Terry Brown

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National Entrepreneur of Year Award Winner, Co-founder & CEO at Okimaw Community & HR Solutions, Community Leader @ Okimaw Community & HR Solutions
winnipeg, manitoba, canada
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About Terry Brown

Terry Brown is a proud member of Peguis First Nation, is the Cofounder & CEO of Okimaw Community and HR Solutions, a member of the EDIP Sovereign Wealth Solutions Group of Companies. His focus is on providing Indigenous communities with the tools to foster economic reconciliation and grow their sovereign wealth. With extensive experience working with First Nation, Métis, Inuit, and Native American communities, Terry is a respected Indigenous businessperson. His expertise lies in capacity building and facilitating connections between mainstream and Indigenous businesses. Terry's dynamic understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing companies operating in traditional Indigenous territories and Indigenous communities entering mainstream markets drives his passion for business development. An award-winning business leader, Terry excels in strategic problem-solving, envisioning innovative solutions, and executing with efficiency across all areas of an organization. He has had experience with Federal, Provincial, Municipal, and American Indian and First Nations governments, Fortune 100 and 500 corporations, including consumer goods, manufacturing, banking, transportation, hospitality, marketing, wholesale, energy, procurement, and healthcare. Terry has successfully closed hundreds of business deals on behalf of both Indigenous and Fortune 100 companies, contributing to over half a billion dollars in sales throughout his career. Terry is a dedicated volunteer and serves as the co-chair of the Economic Reconciliation Committee at the Business Council of Manitoba, actively contributing to the advancement of economic reconciliation initiatives. He also holds a position as a board member at Building Urban Industries for Local Development (BUILD) and serves on the Peguis Governance Committee. Over the course of his career, Terry has served on numerous boards and committees including as a Commissioner with the Province of Manitoba Commission on Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education in 2019.Outside of his professional achievements, Terry finds fulfillment in his role as a partner of 20 years and a proud father to a wonderful 10-year-old daughter. Bestowed with the name of "Red Star Turtle Man" by elders, Terry carries the responsibility of sharing this knowledge throughout North America, a duty he embraces wholeheartedly.

Terry Brown's Current Company Details
Okimaw Community & HR Solutions

Okimaw Community & Hr Solutions

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National Entrepreneur of Year Award Winner, Co-founder & CEO at Okimaw Community & HR Solutions, Community Leader
winnipeg, manitoba, canada
Website:
okimaw.co
Employees:
2
Terry Brown Work Experience Details
  • Okimaw Community & Hr Solutions
    Chief Executive Officer And Co-Founder
    Okimaw Community & Hr Solutions Jul 2019 - Present
    Winnipeg, Canada Area
    At Okimaw we are striving to combine traditional Nation values with a modern approach to community and HR challenges. We use our experience combined with best practices for learning, and customized solutions.We appreciate and understand the various challenges that you face running the affairs of the Nation. Bringing many people together, often under pressure, can be stressful at times. We have experienced these challenges firsthand. Our team has several highly specialized experts in our corner that we can call upon to add to our capacity, making us a valuable resource for the clients we work with.
  • Legacy Bowes Group
    Partner, Business Advisory Services
    Legacy Bowes Group Apr 2015 - Apr 2019
    As the Partner in charge of business advisory services, Terry developed a strong reputation as a relationship builder and is frequently called upon to initiate and build corporate/indigenous business relationships. Terry’s work included investigating and negotiating financial arrangements, project partnerships, workplace investigations and leadership development.Terry's broad experience enabled him to understand the needs of an organization and to quickly assess where the underlying issue lies. Terry’s broad experience allowed him to understand the needs of an organization and to quickly assess where the underlying issue lies. Terry exceled at building strong B2B corporate and indigenous business relationships, and developing creative and effective solutions.Key accomplishments-2015-2019 - Led Business Advisory to a pillar within LBG.-2018-2019 - Grew and Co-Led the Leadership development division from less than 5% of total sales to a division that now represents over 40% of sales
  • Bec
    Chief Operating Officer (Coo)
    Bec Dec 2013 - Apr 2015
    Winnipeg
    Created/acquired a group of 3 companies specializing in creating solutions in energy, health, and waste/recycling.Significant Contributions✔ Evaluated a variety of business opportunities throughout North America in numerous industries including Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Hospitality, and Health.✔ Developed the initial business plan, capital investment plan and raised initial seed capital from a group of investors for the group of companies.✔ Successfully negotiated a joint venture with a major health company, bid on a 1,000 hour Request for Proposal (RFP) and was awarded a 7 figure multiyear health contract with the Canadian Federal Government 90 days after incorporating.✔ Within 45 days of entering the LED (Light emitting diode) market, successfully submitted an 8 figure LED streetlight bid to a Public Utility that included a Winnipeg based assembly facility from a Tier 1 technology company.✔ Implemented ISO 9001:2008 into the Corporation’s day to day processes.✔ Acquired a Waste/Recycling consulting company and integrated their operations into the Group of Companies.✔ Created a dealer finance system with the 10 major Canadian Financial Institutions for the corporation.✔ Negotiated and ultimately formed 15 partnerships with companies throughout North America.
  • Pepsico Fobo - Arctic Beverages
    Vice President & General Manager
    Pepsico Fobo - Arctic Beverages 2010 - 2013
    Winnipeg, Manitoba
    Promoted into newly-revamped role to capitalize on self-contributed 8-figure revenue gains and further vault sales results in a highly-challenging market. Established and guided the merger of the Pepsi Franchise and Frito-Lay distributorship to leverage their complementary product lines. Significant Contributions |✔ In 2012, led a team of 70 employees to deliver a 39% increase compared with 2011 figures ($32 million vs. $23 million) to capture the 2011 PepsiCo Canada "Bottler of the Year" award. ✔ Fuelled an additional 33% in sales gains and saved 25% by (1) taking the initiative to cross-train 35 Sales / Delivery / Merchandising employees to act upon - and seize - cross-selling opportunities, and (2) integrating sales and delivery personnel. ✔ Doubled national brand base product offerings from 3 to 6 that now includes Canada Bread (Maple Leaf), Nestlé, and Jack Links, which collectively represent 25% of Company business.Cost Savings: ✔ Captured 15% in savings by converting stock shipment model to a direct-shipment entity; as a result, this initiative afforded expansion of current product line without increasing costs in Northern Manitoba. Improvements & Innovations: ✔ Instituted standardized training amongst Sales, Operations, and Administration/Accounting, which lowered overall staff turnover 75% after only 1 year. ✔ Pioneered employee evaluations and standardized H.R. training which impacted 70 staff members across 5 locations to abolish the prospect of favourtism and restore across-the-board camaraderie. Additional: ✔ Led a cross-functional general management team in strategizing the feasibility of acquiring a 200,000 sq.ft. combination warehouse / administration facility, with the intent of accessing 70% more space at only a 10% cost increase.
  • Pepsico Fobo - Arctic Beverages
    Sales & Marketing Manager / Senior Category Manager
    Pepsico Fobo - Arctic Beverages Sep 2002 - 2010
    Winnipeg, Manitoba
    Significant Contributions |✔ Instrumental in capturing the 2007 PepsiCo Canada "Bottler of the Year" and 2008 PepsiCo North American "Bottler of the Year" awards by elevating revenues from $15.5 million to $20.0 million. ✔ Standardized 4 branch operations in Winnipeg, Thompson, Flin Flon, and The Pas (some locations as far away as 8 hours) by directing a multi-functional team to launch ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System.
  • Royal Bank (Rbc)
    Business Banking Officer & Various Other Positions
    Royal Bank (Rbc) Jun 1997 - Aug 2002
    Winnipeg, Canada Area
    Significant Contributions |✔ Completed full credit training program for both business banking and personal banking in record time.

Terry Brown Skills

Strategy New Business Development Cross Functional Team Leadership P&l Management Competitive Analysis Mergers And Acquisitions Business Development Negotiation Leadership Development Strategic Partnerships Analysis Investments Sales Operations Finance Sales

Terry Brown Education Details

  • University Of Manitoba
    B.Comm. (Hons.) With Majors In Both Marketing And Aboriginal Business Studies
  • Certified General Accountants Association Of Manitoba
    Certified General Accountants Association Of Manitoba

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What company does Terry Brown work for?

Terry Brown works for Okimaw Community & Hr Solutions

What is Terry Brown's role at the current company?

Terry Brown's current role is National Entrepreneur of Year Award Winner, Co-founder & CEO at Okimaw Community & HR Solutions, Community Leader.

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Terry Brown attended University Of Manitoba, Certified General Accountants Association Of Manitoba.

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Terry Brown has interest in Education, Economic Empowerment.

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Terry Brown has skills like Strategy, New Business Development, Cross Functional Team Leadership, P&l Management, Competitive Analysis, Mergers And Acquisitions, Business Development, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Strategic Partnerships, Analysis, Investments.

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