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Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Hamilton, Ontario

• Reported directly to Ownership• Responsible for ultimate Profit & Loss performance of four (4) separate entities with offices in Hamilton, Montreal and Buffalo, NY• Successfully transitioned all above noted entities from Entrepreneurial models to Corporate models • Reshaped Corporate Culture within the inherited work environments of each entity by establishing new organizational structure, defining responsibilities and accountability, then revised the performance standards that set the pace and quality of all employees efforts and business concepts• Developed and successfully executed Strategic Turnaround Plan for each entity which identified and established short, medium and long term objectives.• Successfully turned overall consolidated performance from a loss position to a sustainable profitable position within sixteen (16) months.• Spearheaded sales expansion into the United States and Quebec• Segmented Canadian business into three (3) independent operations• Developed and executed a successful High Volume Customer Entrenchment Strategy utilizing a Dealer Rewards Program Reason for Departure: Resignation was accepted after contract negotiations between myself and ownership broke down, which included an additional three (3) entities becoming part of my overall responsibilities. Letter of Reference Enclosed.Coast To Coast Dealer Services Inc.Company Profile: Provider and Administrator of Vehicle Service Contracts to the North American Automotive MarketplaceOffices: Hamilton, Montreal, New York Number of Employees: 50Underwriter: American Bankers of Florida

Lamar, Missouri

 Reported directly to the Thorco Industries Inc. President & General Manager in Lamar, Missouri  Assisted and facilitated the final stages of the seamless transition of all Canadian manufacturing operations from our plant in Cambridge, Ontario to Lamar, Missouri  Spearheaded Strategic Planning Team that developed and prepared a comprehensive North American Implementation Plan associated with sales to high volume customers which would ultimately be used to facilitate the transition resulting from the Berkshire Hathaway acquisition of The Marmon Group in 2010.  Assisted in the development of the resulting MRS business model that created more value-added, cross company selling within the existing member companies of the MRS Retail Services sector. Coordinated the collective efforts of twenty two (22) MRS sale’s personnel, developing sales opportunities with high volume and potential high volume accounts. Assessed key retail market segments and key retailers that represented the greatest opportunity for MRS while performing personnel and asset evaluations. Researched & provided insight into the potential global market for Thorco products.Reason for Departure: respectfully declined opportunity to relocate to Lamar, Missouri as Vice President at Thorco Industries Inc., however, stayed on for one (1) year to ensure consolidation of Canadian operations was completed in a satisfactory manner.Letter of Reference Enclosed.Thorco Industries Inc. Company Profile: manufacturer of Retail Store Fixture products and POP DisplaysPlant Size: 4 plants totaling 700,000 sq. ft.Number of Employees: 640Note: Thorco Industries Inc. was a sister company to NHD Group Ltd. within the Marmon Retail Services sector of The Marmon Group.On its manufacturing side The Marmon Group was an international association of more than 125 business units that operated independently within nine (9) diverse business sectors of Marmon Holdings, Inc.

Brampton And Cambridge, Ontario

 Reported directly to the Thorco Industries Inc. President & General Manager with ultimate responsibility for Profit & Loss of NHD Developed and successfully executed a comprehensive Implementation Plan based on Marmon’s 80-20 Program. Communicated directly with all major customers and suppliers therefore ensuring their understanding of its impact on them and the resulting benefits. Directly spearheaded the establishment of new strategic alliances which were formed as a result of the implementation of the aforementioned 80-20 Program.  Provided education, direction and reinforcement within all of our Canadian operations to ensure 80-20 Program was positively embraced. Sales Growth: Directly supervised store fixture sales expansion into the United States, which almost doubled revenues during my term As part of a major profitability initiative, developed, directed and successfully executed a multi-faceted twelve (12) month Relocation Plan outlining a measurable process for a phased relocation of all NHD operations from our manufacturing facility and off site warehouse in Brampton to a new plant in Cambridge. Compliance with this Plan ensured a seamless transition. Reduced Work In Process from 24% to 5% of overall inventory Increased Inventory Turns from 4.3 to 15.4 Enhanced Internationally Accredited ISO certification from 9002 to 9001 In conjunction with our Controller, under the direction of The Marmon Group, overhauled our entire financial reporting system to reflect Direct Costing methodology which replaced our established Overhead Allocation Costing system  Restructured and redefined our operations to meet the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley regulations Developed then executed a comprehensive nine (9) month US Consolidation Plan, which ultimately was in preparation for upcoming Berkshire Hathaway acquisition, with the discontinuation of all Canadian operations and their consolidation into four plants in Missouri.

Brampton, Ontario

 Reported directly to the NHD Vice President and General Manager who was appointed after the purchase of NHD Group Ltd. by The Marmon Group Inc. (Chicago, Illinois) Developed and successfully executed a corporate Restructuring Plan transitioning our existing manufacturing operations from OEM parts manufacturer to Store Fixture/Display manufacturer, which identified additional equipment, resources and engineering requirements necessary to allow the transition. Upon completion facilitated 350 different part IDs to be manufactured in Canada that were previously imported from USA. Thus establishing a domestic manufacturer for the Canadian marketplace. Developed, directed and executed objectives, policies and programs for sales and marketing operations and was responsible for the efforts of all sales and marketing personnel Established new Corporate Culture which reflected being part of The Marmon Group Sales Growth: Achieved seventy eight (78%) percent sales growth during my term Participated in MRS Management by advising the MRS President on sister company sales activities within Canada and the USA. Participated in the Marmon Annual Budget Presentation Process culminating with a personal presentation being made to the CEO of Marmon and his team

Brampton, Ontario

 Reported directly to Ownership Restructured personal position and responsibility as a result of negotiations with Dallas based display manufacturer (which subsequently failed) Developed, directed and executed objectives, policies and programs for sales and marketing operations and was responsible for the efforts of all sales and marketing personnel while Ownership sought the eventual sale of NHD to The Marmon Group (Chicago, Illinois)

Brampton, Ontario

 Reported directly to Ownership Restructured our operations including the development of corporate policies, goals and objectives, then directed and coordinated the activities of the company accordingly Reshaped the Corporate Culture of the inherited work environment by revising the performance standards that set the pace and quality of all employees efforts and business concepts Built a dynamic organization Sales Growth: Executed corporate sales plan achieving three hundred and sixteen percent (316%) sales growth during my term.  Each consecutive year during the aforementioned term saw new record company sales realized with corresponding new record bottom line results. Developed and successfully executed an International (Canada & USA) Sales Plan targeting specific OEM industries and high-volume customers implemented through the sales department in conjunction with the manufacturing, engineering and quality departments.  Directly spearheaded OEM sales expansion into the United States  Streamlined manufacturing and enhanced throughput times by establishing a three shift manufacturing environment which previously only ran on one shift Developed an Impact Operations Plan for Ownership which received authorization to ensure ISO 9002 international quality program recognition was achieved.  Developed, directed and oversaw the execution of a comprehensive ISO 9002 Quality Program Implementation Plan resulting in international accreditation was awarded and ensured sustainable on-going compliance.NHD Group Ltd.Company Profile: Manufacturer of OEM wire productsPlant Size: 125,000 sq. ft.Number of Employees: 125

Thorold, Ontario

 Reported directly to President (Co-Owner) Sales Growth: Achieved fifty (50%) percent sales growth during my term Recorded the largest single year bottom line in ISP’s history Restructured ISP by developing new corporate policies, goals and objectives, then coordinated the activities of the company accordingly to achieve those objectives Reshaped the Corporate Culture within the inherited work environment by establishing new organizational structure, responsibility, accountability, then revised the performance standards that set the pace and quality of all employees efforts and business concepts Acted as Management Representative for two (2) separate Collective Bargaining sessions with United Steelworkers of America with the ratification of two (2) new Agreements with no work stoppages incurred 100% findings, all in favour of ISP, in all Arbitration situationsReason for Departure: Resignation of President (Co-Owner) due to health related issues resulted in a new President assuming control who brought in his own team.Interlake Steel Products Inc.Company Profile: Manufacturer of low carbon steel rod products and fasteners.Plant Size: 79,000 sq ftNumber of Employees: 94

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