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At Gateway Academic Coaching, we begin with the premise that every student is capable of succeeding in school. Many academic problems are simply the result of a lack of skills or techniques to use when approaching schoolwork. Once a student is equipped with effective organization and study strategies, classes and assignments that were overwhelming become manageable. Students become more motivated, relaxed and self-confident and can enjoy the rewards of academic success. That's how we help students of all ages at Gateway.

Responsible for the Marketing, Advertising, International Business, Finance, Financial Planning, Banking and Wealth Management, Office Administration, and Paralegal ProgramsMember of numerous committees and the School Management teamDeveloped and launched a Banking and Wealth Management Post Graduate program.Developed a Sales Management Post Graduate program.Responsible for approximately 1,100 students. Hired 6 new faculty members and had a total of 55 faculty as direct reports.

Launch of Frutazza Smoothies, an International product, into the Canadian marketplace. Product rolled out at over 200 food service outlets across Canada. Achieved volume in excess of $3M in the space of three years.

Managed the marketing and sales program for the Renée’s line of salad dressingsLaunched a new line of refrigerated meat sauces. Managed the Broker network.Developed the Strategic Plan.

Developed and executed the marketing plan for Canada’s largest association of professional Sales people.Segmented the association’s portfolio base and developed targeted programs.Revamped both direct mail and media advertising efforts.Restructured the Customer Service department to be more reactive to member needs.Developed a daily 90 second radio feature, writing all the scripts.

Responsible for new product development, sales channel development, and broker sales force.Researched and developed two new product linesShifted emphasis away from bulk commodity to value-added packaged goodsExpanded customer base within the Ontario market and spearheaded a drives into the U.S.

Within CanadaBy the end of year 2, improved profitability by 83.4%.Reduced operating expenses by 40.2%.Increased product portfolio by 51%.Implemented a national distribution network resulting in an ACD growth from 33% - 81%.Appointed a broker network in all major geographic territories.Within International MarketsNegotiated favourable distributor agreements in a number of key strategic countries.Expanded distribution and demonstrated positive growth within those markets.Reversed a negative profit trend by the end of year 1.Developed strategic plans for the Mexican market.Prepared an assessment document on the Chinese market.