The Ergo Advantage line-up includes the Safe-Flex Floor System and the Stand-Safe Mat, two unique solutions in ergonomic safety matting. E.A. uses patented compression flex technology while promoting an even weight distribution through our unique leg structure. Safe-Flex also allows for safe cord and cable management under the mat, drastically reducing trip hazards. The Stand-Safe leg structure is designed to hold the mat in place and help dissipate moisture away from underneath the matting. The proof of E.A.'s success spans nearly 30 years. Our mats are found in thousands of commercial, industrial, and manufacturing facilities throughout North America, the UK and Europe. Backed by the best warranty in the business, the end result is a superior ergonomic safety matting system, with solutions that represent the best value and a real cost savings for our customers.

LATEM & PLASTICO, both recognized as leaders nationwide in their respective industries, has been servicing their markets for more than 35 years. With two companies located in our 100,000 sq ft facility, just off the 401, we boast quick and effective metal finishing and coating solutions, catered specifically to improving efficiencies for our customers. As Sales Manager I was solely responsible for driving revenues into our operations. With well over 100 active accounts to be managed, contact is constant as turnover can be high, not in customers, but in programs, as 90% of our business is in the automotive manufacturing sector. The loss of one program can mean significant revenue shortages, so I am forever knocking on doors, searching out our newest customers.As Marketing Manager I produce a bi-weekly 'email blast' that is sent to nearly 1,000 customers and prospects alerting them to the solutions our operations can provide. I set up and manage 3 - 5 tradeshows annually throughout Southern Ontario and the North-Central U.S., and I maintain our social media and both company websites. I take care of all promotional items from traditional 'leave behind' materials to company apparel, and I work, not participate, in at least 10 customer golf tournaments every summer

Amongst other things, WURTH Canada sells the products that help keep your vehicle together. Auto mechanics and body shop technicians relied on me for their fasteners, lubricants, abrasives, tire maintenance products, body clips, tapes and adhesives, electrical components and thousands of other assembly products. I had the pleasure of servicing well over one hundred and fifty customers in the automotive industry, more than half of which I introduced to the WURTH brand. I singlehandedly grew my region from less than $500/day in sales to more than $1,600, from less than 50 active accounts, to nearly 150. Following two significant territory splits, I still managed to achieve nearly $1,500/day in sales with just over 100 active accounts, a very large portion of which came from new customer activity.

OSPREY MEDIA Group, now Post Media, was a community based newspaper consortium, with properties spanning across Southern OntarioI started in Orangeville, Ontario as a Sales Representative with a weekly paper, and quickly grew my responsibilities to include a management role. This new role kept me in Orangeville for a short period of time, then moved me to other markets in Grey and Bruce, Barrie and Collingwood, managing as many as 17 inside and outside representatives, with budgets of more than $10 million. My roles at OSPREY required me to advise the local business community as well as my sales teams on advertising initiatives. I was expected to establish monthly and annual budgets and then develop a means to ensure my teams would achieve them. From an HR perspective, I was responsible for recruiting, training and disciplining within my own department. To this end, I created a "Lunch n' Learn" program, designed specifically to entice greater participation amongst the sales team in our training environment. I was twice recognized by the OCNA (Ontario Community Newspaper Association) for my creativity and ingenuity in developing new revenue streams.When challenged by upper management to both strengthen our market position and further enhance sales growth, I created completely new mediums that were designed to ensure we did not 'rob from Peter to pay Paul.' These opportunities allowed us to bring in new customers while also expand within our existing customer base as our product offering became more attractive.