"Committed to help businesses continuously improve and dramatically improve profit performance" Launched TBS Inc. in 2000 to provide significant value added services to accelerate the growth and profit performance for selected partner companies. (www.teamworkbusinesssolutions.com)Senior Management Assignments; Profit Enhancement, Revenue Growth and Total Revitalization in:-Consumer Packaged Goods-National and International Brand Building-North American (Canada & US) Customer Relationship Building-Snack Foods-Organic and Natural Foods-Dairy Products-Meat Products-Bakery Products-Beverages-Frozen Foods-Food Ingredients-Lawn & Garden Products-Direct to Store Distribution-Direct to Home DistributionFinancial Restructuring-Formal Financial Restructuring Proposal Management-Private Equity Financing Deal Creation and Finalization-Strategic (Partner) Investment Deal Completion-Mergers and Acquisitions, Amalgamations and Selling of Business UnitsOperations Improvements-Warehousing and Logistics Total Overhaul and Re-engineering-Implementation of "Lean" Operations and Manufacturing Practices-Full accountability and decision-making authority for core business development functions including sales, marketing, and customer relations for a diversified direct marketing and distribution service business. -Led efforts in identifying and securing corporate partnerships providing significant value to clients through strategic planning and project management of direct marketing and advertising initiatives. -Driving business development and profitability through customer and product development creating branded and private label growth across multiple major North American food retailers.

Sevita International is a Canadian agricultural company with processing facilities in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Sevita (Seeds for a Healthier Way of Life) has a strong and increasing farmer grower base with focus on wide variety innovative soy and corn products and an expanding international market for food grade export products.Reporting to the Board of Directors and leading the organization to the next level of performance and market expansion with a renewed focus on business effectiveness, customer satisfaction and product innovation.http:/www.sevita.com

Reporting to the Board of Directors (Director & Company Officer) with full organizational, functional and P&L responsibility and accountable for Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Category Management, Product Development, Quality Assurance and Supply-Chain. -Created significant improvements through financial, operational and organizational restructuring and re-engineering the company for success. -Dramatically improved business results and finalized a new limited partnership which included equity positions for the founding shareholders, new strategic partner and private equity investor. -Finalized complete business transition to functional corporate reporting structure.

Full P&L responsibility for a $72M revenue business unit. Concurrent accountabilities for leading the national strategic development of sales and marketing functions for a $250M division. Responsible for 150 salaried and hourly staff and provided leadership for business integration with an acute sensitivity to individual and cultural diversities both locally and on a national level. (sunopta.com)

Directed national marketing department for a $700 M food company, exceeding corporate expectations in key business metrics. Profit and brand management for multi-million dollar brands including product launch, promotional programs, positioning on advertising campaigns and the efficient negotiation of contracts and licensing agreements. Responsible for strategic / tactical marketing plans that forged strong, sustainable customer partnerships to outdistance competition and increase market share.

Developed and executed sales and marketing programs in Food & Beverage as well as other consumer product divisions. Four roles ranged from Marketing Director, Canada (NutraSweet) to Marketing Director, North America (Lawn and Garden Products). Financial accountability included sales forecasting, revenue attainment and gross profit generation. Defined and led execution of strategic planning, advertising, consumer and trade promotion, packaging, in-store communication, public relations, and pricing strategies with focus on increasing profitability and improving market share, awareness and positive attributes for brands.

Managed several high profile snack food brands and achieved budgeted outcomes while launching new branded entries into the market that are long-term national successes. Guided the successful integration of Hostess and Frito Lay marketing departments by re-positioning five national brands into new markets and channels of distribution.