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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Building Futures operates 4 enterprises (not-for profit businesses), with the mission of providing their intellectually challenged adult clients with all the benefits of participating in a supportive work environment. My role is to help add business structure and best practices to these enterprises, while growing them through marketing and sales efforts..

South East Saskatchewan

First and foremost Economic Development is a Marketing and Sales function. Understanding the features and benefits of our Region (i.e., "the product") and how they stack up against the "competition" (other municipalities). From here, we develop a brand and marketing strategy, that addresses shortfalls and identifies opportunities. Then, its full-on.

Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada

Bottom line responsibility for the Petroleum Division of Borderland Co-op. The Division consists of 4 Retail/Gas bar/Cardlock locations as well as bulk fuel delivery service to Farm, Commercial and Municipal customers in Southeast Saskatchewan. Borderland Co-op is an independent retailer associated with Federated Co-op Limited (FCL). FCL IS A $10 billion.

Moosomin, Saskatchewan

Maple Farm Equipment is a large dealer for John Deere agricultural, turf and lawn equipment, operating 7 significant branches throughout eastern Saskatchewan/Western Manitoba. Jim Pattison Group, Canada's 2nd largest privately held company, recently purchased 51% of Maple Farm Equipment with the objective of becoming a player in the Agri-business sector..

Halifax, Canada Area

Helm Business Group started as proprietorship focusing on Marketing Consulting, evolving into an incorporated, full service business consulting company. Helm was "moth-balled" when I accepted a position with Maple Farm Equipment in early 2015Completed various projects, primarily for Divisions of the Shaw Group Limited, including:> Market Research &.

Berwick, NS

Eden Valley Poultry is a new $40 million poultry processing plant, under construction since the summer of 2011, with start-up in October 2012.Assumed responsibility for this greenfield operation two-thirds of the way through the construction phase. Overall responsibility for set-up of the company including recruitment/HR, budgeting, sales, logistics.

NS, Canada

* overall responsibility for Division's bottom-line* integration of this newly acquired company into the corporate fold.* responsible for the strategic direction of the company* key focuses on operational efficiency, cost reduction and sales growth* direct sales responsibility for key national & international customersSuccesses:> Led a seamless and.

NS, Canada

Responsible for corporate integration and bottom-line enhancement for this newly acquired company by the Shaw Group. Key focuses were production and sales consolidation, operational efficiency and marketing strategy. Also responsible for key account sales.Successes> Led a seamless and efficient integration> Strategically positioned GSC in the marketplace.

NS, Canada

These 2 years were spent on various special Shaw projects including:* Integration and transition of the recently acquired Frontline Safety, a safety training & consulting company focused in the offshore oil & gas industry. Led the Sales, Marketing and strategic planning for this Division, and eventually assumed the role of Operations Manager. Key focus was.

NS, Canada

Responsible for all Marketing, Sales and Customer Service for this rapidly growing Division of the Shaw Group. A focus on market and profit growth through strategic planning and product development. This company is a complex, aggregate-based manufacturing/processing company with 5 operating units, 100's of products serving dozens of distinct industries..

Halifax, Canada Area

Responsible for the growth of a portfolio of regional and national beer brands in Atlantic Canada. Focus on brand identity / positioning and strategic planning. Administered the regional multi-million dollar Marketing budget. Also responsible for market and production forecasting. As this is a regulated industy, I played an additional key role as the.

Halifax, NS

Responsible for developing and executing national marketing and promotional campaigns for this rapidly expanding Trust company. This included retail merchandising, collateral material, advertising, branch training and support, to promote all Trust services: retail banking, loans & mortgages, trust, and investment.

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Marketing/Manageent

Agronomy - Certificate Level 1 (Incomplete)

Six Sigma Green Belt, Process Improvement

Key Executives Program (Certificate), Strategic Management