Andy Vanderheyden Email & Phone Number

Mount Hope, On

King Marketing is the leading manufacturer’s agency in the home improvement, hardware and lawn and garden retail sector in Canada. Provides dedicated merchandising services for manufacturers to national retail accounts and the “big box” stores.

Home Depot is a principal retailer in the home improvement industry

Glanford Aviation remains one of the top fixed base operators at the Hamilton International Airport providing cargo and passenger handling and refuelling services on a 24 hr basis; Worked closely with airline accounts such as Westjet, Purolator, UPS and smaller feeder and charter airlines to provide professional ground handling and refuelling services. Developed and monitored our aviation business by actively utilizing networking and advertising to grow our standing within the industry… Show more Glanford Aviation remains one of the top fixed base operators at the Hamilton International Airport providing cargo and passenger handling and refuelling services on a 24 hr basis; Worked closely with airline accounts such as Westjet, Purolator, UPS and smaller feeder and charter airlines to provide professional ground handling and refuelling services. Developed and monitored our aviation business by actively utilizing networking and advertising to grow our standing within the industry with a focus on cargo handling opportunities. Hamilton airport is one of the top cargo handling/courier hubs in the country.Recognized by Shell Aviation as the highest volume by truck in the network at 65 million litres of jet fuel in a single year.Managed a team of four Supervisors and line-crew to ensure services, including aircraft refueling, were delivered in a safe and efficient manner.Developed and monitored new business and hangar tenant leases including ofifice and aircraft storage.Trained in the operation of cargo loading machinery such as forklifts up to 20,000lb capacity and various other medium and heavy equipment common to the industry. Trained others in operation as well.Aggressively used advertising opportunities to ensure sales increases in fuel and lubricants.Developed strong relationships with Canada Customs (CBSA) and other airport entities to foster growth of our business.Experienced in all aspects of aviation ground handling and FBO (fixed base operator) management and related areas such as WHMIS/MSDS, propane and fuel handling, emergency response plans, sufferance warehousing, and IATA (aviation standards) compliance.Attended industry trade conferences to develop and maintain high standards. Show less

Education record

High School Diploma, Marketing & Economics