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Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility, including leadership of 50 employees.Overseeing departments to ensure they are achieving expectations on operational excellence and cost controls.Seeking out opportunities to improve operations through automation, simplification, focus, and communication in a continued effort to adapt the business to new challenges and fully utilize the capacity of all team members.Working with large grocery chains, Loblaws, Sobey & Metro to meet their supply chain objectives.Managing food safety programs and food defense plans to ensure Bay Growers' reputation for high standards in the food industry, including management of BRC certification, Canada GAP, and the GMP program.Responsible for all financial reporting to the Board of Directors and all related government filings. Oversee audits and compliance with regulators.Continuously review margins and impacts of cost appreciation on the business, while providing the Board of Directors with guidance on events impacting the company’s long-term strategy.Ensure the 120,000sf facility is operational, manage maintenance plans for the replacement of infrastructure, review bids and work with contractors, engineers, and inspectors on new additions to the facility including a 6 million dollar cold storage facility. Implemented a CMMS system and oversee its deployment & operation - Fiix software.Improving the company's IT infrastructure. Upgrading networks, data storage, and backup systems updating software and digital processes to improve utilization and efficiency across the entire business.Managing the HR department including recruitment, performance evaluations, health and safety, and conflict resolution. Design employee compensation and retention programs to protect Bay Growers' human capital investment.Creating a positive work environment where all employees and managers are performing at their best and meaningfully contributing to the success of the company.

Responsible for the operations of five venues in downtown Toronto with revenues over 15 million yearly and 130 + employees. Lead the setup of two new venues including hiring and training of new staff, setting up budgets, working with a design firm, overseeing contractors, creating a marketing strategy, negotiating lease and long-term concessions. Managed the accounting department, front-of-house operations, event planners, catering and kitchen operations, and the maintenance department, with a focus on implementing controls, reorganizing corporate structure, reducing risk and improving profitability.Set up HR standards, creating a positive atmosphere to encourage, grow and maximize the contributions of the company’s employees. Focused on customer service and the client experience to drive higher margin potential and reinforce the company's reputation and unique venues. Created long-term value for shareholders through improved profitability and a stronger competitive advantage in the marketplace. Established front-of-house service standards and scheduling system. Worked closely with the front-of-house manager to meet margins and found ways of reducing waste.Worked with the sales department to maximize revenue and increase market share by providing value-added services and products to the client.Created a long-term business plan to maximize profitability within each venue. With a total returns approach, factoring asset appreciation and redevelopment potential. Using good practices and steady investment in the company’s brand and reputation. Responsible for weekly operational reports to the OwnerConsulted on the redevelopment of commercial properties in the downtown core for company ownership.

Responsible for all aspects of the company with a focus on growing sales through good practices. Created a team of Account Managers to service clients and capture market share.Drove sales growth through improving service levels and internal investments in equipment, marketing and IT.