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Windsor, Ontario, Canada

▪ Managed all commercial and production aspects of several major Tier 1 auto parts suppliers on annual contract. Contract pricing was adjusted quarterly based on industry CRU averages.▪ Responsible for the procurement of steel coils, to maintain a proper inventory of material to meet customer demand; through direct mill buys and purchases from steel brokers in the secondary markets.▪ Selected appropriate coils to set up work orders and coordinate with the production manager to process and package material to meet weekly customer release requirements.▪ Scheduled shipments of ready materials to customers on due dates and coordinate▪ Capitalized on opportunities for urgent “spot buys” to supply steel required by customers at risk of shutting down production at GM or Stellantis; often resulting in same day or next day delivery of material to customer satisfaction and very generous profit margins. ▪ Researched extensively to thoroughly understand the various automotive steel specifications. Particularly the chemical composition and physical properties to determine how steel will perform during complex production processes.▪ Coordinated third party testing of steel samples through accredited A2LA laboratory for potential spot buy opportunities.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

▪ Consulted with industry experts, suppliers and qualified master growers for the strategic design, layout and equipment requirements for the modular 2,400 sq/ft grow rooms. These plans were integral in the development of an in-depth business plan regarding cost summaries and cannabis output projections.▪ Worked with the executive team to develop a fully detailed and marketable investment proposal deck, which was used to successfully raise $3 million in start-up funding for the organization.▪ Obtained a certificate in "Marketing & Sales for Medical Cannabis" from the North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology (NACPT) to gain a comprehensive understanding of the newly established regulations for the Canadian medicinal cannabis industry.▪ Developed the company logos and brand strategy, along with a detailed website landing page to share information and collect customer data.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

▪ Managed all commercial elements and account requirements for several major Tier 1 auto parts suppliers, with combined annual sales of $50M▪ Negotiated with experienced Magna purchasing managers to secure new program contracts and the associated tooling and production PO's.▪ Handled annual cost reduction negotiations with Magna purchasing managers. Tracked various long term agreements with annual rebates and price reductions.▪ Prepared annual volume forecasts for budget planning and accruals of anticipated rebate and warranty claims.▪ Prepared monthly data analysis reports to track variances in actual sales versus projected sales.▪ Coordinated with engineers and project managers to launch new programs which involved; product design analysis, production feasibility studies, tooling builds, sample testing, final engineering changes, PPAP testing and approvals to kick off production. ▪ Addressed and resolved customer warranty claims and quality issues. Developed and executed a quality resolution plan and process enhancements with various department heads. Coordinated approval of updated PPAP and PVP&R documents with customers' management team.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

▪ Managed solar energy accounts and projects: researched and developed new business opportunities, secured multi-million-dollar contracts for the fabrication and installation of ground mount utility scale solar projects under the Ontario Solar Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Program.▪ Processed POs received and coordinated with purchasing, production and logistics managers to meet project delivery requirements.▪ Coordinated with customer’s engineering and project management teams to discuss production updates, design changes, testing requirements, installation issues and project timing.▪ Participated in on-site mediation of hostile conditions between general contractors, employees, union heads and stakeholders, to facilitate strategic problem resolution and drive project completion.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

▪ Coordinated the development and execution of Chrysler Canada’s annual Auto Shows: including strategic planning, vendor selection and RFP process, creation of show assets, vehicle selection and ordering, staff recruitment, logistics coordination, event execution, data collection, analysis and executive reporting.▪ Managed national sponsorships, promotional events and partnership agreements: including strategic planning, contract negotiation and execution of programs such as NASCAR Canada, Dodge Caravan Kids, CHL Memorial Cup, A&W “Cruisin’ the Dub” and TV sponsorships.▪ Collaborated with internal department heads to develop consumer data capture and “opt-in” incentives during sponsored shows, events and contests. ▪ Branded Merchandise Website: created and implemented an all-new online source of merchandise for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, FIAT and Mopar brands.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

▪ Managed over 500 foodservice accounts in West Toronto – focused primarily on growing sales of existing customers, revitalizing underperforming accounts and new business acquisitions.▪ Developed customer focused promotional strategies and volume incentive contracts.▪ Coordinated complete setup requirements for newly signed business including credit terms, product pricing, delivery schedules and the installation of lines and equipment.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

▪ Coordinated the execution of required promotional, special event, advertising and marketing materials.▪ Managed special marketing projects for Caesars Windsor and Super Bowl XL hosted in Detroit.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Marketing, Honours

Activities and Societies: MBA Society - VP External Affairs

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Honours

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Business Games