Managing, new products, markets and growth in selected market niches for North America

-Launched the local franchise and grew from start-up to a staff of 31 people. In 3 years we grew to $5M in annual sales. $1M in sales in our first year entering the United States.-consistently doubled sales volume each year 2005-2008-Maintained profitability through the 2008-10 recessionary period Maintained 20-25% compared to corporate average of 9% or less.-added 2 new business lines which were adopted across the entire corporation. Both Bathroom new and renovation and Furniture… Show more -Launched the local franchise and grew from start-up to a staff of 31 people. In 3 years we grew to $5M in annual sales. $1M in sales in our first year entering the United States.-consistently doubled sales volume each year 2005-2008-Maintained profitability through the 2008-10 recessionary period Maintained 20-25% compared to corporate average of 9% or less.-added 2 new business lines which were adopted across the entire corporation. Both Bathroom new and renovation and Furniture manufacturing.-As General Manager I managed all sales, logistics, operations, installation and customer service departments both in Ontario and the United States-2011 sold the residential unit while focusing on Niche markets to increase profitability and sales growth. I recently sold the Niche Markets business unit as an attractive offer presented itself. Show less

-managed Canadian corporate operations reporting to the CEO. Annual Sales across the division were in excess of $15M.-responsible for hiring all management, training and follow up in the field. Developed and was responsible for Sales and Profitability targets per business unit. Consistently met and exceeded targets for sales and profitability.-transformed unprofitable Corporate locations, identified and corrected location specific problems.-consistently grew and maintained sales and… Show more -managed Canadian corporate operations reporting to the CEO. Annual Sales across the division were in excess of $15M.-responsible for hiring all management, training and follow up in the field. Developed and was responsible for Sales and Profitability targets per business unit. Consistently met and exceeded targets for sales and profitability.-transformed unprofitable Corporate locations, identified and corrected location specific problems.-consistently grew and maintained sales and profit levels in each branch in excess of 20% for the entire division. ($20 Million in sales 2005)-developed and incorporated a uniform training and best practices model that was adopted corporately and into the franchise system-At the request of the CEO, I travelled outside my division to assist with start-up and unprofitable business units in the United States where I could apply my experience and success and assist other Regional Managers. Show less

-I took over and grew the operation to the largest and most profitable Operations Center in Canada. (Sales in excess of $20Million from $3Million) Safety Kleen is the world's largest recycler of Hazardous Waste fluids-grew from 9 employees to 40 in 3 years. Initiatives to success included employee training and development, sales incentives, focus on cost reduction and more targeted marketing. Developed Follow-up service protocols to ensure maintaining and developing existing customer… Show more -I took over and grew the operation to the largest and most profitable Operations Center in Canada. (Sales in excess of $20Million from $3Million) Safety Kleen is the world's largest recycler of Hazardous Waste fluids-grew from 9 employees to 40 in 3 years. Initiatives to success included employee training and development, sales incentives, focus on cost reduction and more targeted marketing. Developed Follow-up service protocols to ensure maintaining and developing existing customer base.-won “Branch Manager” award twice and was invited to become a member of the Corporate “Advisory Council” working with the Senior Vice President of North American Sales and Operations.-As a result of my success I became the Canadian training branch and created the Branch Manager Mentoring Program-as Special Assignments Manager I reported directly to the Canadian General Manager to handle special, new, and sensitive projects such as new acquisitions, roll-outs, resolving unprofitable issues and more. Show less

-Reporting to the President I developed sales and inventory forecasts. To achieve my goals I developed marketing and promotional initiatives, incorporated other divisions forecasts to develop mine, liaised with other divisions sales departments and end customers. met and exceeded sales targets (targets of $60M in Sales, Inventory Value of $15M and inventory turnover of 10 in my 1st year)-developed Corporate programs for customers (Toyota, General Motors, Smith Klein, Red Lobster, Swiss… Show more -Reporting to the President I developed sales and inventory forecasts. To achieve my goals I developed marketing and promotional initiatives, incorporated other divisions forecasts to develop mine, liaised with other divisions sales departments and end customers. met and exceeded sales targets (targets of $60M in Sales, Inventory Value of $15M and inventory turnover of 10 in my 1st year)-developed Corporate programs for customers (Toyota, General Motors, Smith Klein, Red Lobster, Swiss Chalet)-developed and maintained inventory of new products and products specific to niche markets and Customer programs.-I consistently increased sales, reduced shelf inventory and increased inventory turns while increasing net profitability. This also included adding products to provide a larger array of opportunities for each division sales targets. Show less

-Reporting to the President I developed sales and inventory forecasts. To achieve my goals I developed marketing and promotional initiatives, incorporated other divisions forecasts to develop mine, liaised with other divisions sales departments and end customers. I met and exceeded sales targets (targets of $60M in Sales, Inventory Value of $15M and inventory turnover of 10 in my 1st year)-developed Corporate programs for customers (Toyota, General Motors, Smith Klein, Red Lobster, Swiss… Show more -Reporting to the President I developed sales and inventory forecasts. To achieve my goals I developed marketing and promotional initiatives, incorporated other divisions forecasts to develop mine, liaised with other divisions sales departments and end customers. I met and exceeded sales targets (targets of $60M in Sales, Inventory Value of $15M and inventory turnover of 10 in my 1st year)-developed Corporate programs for customers (Toyota, General Motors, Smith Klein, Red Lobster, Swiss Chalet)-developed and maintained inventory of new products and products specific to niche markets and Customer programs.-I consistently increased sales, reduced shelf inventory and increased inventory turns while increasing net profitability. This also included adding products to provide a larger array of opportunities for each division sales targets.-Liaised with Corporate Accounts, Specialty Accounts and bridged various divisions to develop product, programs and services inclusive to that segment. Show less