Providing sound financial solutions and honest advice to friends, clients and associates. I have the ability to work with over fifty different lenders (financial institutions/major banks/private financing) to assure you the best rate and most appropriate 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage and/or re-mortgage/financing for you and your budget. I understand the industry and want to make this a simple hassle-free experience for you. I will answer all of your questions and make this process as transparent as possible.

As the leader of the Service and Parts Department, this position is responsible to drive and achieve labour sales, profits and efficiency by maximizing production, controlling costs, marketing, building a clientele and establishing solid employee relationships. Specifically:monitor and maintain all manufacturer warranty programs for high profit and claim accuracymonitor the flow of work in the Service Department and intervene as required to ensure work is completed properlymaintain high profitability in all areas and keep departmental expenses under strict controlmaintain high customer satisfaction ratingmonitor and maintain all A/P and A/R relating to the Service Department forecast, Target and Track monthly sales, profits and expense objectivesimplement systems, procedures and controlsplan analyze and manage department finances through determining shop capacity and servicesrecruit/select personnel based on operational needs and efficienciestrain, motivate and supervise accounting Team Memberstrack and post daily Service Advisor performancetrack and post daily Service Technician performanceI have a strong background and proven experience in managing the finance/accounting operation and department, including:experience leading and supervising Team Memberssolid understanding of and proven experience with operational planning and managementproficiency working with ERP systems (ie. CDK), and Microsoft Office software (ie. Excel, Word, Outlook)strong ability to communicate professionally (verbally and written)proven ability to influence change and effectively lead projectsability to adapt to a changing environment and meet deadlinesability to maintain internal controlsstrong attention to detail, organized and strategicability to maintain confidentiality & professionalismability to work independently & with minimal supervisionself-motivated and driven with a passion for excellence in executiona proven commitment to quality of work

Imported (from USA) and Introduced a new child bicycle seat to Canada - from initial contact to building and managing of marketing/sales/distribution for complete corporation. Owner/President/CEO/COO/Marketing /Distribution/ControllerImporter/distributor/online retailer for the iBert safe-T-seat (Introduced the product to Canada)Identified the need - Developed marketing plan/materials for all sales - retail/online/distributionParticipated in developing website - Built/Managed e-Bay listing - PayPal set-up/maintenance Designed/Built tradeshow booth/materials - Participated in 6 tradeshows - 3 T.V. AppearancesOutsold Major distribution Company 2 years in a row (Norco Bicycles Canada)Developed and maintained relationships with retailers (online and brick/mortar)Maintained a storage facility and controlled inventory/expenses