Managing estimating activities as well as the day to day operations and business development for Alberta's largest and premier full service commercial glazing and building envelope contractor with a focus on providing custom solutions for the entire building lifecycle, including new construction, service and retrofits. We offer a full range of glass, aluminum and glazing services to our customers.

Full time for many years and as a side line I have assisted companies in numerous industries with business plans, start-ups, sales and marketing projects, website development, product development, people development and engagement, and many other projects.

Grew sales 33% in a challenging marketManaged a diverse staff across four provinces, with unique market issuesRefined product lines to meet the needs of Northern BC and the prairiesStreamlined a chaotic organization under three banners to one multi-branded umbrella organizationBrought in and modified industry software to automate the sales force and took the sales force into the digital era, reducing costs, errors, and fulfillment cyclesDeveloped and launched Solimat Windows, in partnership with Costco and independent installers, for BC and Alberta, along with an outside sales force

Redeveloped the AWW product and services offering for the BC market, which they had just left.Re-launched a company that had ceded from the market, despite plans to be Canada's national supplier of windows and doors.Successfully gained a foothold in a challenging market and put in place the tools to drive future success.

Through virtually 17 years, developed branch philosophy and successful branch operations, developed and implemented new products and services, created sales strategies and teams, enhanced operational efficiency, participated in strategic planning and implementation of key strategies, redeveloped and streamlined the service department, and promoted corporate interests through unique opportunities and methods.Vancouver Branch Manager- 2001 to 2003Started Vancouver branch and successfully dealt with numerous technical issues allowing Gienow to become a prime player in the marketplace. Implemented corporate policies and culture and set in place the formulas for success.Corporate Marketing Manager-1999 to 2001Took over marketing to have time to deal with major lawsuit against supplier. Created forensic means to value damages and came within a percentage point of trends analysis done by Price Coopers Waterhouse. Lawsuit was resolved to the mutual satisfaction of the parties, but, Gienow was far more satisfied. Many other companies did not survive. Operated the department on a shoe string budget, creating sales growth in a tough period. Worked to finalize mission, vision, vales, and strategic plans, and implement company wide. Developed monthly sales forecast formula, company wide.Calgary Branch Manager-1996 to 1999Concurrent with the service role, added Calgary branch management, growing sales by 100% over three years. Helped to develop and implemented proprietary sales software (AccuOrder) that linked directly with production software.Corporate Sales Manager-1994 to 1999Took over a service department in crisis, handling a major product failure, over five years, implementing a new warranty, avoiding lawsuits, and maintaining customers' loyalty throughout. Increased capacity from less than 1000 calls per month to over 3000 (demand) in 9 months. Created and rolled out corporate service police manual, operations policies, and field manuals and work instructions. More

Developed markets and opportunities throughout Western Canada in the window and door industry.