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Ottawa, Canada Area

Leading a dynamic holding company focused on brand development and strategic sales & marketing. Overseeing diverse brand portfolio while providing comprehensive go-to-market strategies across retail and B2B sectors. Directing operations across USA and UK markets with manufacturing partnerships in US and China.Key Achievements:• Scaled company operations to $40 million in annual sales across brand portfolio• Established and manage strategic partnerships: Retail: Walmart, Target, CVS, and Lowe's B2B: Grainger, Amway, MSC, GMD and Motion Industries• Developed and grew brand portfolio including ShakeSphere, Oatein, Momentary Ink, Bedscrunchie, Zlumber, Rotary Thread, and Feeding Friend• Executed major sales and marketing campaigns for companies including Sharper Image, Polaroid, and OtterBox• Built and manage network of 1,000 associate partners across 70+ countriesOrchestrated successful product launches and innovations:• Secured 25+ industry awards• Featured in prominent industry publications• Developed effective influencer marketing strategies• Lead high-performing sales, marketing, and brand development teams• Implemented enterprise-level IT infrastructure supporting global operations

Valdosta, Georgia, United States

Managing Director at Lewis Products, directing strategic growth for the company and our (subsidiary) brands Rotary Thread, Zlumber (co-founder), and Brandly Goods (co-founder).

Managing Director overseeing the Feeding Friend brand. Responsible for market expansion, brand development, and strategic growth initiatives across the product portfolio.

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Managing Director driving innovation and market growth for Shakesphere, focusing on strategic brand development and global expansion.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Founded and led the B2B technology solutions company Shogun Solutions, evolving from IT services to become a key contractor for Cellular Products Distribution (CPD) in consumer electronics distribution and marketing. Directed strategic operations including purchasing, product development, and channel marketing initiatives.Key Achievements:• Help CPD's national retail presence, establishing partnerships with 14 national retail chains and creating 8 new key accounts, expanding client base by 40% within 7 months.• Managed distribution of premium brands including Otterbox, Garmin, and JBL for the North American market.• Consistently exceeded annual sales targets by 40% through strategic market expansion and innovative sales approaches.• Led international sourcing across Europe and Asia for cellular, audio, and gaming product lines, with direct involvement in product design and quality control.• Spearheaded national marketing campaigns for cellular and audio products, exceeding forecasts by 55%Implemented operational efficiencies:• Reduced shipping costs by 35% through strategic negotiation and logistics optimization.• Developed automation systems for sales, warehouse, and administration, resulting in $75,000 annual savings.• Modernized network infrastructure, boosting efficiency by 50% while reducing maintenance costs.Rebranded to Emerald Ocean Ltd. in 2014, reflecting company's evolution in B2B sales and marketing.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Successfully lead a cross-functional team in the conception, design, and implementation of a warehouse management system that cut costs and sped up the warehouse logistical process.• Designed integration software for a business’s e-commerce website, and their accounting software that reduced data entry times by 50%.• Taught A+, and Network+ certification courses to students at the High Tech Learning Institute to develop their technology, problem solving, and professionalism skills.• Trained a corporate graphics department in the basics of HTML, CSS and PHP programming.• Set-up network infrastructure for a construction company in Northern Ontario, including remote off-site workstations.• Creation of custom software for ACT! and ACCPAC Accounting.• Led the design and launch of a B2B e-commerce site that generates thousands daily, and accounts for a high percentage of all sales for the company.• Spearheaded an infrastructure renovation project that improved system reliability, enhanced efficiency and established scalability for future growth.• Developed highly effective software applications that enabled the inventory system to integrate with the accounting software.• Worked closely with the sales team to design and market a successful online e-campaign that increased sales over the slow fall season.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science

Computer Science And System Analysis, Computer Science