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Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Since 1976, Attridge has been a trusted provider of transportation services. What began with only 2 taxis, 2 station wagons, and a big vision, has grown into a fleet of over 1300 buses servicing 6 transportation consortia. With a variety of vehicles to accommodate each trip's needs, we provide a ride that is safe, comfortable and reliable. Offering transportation services to Ontario businesses, institutions and traveling consumers - We are driven to transport you to any destination in North America. Attridge the safe, reliable and economical way to transport you and/or your group!

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Teamsters Canada cares about the Canadian worker. The goal has always been simple: to use our collective power to create equality, security, and fair opportunities in the workplace so our members can continue working and providing essential services for all Canadians, coast-to-coast.Teamsters represent over 125,000 workers from diverse industries and backgrounds. The strength of Teamsters Canada comes from building a strong, far-reaching membership.

Burlington, Ontario

Knuckle Down Marketing is a cost efficient and effective executor of field marketing services for a variety clients in the Toronto and greater Toronto markets.

The Better Idea Inc. is marketing communications and business consulting company serving a variety of clients in North America. Clients include: Newell Rubbermaid (CardScan/DYMO/Mimio), Oregon Scientific, Zoominfo, Campbell's and Ball Horticultural.Providing sales strategy, business advice, strategic planning and acting as VP sales for a variety of clients to maximize sales. Serviced a variety of start-ups and mid-sized companies to jump-start new initiatives. Served as VP Sales, Better Energy Systems (Berkeley, California) to successfully build sales of solar charging products for mobile devices. Exceeded sales targets and positioned brand as the leader with large accounts such as REI and Google.

Largest Canadian speaker manufacturer, distributing products around the world under several brand names.Started as Director of Sales for Canada successfully building significant sales and market share. Took on role as Director of Marketing for worldwide sales and also provided overall strategic planning for corporate growth working with the owner. Developed and launched extremely successful new speaker line, by leading collaborative teams with • engineering, manufacturing, sales and customer service. Set and managed forecasts, worked closely with account managers to build programs for major retailers including in-store event strategy, PR and advertising programs. Managed outside agencies to elevate standards for marketing materials, web site, public relations and • trade show participation. Worked innovatively to maximize ROI and available budgets. Implemented project metrics to demonstrate effective ROI and identify best practices. Significantly improved customer relationships with major accounts and large independent dealers to grow • business. Managed customer service issues to reduce incidents and increase brand/company loyalty. Created highly effective compensation structure for sales team to reward for sales and improve account • management performance. Mentored and coached staff to improve individual performance. Managed budgets >$8 million using solid command of the marketing mix and the appropriate budgets to • meet sales targets.

Responsible for establishing strategic business direction and managing the daily activity of a $250M+ sales organization covering Canada, USA, Mexico and US Military Operations worldwide.After successfully leading the Canadian subsidiary to achieve revenue and profitability goals I was moved to the USA to lead sales for North America. Bose retail stores initiated during my tenure. During my leadership, sales in the division grew several hundred million dollars. Received numerous “President’s Awards” for business management, asset utilization, sales achievementsFounded and grew Bose University, an internal training program to build competencies across all disciplines and build a learning cultureDeveloped “Operation Collaboration”, a product launch initiative of cross functional teams the yielded the most successful product launch ever with $75 million sold in year one.Managed over 300 employees in the division including channel marketing, sales analysis, customer service, retail/direct marketing and national accounts (including Best Buy, Circuit City, Lowes, Sears, Federated Department Stores). P & L responsibility for $300M.Effectively managed complex unilateral pricing policy for the company as chief liaison to internal and external legal counsel.

Responsible for establishing strategic business direction and managing the multi- million dollar activities of the Canadian Consumer Products Division, Bose Limited.Turned around failing home divisions subsidiary with a 75% increase in revenue in 12 months Built new enthusiasm and was recognized as stellar subsidiary of all company divisions after one yearInitiated and built successful event marketing program to increase brand awareness across Canada and support sales of commercial product installations including major stadiums. Personally negotiated large commercial sales contracts. Effectively managed and led 37 employees for sales, marketing, distribution and finance in Canada. P & L responsibility for $10 million.

Develope and implement sales and marketing strategies for the $4M commercial products division. Conceived of, negotiated and managed to successful completion, the first– ever "Official Supplier of Professional Sound Systems" to the 1988 Olympic Winter Games (Canada) and subsequently negotiated the 1992 Olympic Winter Games (France) official supplier contract.