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Mississauga, On, Ca

Milton, Ontario, Canada

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Private Label Expertise: Provided expert advice on private label food, litter, and pet manufacturing, ensured top-quality product development and market differentiation.Strategic Process Development: Developed and implemented strategic processes to maximize productivity, revenue, employee morale, and other key performance metrics.Training and Solutions Delivery: Delivered ongoing training, coaching, and customized solutions to enhance team capabilities and operational efficiency.Business Development: Continuously hunt out new leads and collaborated with existing clients to generate new business opportunities and meet client needs effectively.Industry Specialization: Specialized in transportation, fintech start-ups, and retail food sectors, brought tailored insights and strategies to drive growth and innovation in these industries.

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Developed and executed go-to-market strategies, budgeting, and promotion plans, optimizing brand success within client budgets.Led client relationship management, offering strategic positioning recommendations for key retailers to align with target consumers.Rationalized SKUs, enhancing brand success through effective programs and promotions at retailers.Coordinated with clients and retailers to align consumer and retailer programs across various touchpoints, including marketing agencies, digital, E-comm, in-store, pharmacy detailing, and sampling.Led the creation of marketing collateral, including brochures, sell sheets, branding, and consumer activities.

Port Credit, Ontario

Managed $42M of Normerica's $177M portfolio, overseeing new business launches, and packaging transitions through marketing initiatives.Led high-volume domestic and international Tier 1 strategic accounts, including Loblaws, Canadian Tire, Dollar General, Spectrum Brands, Hagen, BJ’s, Whole Foods, and Dollarama.Established and executed incremental revenue by exporting bentonite dust to legalized cannabis manufacturers in compliance with Health Canada guidelines.

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Managed high-volume US and CAD accounts, including Home Depot, Amazon, Giant Tiger, Giant Eagle, Aldi, CVS, Rite-Aid, Dollar Tree, and provided additional support on Walmart USA line reviews.Engaged in direct client communication, overseeing marketing, branding, and artwork-related matters, as well as facilitating new product launches.

Mississauga, On

Led onboarding for new corporate B2B, B2C, and digital accounts.Conducted analysis, forecasting, and planning, ensuring compliance with vendor brand mandates for all vetted accounts.Resolved technical issues and collaborated with customers and IT to implement internal processes, preventing gift card fraud, and enhancing authorization practices.

Mississauga, On

Developed, implemented, and negotiated strategic business plans for Private Label Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements.Presented innovative concepts to key buyers and executives at Shopper’s Drug Mart, Walmart, and Loblaws.Led cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Regulatory departments.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed and analyzed margins, deals, retail savings, pricing, forecasts, and sales sets for accuracy.Managed print ads and in-store promotions within the category.Reviewed competitive price checks and analytics for actionable category tactics.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Conducted sensory panels and performed statistical and descriptive analysis of private label products.Selected, screened, and trained panelists for consumer testing of food and non-food products.Generated reports supporting technical vendor presentations and supervised a team.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Performed administrative functions for key executives.Managed expenses, organized schedules, and coordinated meetings.Arranged travel, facilitated training sessions, and organized company events.Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and maintained confidentiality.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology And Sociology

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Diploma, Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General