Gary Ankenmann Email & Phone Number

Greater Toronto Area

Mississauga, On

Well established family owned retail and commercial flooring business serving the GTA. Oversee the day to day running of the operation. Responsible for Brand development, supply procurement, customer liaison, web site traffic growth, advertising, business strategy and sales targets. Developed new clients in the institutional, disaster restoration, Insurance and commercial market segments.

Mississauga, On

The Endure Sports Corporation markets and sells the Kwik Rink synthetic ice technology under its own brand, proCision ice. The company has married this synthetic ice technology with its recreational facility experience to create Endure Sports Centres. The company is in the planning stage to expand the Endure Sports Centre concept by 10 facilities across the country.

Toronto, On

Key member in management team that set out the scope for Web2.0 Medical, Health and Entertainment Social Network applications.Designed and managed the sales and marketing strategy for the sites including online viral marketing components and strategy partnerships.Acquired the company’s largest account with targeted annual revenues over $1 million.Project Management responsibilities included managing staff resources, setting Time concerns (durations, dependencies and critical path) according to agreed upon guidelines. Successfully lead the company through numerous changes in project scope.Additional contributions included writing in depth business plans designed to raise seed capital and researching, writing and final editing of numerous technology patent documents.

Toronto, On

Successfully closed over $12 million of sponsorship and marketing programs for extensive list of high profile corporate clients including Aston Martin, Bombardier, Sony Corporation (Playstation), Microsoft (Xbox), Janina Oral Communiqué, Budget Rent-a-Car, Park & Fly, and Kwik-Power.Designed, developed and delivered sponsor acquisition presentations and packages. Successfully negotiated complex contracts for sponsor partners.Financed and managed $1 million budget for Elise GTP race team. Additional responsibilities included d human resources, sponsor agent network and PR/website strategy.

Toronto, On

Developed the entire sales strategy during a time of a tough economic environment. Blended my sales and marketing skills with new technology in the e-commerce marketplace.Negotiated numerous Vendor Agreements for E-commerce/E-Auction web portal and successfully managed these customer accounts. Initiated processes to ensure the successful coordination of the workflow between various company departments to the effective completion of a common task/goal. Worked closely with senior management setting project size, goals, requirements, and time lines with a budget in excess of $7 million.

Toronto, On

Created successful sales/marketing and promotional business, utilizing high caliber sports athletes to support sales of retail/corporate products and services for Fortune 500 companies with budgets in excess of $500,000.Successfully developed and deployed sales strategy, product licensing/ distribution, fulfillment and customer care services for sports merchandising organizations.Developed creative national marketing, merchandise and brand awareness programs for extensive client list including Duracell, Kraft General Foods, Kellogg’s, McDonalds, AOL, MasterCard, Ralph Lauren, TD Bank, NHL, NHL Players Association, Nestle, and Hockey Canada.Successfully operated portable sales facilities at premier sporting events including the Canadian Grand Prix and numerous NHL All-Star Game events consistently generating revenue in excess of $150K.

Toronto, On

Key contributor to rapid business growth achieving new product sales in excess of $10 Million in the firms first three years.Assisted in the development of new merchandise programs for high-end collectible hockey card and merchandise company.

Ba, Hospitality And Tourism Management

Activities and Societies: Ryerson Hospitality Alumni Association

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Major - Hospitality And Tourism Management