• Provide comprehensive management of all operations in Canada for LEE Filters. • Develop client relationships, seek out and develop sales opportunities, and collect market intelligence to drive new product development. • Create and implement strategies for finding, qualifying & recruiting new distributors and dealers, and managing accounts. • Develop robust demand-based inventory strategy at national level to maximize availability while controlling costs. • Collaborate with… Show more • Provide comprehensive management of all operations in Canada for LEE Filters. • Develop client relationships, seek out and develop sales opportunities, and collect market intelligence to drive new product development. • Create and implement strategies for finding, qualifying & recruiting new distributors and dealers, and managing accounts. • Develop robust demand-based inventory strategy at national level to maximize availability while controlling costs. • Collaborate with other members of management team to create relevant and dynamic KPI’s, metrics, and targets. • Work closely with IT department to translate needs into actionable data requirements.• Collect and analyze data to prepare informative reports that convey key business insights, including budgets, sales and inventory forecasts, and internal management presentations.• Implement and monitor processes and vendor relationships to continuously improve efficiency, reduce costs and improve overall profitability. • Negotiate favourable contracts with logistics partners to develop a robust network and paths to market, delivering lower costs and increased customer satisfaction.• Contribute to the creation of product marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns and sales promotions. Show less

• Project and program coordination including the tracking, investigation, and resolution of issues, actions, opportunities, and risks.• Preparation of reports, invoices, meeting records, process descriptions, and requirements documents.• Field operations team support including client communications and the creation, maintenance and tracking of work orders.• Operations administration and record keeping involving equipment inventory, certificates of accuracy, vehicles, facilities… Show more • Project and program coordination including the tracking, investigation, and resolution of issues, actions, opportunities, and risks.• Preparation of reports, invoices, meeting records, process descriptions, and requirements documents.• Field operations team support including client communications and the creation, maintenance and tracking of work orders.• Operations administration and record keeping involving equipment inventory, certificates of accuracy, vehicles, facilities, shipping/receiving, maintenance and repairs. Show less

• Manage a dynamic team in a busy urban retail environment. • Responsible for prospecting, hiring, training and coaching diverse staff to deliver above expectations. • Deliver consistent sales growth.• Oversee inventory management and demand planning. • Create and document new tools and processes to improve accountability and operational efficiency.

• Managed team in the day-to-day operations of the leading national retailer and distributor representing several global brands to serve the Canadian film, television, and theatre industries• Cultivated strong relationships with key accounts and vendors to provide robust end-to-end internal and external project delivery• Analyzed daily business processes to devise data-driven strategies that enhance profitability and client experience• Oversaw project pricing strategy… Show more • Managed team in the day-to-day operations of the leading national retailer and distributor representing several global brands to serve the Canadian film, television, and theatre industries• Cultivated strong relationships with key accounts and vendors to provide robust end-to-end internal and external project delivery• Analyzed daily business processes to devise data-driven strategies that enhance profitability and client experience• Oversaw project pricing strategy, forecast and tracked project budgets, and managed project schedules• Conducted market research, prospected potential clients, delivered sales proposals, and negotiated contracts• Collaborated with external IT teams to implement, upgrade, and configure new systems and infrastructure• Accountable for employee hiring, training, development, and performance evaluation and managementKey Achievements:✔ Achieved 10% year-over-year growth in overall sales from 2017 to 2019✔ Doubled online conversion rate by revamping e-commerce website to improve user friendliness and promotional capabilities✔ Led the seamless implementation of VoIP Telephony and transitioned the company from Google Suite to an Office 365 cloud environment to optimize operational efficiency and improve the tracking and sharing of information Show less

• Supported the strategic planning and execution of the national sales and business development program • Coordinated full-lifecycle project delivery from initial RFP/RFQ to final close-out, including formal quotation, contract negotiation, issuing and tracking purchase orders, project log maintenance, scheduling, logistics, installation, and project accounting and invoicing• Built and nurtured partnerships with key accounts to understand needs and identify potential sales… Show more • Supported the strategic planning and execution of the national sales and business development program • Coordinated full-lifecycle project delivery from initial RFP/RFQ to final close-out, including formal quotation, contract negotiation, issuing and tracking purchase orders, project log maintenance, scheduling, logistics, installation, and project accounting and invoicing• Built and nurtured partnerships with key accounts to understand needs and identify potential sales opportunities• Planned and monitored materials handling flows to ensure customers’ schedule needs were met and exceeded• Created inventory requirements forecasts, monitored consignment stock levels, and procured new supplies to ensure consistent product availability• Maintained and updated e-commerce website using HTML to reflect pricing changes and new promotionsKey Achievements:✔ Grew annual sales from $50,000 in 2009 to over $1 million in 2017 by building a dedicated customer base, securing lucrative accounts, and establishing a presence in the highly competitive Québec market worth $200,000+ per year ✔ Designed and instituted standard operating procedures for supply chain operations ✔ Successfully resolved an issue with international custom declarations that cost the company over $50,000 in penalties✔ Streamlined the inventory reporting process from multiple weeks down to a few days by restructuring the inventory database to simplify the tracking procedure and minimize data entry errors✔ Reduced customer lead times by over 50% by expanding the logistics network and sourcing new providers Show less

• Directed a 20-member team in their daily activities at the California warehouse for North America’s largest supplier of theatrical fabrics and production products for the entertainment, event, and display industries • Recruited, hired, and coached cross-functional staff to achieve tight deadlines for the demanding clientele• Defined, assessed, and improved processes throughout the fulfillment lifecycle using LEAN techniques• Provided strategic expertise and insight for the… Show more • Directed a 20-member team in their daily activities at the California warehouse for North America’s largest supplier of theatrical fabrics and production products for the entertainment, event, and display industries • Recruited, hired, and coached cross-functional staff to achieve tight deadlines for the demanding clientele• Defined, assessed, and improved processes throughout the fulfillment lifecycle using LEAN techniques• Provided strategic expertise and insight for the execution of company-wide initiatives and IT implementations Key Achievement:✔ Contributed to a 20% increase in annual revenues a 15% reduction in labour costs by redesigning the order fulfilment workflow, improving inventory management, and introducing morning standups to prioritize tasks Show less