Successfully helped spearhead and install full SAP computer system and related reporting in 2016.Our main activity is the design and formulation of custom blends, spice mixtures and seasoning blends for the meat, poultry, bakery and other sectors of the food industry. For more information, visit our Products section! Technical assistance is provided by highly trained and professional food industry experts. We have an on-site, up-to-date meat pilot plant, a food chemistry laboratory, a microbiology laboratory and blending facilities to compliment the nature of our service in the industry. We assist all customers through courses offered in meat technology, food ingredients, food chemistry and microbiology of spices. Although our forte is in custom blending, we have expanded our services to include specialized ingredients such as carrageenan, sodium erythorbate, ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate to mention a few. We also provide assistance and technical support in all aspects for all the ingredients we sell.

Overview:I was recently employed as National Chief Financial Officer /General Manager Ontario for a national truck building manufacturer and parts distributor with sales in the millions annually. During my previous 23 years of hands-on-management with a corrugated box manufacturing and distribution facility, I was entrusted with overseeing the full production and financial departments, became an accomplished and seasoned professional in financial and operations management, forensic accounting and was responsible for interactions with executives, regulatory agencies, financial institutions, clients, vendors and staff. I developed specific skills in:-Management team building -Operations management -Financing negotiations -Strategic planning -Operations development -Sales/marketing strategy-Financial budgeting /analysis -Cash flow management -Human Resource management -GAAP/IFRS compliance -Computer systems managing -Asset management Allow me to bring these skills to your organization.

All aspects of Financial / General Management in a manufacturing environment.•Analyzed the full financial system resulting in savings in discrete areas as much as $725,000•Improved financial reporting protocols to all General Managers and trained them on analysis and KPI development•Assessed and evaluated Company goals and objectives with the General Managers and the President•Dissected and analyzed inventory evaluations and system improvements at all Branch levels•Devised and taught more efficient reporting of our recent ABL (BBC)•Hired finance personnel and enhanced collaborative team awareness among General Managers •Evaluated and negotiated complete corporate insurance details and premiums (over $400,000)•Appraised and recommended land sales•Reviewed and analyzed potential Company mergers and acquisitions •Supervised and completed full year-end bank audit (for ABL) and the regular corporate audit •Managed and spearheaded 3 major Truck Shows and booth setups •Liaised with the Plant Manager and recommended production setup and plant flow for seasonal business demands•Dialogued with the Plant Manager to improve gross margins on completed job orders and large quotes •Was actively involved in weekly sales conference calls and customer support management protocols to strengthen customer loyalty and organizational image•Supervised and oversaw National Payroll Manager

Improve financial reporting systems to all General Managers and train them on analysisTeach and devise more efficient reporting ABL (BBC)Hire finance personal and build team awareness and collaboration amongst the Branch General Managers Review computer and email systems and spearhead the move to an outside data centerTravel to the numerous branches for review, training and discussions with the General Managers and staffAs a team developed a financial package and successfully secured $millions financingEvaluate and negotiate complete corporate insurance details and premiumsCommunicate and support National Branch Managers with business and financial analysisAs a team review and change pension plan to support company objectives and communicate to employeesAs a team negotiated new union contractFormed evaluation of Company goals and objectives with the General Managers and the PresidentFinancial statement evaluation and improvements leading to favorable corrections to the P&L of three branches Reviewed evaluated and recommended land salesReview and analysis of potential Company mergers and acquisitionsWorked the plant floor for a month to review and recommend manufacturing improvementsAnalyze and recommend improvements to current Computer Systems and develop an action plan

Strategically developed and executed an action plan approved by the owner to combat a recessionary industry and economy and to increase our competitive strengthsSuccessfully secured private financingNegotiated supplier price reductions of up to 7% along with improved and extended credit termsResponsible for overseeing online marketing strategies - including the development of a new website to redefine the corporate image and to offer our clients rich content and custom applications Reviewed and changed the marketing strategy in the Bell Yellow pages and in online Web advertising resulting in improved target marketingSold off assets that were not in keeping with the overall action planAssumed role of acting President as required from time to time

Negotiated asset leases and financingReviewed and negotiated new commercial building and auto insurance as well as current employee health and life insurance programAutomated the payroll process to an online Payroll SystemSuccessfully guided the Company through a Government financial statement and payroll audit, Workers Compensation audit and a Safety audit Built and redesigned our custom die rack system that resulted in less damage, a reduced floor capacity and a more accurate search and record keeping system thereby improving manufacturing time and customer style searches.The assessment and installation of a state-of-the-art computer hardware and software system which, on a submitted Research and Development application for 'its unique technological transformation, resulted in a $250,000 payment Successfully implemented a split of the Company into a manufacturing and sales facility and an asset holding Company which resulted in greater asset security and allowed the owner greater tax flexibilityNegotiated and secured a mortgage and line of credit of $1,000,000 and $200,000 respectivelySpearheaded a cost reduction strategy in the 1991/92 recession that resulted in a profit in spite of a 20% drop in salesStrategically implemented and oversaw the closing of our Burlington plant and its integration into the head office plant saving over $250,000 annually. Strategically negotiated and facilitated one owner's leveraged buyout which included a $1,000,000 mortgage and $500,000 line of credit to consolidate debtSet up sales/production meetings and implemented a JIT system that improved production flow, reduced customer complaints, better management of our inventory process, and reduced overall building production floor capacityDesigned and implemented an ACCPAC system

Performed external company reviews and audits as senior auditor on file.