)
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & Owner
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Sep 2021 - Present
Chris McAuley (MCAVOY Inc.) is a company dedicated to building lasting leadership that will evolve with individuals and companies. Through speaking engagements and image consulting services offered across North America either remotely or in-person, individuals and organizations will have the tools to make meaningful change in their workplaces. Chris McAuley (MCAVOY Inc.) is a company dedicated to building lasting leadership that will evolve with individuals and companies. Through speaking engagements and image consulting services offered across North America either remotely or in-person, individuals and organizations will have the tools to make meaningful change in their workplaces.
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Freelance
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London, Ontario, Canada
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Actor
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Jun 2007 - Present
A dedicated, generous stage actor with a minimalist approach to the acting craft performing in a wide variety of roles. Possesses the courage to make the hard choices to develop a character. Strong collaborator and easy to work with in an ensemble setting, but capable of lead or solo performances. For the past 14 years performed in over 35+ productions ranging from Shakespearean plays to modern and locally written shows including several films. Acting skillset includes… Show more A dedicated, generous stage actor with a minimalist approach to the acting craft performing in a wide variety of roles. Possesses the courage to make the hard choices to develop a character. Strong collaborator and easy to work with in an ensemble setting, but capable of lead or solo performances. For the past 14 years performed in over 35+ productions ranging from Shakespearean plays to modern and locally written shows including several films. Acting skillset includes strong memorizing capability, stage combat, experienced in Shakespearean text and the theater of the absurd. Experience as a documentary host. Show less A dedicated, generous stage actor with a minimalist approach to the acting craft performing in a wide variety of roles. Possesses the courage to make the hard choices to develop a character. Strong collaborator and easy to work with in an ensemble setting, but capable of lead or solo performances. For the past 14 years performed in over 35+ productions ranging from Shakespearean plays to modern and locally written shows including several films. Acting skillset includes… Show more A dedicated, generous stage actor with a minimalist approach to the acting craft performing in a wide variety of roles. Possesses the courage to make the hard choices to develop a character. Strong collaborator and easy to work with in an ensemble setting, but capable of lead or solo performances. For the past 14 years performed in over 35+ productions ranging from Shakespearean plays to modern and locally written shows including several films. Acting skillset includes strong memorizing capability, stage combat, experienced in Shakespearean text and the theater of the absurd. Experience as a documentary host. Show less
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Fanshawe College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teacher
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Jan 2023 - May 2023
Teacher at Fanshawe College School for Language & Liberal Studies. Teaching the Winter 2023 Semester micro-credential courses - Storytelling for Business and Emotional Intelligence. Teacher at Fanshawe College School for Language & Liberal Studies. Teaching the Winter 2023 Semester micro-credential courses - Storytelling for Business and Emotional Intelligence.
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BearCom Canada
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Canada
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Wireless Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Sep 2020 - Sep 2021
BearCom is North America’s largest wireless solution provider offering a wide range of wireless products including two-way radios, microwave networks and video security solutions. As a result of my leadership we improved staff retention rate and increased staff levels, which led to better than expected regional performance despite COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions. Strategically led over 60 employees across a full wireless portfolio while improving cross team collaboration… Show more BearCom is North America’s largest wireless solution provider offering a wide range of wireless products including two-way radios, microwave networks and video security solutions. As a result of my leadership we improved staff retention rate and increased staff levels, which led to better than expected regional performance despite COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions. Strategically led over 60 employees across a full wireless portfolio while improving cross team collaboration through various employee engagement techniques in order to scale the development of sales, technical and customer service departments. Using strong relationship building methods we regained positive customer relationships so that business continued to grow. Hired, trained and coached senior managers to fill important leadership roles positioning the region for success across all business divisions. Show less BearCom is North America’s largest wireless solution provider offering a wide range of wireless products including two-way radios, microwave networks and video security solutions. As a result of my leadership we improved staff retention rate and increased staff levels, which led to better than expected regional performance despite COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions. Strategically led over 60 employees across a full wireless portfolio while improving cross team collaboration… Show more BearCom is North America’s largest wireless solution provider offering a wide range of wireless products including two-way radios, microwave networks and video security solutions. As a result of my leadership we improved staff retention rate and increased staff levels, which led to better than expected regional performance despite COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions. Strategically led over 60 employees across a full wireless portfolio while improving cross team collaboration through various employee engagement techniques in order to scale the development of sales, technical and customer service departments. Using strong relationship building methods we regained positive customer relationships so that business continued to grow. Hired, trained and coached senior managers to fill important leadership roles positioning the region for success across all business divisions. Show less
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Spectrum Communications Ltd./BearCom Canada
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London, Ontario, Canada & Southern Ontario
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Sales Manager/Director of Sales
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Nov 2009 - Aug 2020
Spectrum Communications Ltd. was southwestern Ontario’s largest wireless solution provider acquired in June 2018 by BearCom. BearCom is North America’s largest wireless solution provider offering a wide range of wireless products including two-way radio, microwave networks and video security solutions. Utilizing strong team building skills I led 15 Account Executives from three different companies during the final stage of business acquisitions to a strong year end top line revenue and… Show more Spectrum Communications Ltd. was southwestern Ontario’s largest wireless solution provider acquired in June 2018 by BearCom. BearCom is North America’s largest wireless solution provider offering a wide range of wireless products including two-way radio, microwave networks and video security solutions. Utilizing strong team building skills I led 15 Account Executives from three different companies during the final stage of business acquisitions to a strong year end top line revenue and EBITDA performance including a low employee turnover rate. Delivered a sales discipline approach that focused on customer service and a high-volume sales activity to ensure sales targets were met with 80% of account executives achieving higher than expected revenues. Demonstrated visible action leading and supporting strategic activities by committing the sales resources to develop new markets resulting in improved year over year performance culminating with the achievement of the company’s highest annual top line revenue result of 17 million dollars. Thinking incisively beyond current mental models helping to shift organizational thinking we revolutionized the way public safety agencies use and maintain two-way radio communication systems. The result was dominating the regional market and being “at the table” as the wireless communications experts to both government and commercial agencies. Show less Spectrum Communications Ltd. was southwestern Ontario’s largest wireless solution provider acquired in June 2018 by BearCom. BearCom is North America’s largest wireless solution provider offering a wide range of wireless products including two-way radio, microwave networks and video security solutions. Utilizing strong team building skills I led 15 Account Executives from three different companies during the final stage of business acquisitions to a strong year end top line revenue and… Show more Spectrum Communications Ltd. was southwestern Ontario’s largest wireless solution provider acquired in June 2018 by BearCom. BearCom is North America’s largest wireless solution provider offering a wide range of wireless products including two-way radio, microwave networks and video security solutions. Utilizing strong team building skills I led 15 Account Executives from three different companies during the final stage of business acquisitions to a strong year end top line revenue and EBITDA performance including a low employee turnover rate. Delivered a sales discipline approach that focused on customer service and a high-volume sales activity to ensure sales targets were met with 80% of account executives achieving higher than expected revenues. Demonstrated visible action leading and supporting strategic activities by committing the sales resources to develop new markets resulting in improved year over year performance culminating with the achievement of the company’s highest annual top line revenue result of 17 million dollars. Thinking incisively beyond current mental models helping to shift organizational thinking we revolutionized the way public safety agencies use and maintain two-way radio communication systems. The result was dominating the regional market and being “at the table” as the wireless communications experts to both government and commercial agencies. Show less
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Spectrum Communications Ltd.
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Southwestern Ontario
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Account Executive/Senior Account Executive
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Jan 2002 - Nov 2009
Executing on high sales activity and developing strong relationships with technical services department to meet annual sales targets year over year averaging $800,000.00 to one million dollars in top line revenue. Consistently open, frank and honest with coworkers and customers I demonstrated responsible behaviour at all times, which developed into being a trusted advisor for both internal and external customers. Leveraging these relationships I was able to meet, grow and exceed… Show more Executing on high sales activity and developing strong relationships with technical services department to meet annual sales targets year over year averaging $800,000.00 to one million dollars in top line revenue. Consistently open, frank and honest with coworkers and customers I demonstrated responsible behaviour at all times, which developed into being a trusted advisor for both internal and external customers. Leveraging these relationships I was able to meet, grow and exceed annual sales goals. With a high tolerance for ambiguity I was able to effectively deal with situations having less than perfect or incomplete information resulting in delivering an ongoing high level of customer service growing the business each year. Delivering a solid performance while actively building teams, encouraging open relationships for maximum effectiveness and creating an atmosphere of trust as I transitioned from Sales Manager to Director of Sales and finally a company partner. Show less Executing on high sales activity and developing strong relationships with technical services department to meet annual sales targets year over year averaging $800,000.00 to one million dollars in top line revenue. Consistently open, frank and honest with coworkers and customers I demonstrated responsible behaviour at all times, which developed into being a trusted advisor for both internal and external customers. Leveraging these relationships I was able to meet, grow and exceed… Show more Executing on high sales activity and developing strong relationships with technical services department to meet annual sales targets year over year averaging $800,000.00 to one million dollars in top line revenue. Consistently open, frank and honest with coworkers and customers I demonstrated responsible behaviour at all times, which developed into being a trusted advisor for both internal and external customers. Leveraging these relationships I was able to meet, grow and exceed annual sales goals. With a high tolerance for ambiguity I was able to effectively deal with situations having less than perfect or incomplete information resulting in delivering an ongoing high level of customer service growing the business each year. Delivering a solid performance while actively building teams, encouraging open relationships for maximum effectiveness and creating an atmosphere of trust as I transitioned from Sales Manager to Director of Sales and finally a company partner. Show less
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YMCA of London
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London, Ontario, Canada
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General Manager
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May 1994 - Aug 2001
The YMCA of London is one of the largest YMCA organizations within YMCA Canada delivering a wide variety of programs and services to over 10,000 clients. General Manager of branch operations with a membership base of over 8,000 with a full time and part time staff team of 120. Responsible for the management of an annual budget exceeding $1,500,000.00. Utilizing change management and employee engagement skills our branch moved from a net loss to a positive revenue position within… Show more The YMCA of London is one of the largest YMCA organizations within YMCA Canada delivering a wide variety of programs and services to over 10,000 clients. General Manager of branch operations with a membership base of over 8,000 with a full time and part time staff team of 120. Responsible for the management of an annual budget exceeding $1,500,000.00. Utilizing change management and employee engagement skills our branch moved from a net loss to a positive revenue position within three years. Consistently and effectively promoted the YMCA’s mission, vision and strategic outcomes to educate internal and external stakeholders to better position the YMCA of London within the not for profit community increasing strategic partnerships. Articulated and ensured that stakeholders had knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the scope and diversity of the YMCA’s strategic outcomes, vision, mission, programs and services, which led to a broader buy in from the community securing the YMCA’s position as a centre of the community. Built a service model that deliberately identified and created opportunities to enhance each and every individual’s YMCA experience, which led to a higher membership and significantly higher annual membership renewal rate. Show less The YMCA of London is one of the largest YMCA organizations within YMCA Canada delivering a wide variety of programs and services to over 10,000 clients. General Manager of branch operations with a membership base of over 8,000 with a full time and part time staff team of 120. Responsible for the management of an annual budget exceeding $1,500,000.00. Utilizing change management and employee engagement skills our branch moved from a net loss to a positive revenue position within… Show more The YMCA of London is one of the largest YMCA organizations within YMCA Canada delivering a wide variety of programs and services to over 10,000 clients. General Manager of branch operations with a membership base of over 8,000 with a full time and part time staff team of 120. Responsible for the management of an annual budget exceeding $1,500,000.00. Utilizing change management and employee engagement skills our branch moved from a net loss to a positive revenue position within three years. Consistently and effectively promoted the YMCA’s mission, vision and strategic outcomes to educate internal and external stakeholders to better position the YMCA of London within the not for profit community increasing strategic partnerships. Articulated and ensured that stakeholders had knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the scope and diversity of the YMCA’s strategic outcomes, vision, mission, programs and services, which led to a broader buy in from the community securing the YMCA’s position as a centre of the community. Built a service model that deliberately identified and created opportunities to enhance each and every individual’s YMCA experience, which led to a higher membership and significantly higher annual membership renewal rate. Show less
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Education
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1982 - 1987
York University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Fitness, Health & Recreation
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