Ten years as an executive business team member, leading staff and cross-functional teams to exceed commercialization, manufacturing, and supply chain metrics in a consumer goods organization. As a member of the management team, created an inspiring work environment resulting in recognition as a Top 50 company to work for in Canada.Strong knowledge base in "how to win" in Lean Manufacturing, Quality, Government Relations, Safety, Product Development, Procurement, Planning, and Customer Service by leading progressive changes and collaborating on disruptions/challenges to the business. Applied strategic planning and implementation skills in a variety of situations including Development of a Centre of Excellence, Integration of an Acquired Company, Closing a Manufacturing Site, Re-organization of a Supply Chain, and Re-Engineering a Division which resulted in positive impacts to profitability.Diverse experience in business and volunteer organizations created a keen understanding of team building, leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Developer, adviser, and facilitator of training courses in Improving Communication, Change Management, Implementing High Performance Teams, Optimizing Meeting Performance, Project Management, Quality Improvement, Standard Operating Procedures, Strategic Planning, and Technical Team Leadership