Former Morais ConsultingCollaborative Mind Consulting & Management Services is a boutique firm based in Metro Vancouver. We combine +25 years of management experience in mining exploration, retail, manufacturing, franchising, technology and telecommunications.We understand cultural diversity and have worked with clients and suppliers in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. During our careers we acted as consultants, auditors, entrepreneurs and senior executives, having collaborated with 150+ clients.Due to our geographic situation today we are specialized in clients within natural resource sector, doing business in Canada and Brazil. We typically work with clients for a minimum of 6 months, and in most cases the relationship is on going.Areas of expertise: financial reporting, operations, strategy implementation, business expansion, internal controls, sales processes, budgeting, gap analysis, process improvement, financial management, employee engagement, technology implementation and stakeholder management.

Podcast in Portuguese about innovation, strategy, collaboration and design thinking. Candid conversations with entrepreneurs and executives in weekly episodes.

Working with great internal and external Consultants to help create and develop strong Canadian businesses. We’re committed to the long-term success of Canadian entrepreneurs and have the tools and experience to help make it happen.

Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development. Managed and implemented projects in different sectors to improve overall profitability. Proven record of opening new markets, while structuring high performance teams.* Senior Consultant until January 2013.

Operating In Brazil until early 2010 and after in Canada.Building the structure to expand for small and mid size businesses.Key Areas- Business Development- Project Management- Operations Management

Franchise Development, including lead generation and stakeholders engagement. Worked closely with shareholders and potential candidates to ensure sustainable growth for the Franchise System.Key Areas- Business Development- Project Management- Franchise Advisory Council

Developed and implemented the business plan for an award winning franchised store. Managed all the aspects of a top performance operation.Key Areas- Business Development- Project Management- Strategic Planning- Cash Flow Management- HR Management- Training and Coaching

Managed, developed and implemented sales policies and distribution processes for three manufacturing plants with over 300 employees.Key Areas- Business Development- Project Management- Training and Coaching- Product Development- Supply and Chain