Responsible for chairing meetings with Provincial Apprenticeship Committee to review and update industry standards by reviewing and updating the bakery curriculum and exams on a regular basis.

Responsible for achieving sales goals in my territory by increasing sales with existing customers as well as prospecting and securing new customer accounts. I provided exceptional product knowledge and service ensuring customer satisfaction in all areas of the business- Personally visit customers and accurately enter, review and transmit customer orders- Calculate margins; prepare estimates and bids using company pricing models to meet specific customer needs- Understand… Show more Responsible for achieving sales goals in my territory by increasing sales with existing customers as well as prospecting and securing new customer accounts. I provided exceptional product knowledge and service ensuring customer satisfaction in all areas of the business- Personally visit customers and accurately enter, review and transmit customer orders- Calculate margins; prepare estimates and bids using company pricing models to meet specific customer needs- Understand, explain and implement credit policies and terms with customers- Identify prospective customers- Monitor market conditions, product innovations and competitors’ products, prices and sales- Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, keeping sales records and filing expense reports Show less

In this role I relocated to Calgary to assist in the opening of a brand new warehouse. As Warehouse Manager I was responsible for setting up and implementing company policies and procedures. Hiring qualified staff, obtaining equipment, setting up process flow and setting up delivery routes were a few of the challenges I faced.Responsibilities;- Maintaining receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and… Show more In this role I relocated to Calgary to assist in the opening of a brand new warehouse. As Warehouse Manager I was responsible for setting up and implementing company policies and procedures. Hiring qualified staff, obtaining equipment, setting up process flow and setting up delivery routes were a few of the challenges I faced.Responsibilities;- Maintaining receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.- Controlling inventory levels by conducting physical counts and reconciling with the Warehouse Management System.- Maintain physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts for maximum pick rates, inspecting equipment and issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.- Complete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.- Maintain warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.- Maintain warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.- Control and schedule incoming and outbound loads. Show less

As a member of the sales team I helped to support and drive sales activities through specialized technical or scientific product knowledge and application along with providing “live” baking demonstrations at customer facilities utilizing the full range of Dawn products and ensuring customers have a complete understanding of the products. Regular collaboration with sales, customer service, NPD and operations leaders to ensure customer satisfaction with Dawn… Show more As a member of the sales team I helped to support and drive sales activities through specialized technical or scientific product knowledge and application along with providing “live” baking demonstrations at customer facilities utilizing the full range of Dawn products and ensuring customers have a complete understanding of the products. Regular collaboration with sales, customer service, NPD and operations leaders to ensure customer satisfaction with Dawn products.Responsibilities:- Drive Manufactured & Non manufactured sales - Provide technical sales support to sales associates and customers- Demonstrate traditional and creative ways to utilize Dawn products to help boost customer’s sales- Increase customer access for new and existing product categories- Contribute to sales meetings by providing an understanding of product applications, limitations and product usage- Contribute technical knowledge to trainings for internal sales professionals and on-site training for customers- Travel to customer facilities for the purpose of demonstrating ideas and techniques to Dawn’s customers- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested Show less

- Responsibilities include all aspects of Production operations. - Direct report to ownership- Overlooking a staff base of approximately 100 people- Managed warehouse staff and floor layout. 4 staff in the warehouse and approximately 200 skid spots with 2000 SKU’s.- Created and implemented company policies.- Integrating products from R&D to processing. - Designed production line layouts for new products and determined standards for staffing and pricing.- Strictly… Show more - Responsibilities include all aspects of Production operations. - Direct report to ownership- Overlooking a staff base of approximately 100 people- Managed warehouse staff and floor layout. 4 staff in the warehouse and approximately 200 skid spots with 2000 SKU’s.- Created and implemented company policies.- Integrating products from R&D to processing. - Designed production line layouts for new products and determined standards for staffing and pricing.- Strictly enforced a positive labour variance on 17 - 20 million in annual sales - Reviewed product SKU’s for process improvements and cost savings.- Facility had both bakery and dairy licensing. - Worked with Quality Assurance to perform internal and third party inspections.Head of sanitation crew - Responsibilities include staffing, training, creating manuals and process, and maintaining inventory of chemicals and supplies. Certification in chemical training, Alberta food safety, and WHMIS.Product Development / Technical Assistance- Responsibilities include creation of new formulations, and communicating with customers on new and current products. The Quality Assurance department and one other red seal journeyman baker worked in this department under my direction. Core products included a large variety of cakes, fillings, icings, dairy products (whipping cream, cream cheese, ice cream, non dairy cream, custard). Show less

Apprentice Baker• Prepared and baked various bulk items including, doughnuts, breads, pastries, and fillings.• Completed 1st and 2nd year apprenticeship for baking