Shareworthy Design creates, manufactures, and distributes a unique selection of novelty gifts that carry inspiration and a positive vibe.

• Concept generation, development and implementation, including physical build out, liaising with contractors, designers, architects and the city planning, permits and licensing departments. • Manage and negotiate with CIPO, legal counsel and affiliated associations for intellectual property and trademark for all brands, images, recipes and licensing• Training and mentoring for all Directors, Bistro Managers, Human Resource Managers, Office Managers, Chefs & Sous… Show more • Concept generation, development and implementation, including physical build out, liaising with contractors, designers, architects and the city planning, permits and licensing departments. • Manage and negotiate with CIPO, legal counsel and affiliated associations for intellectual property and trademark for all brands, images, recipes and licensing• Training and mentoring for all Directors, Bistro Managers, Human Resource Managers, Office Managers, Chefs & Sous Chefs• Financials review, forcasting and considerations, corporate culture, etc…• Determination, preparation and review of all management contracts and services• Working with the Executive Chef on menu design, implementation, review and maintenance. supplier negotiation, industry analysis and direction. Business DevelopmentThis is the most interesting and challenging area where I prefer to spend a good deal of my time. I have many business development ideas both within our current context and outside it with fresh albeit raw ideas. • Sourcing new business locations for existing concepts, developing new revenue centres for current operations and developing brand new revenue streams. Locally and nationally.• Working to develop marketing and advertising campaigns as well as in-house promotions• Menu design and development by using new sales philosophies to improve sales mix and presentation• Budget forecasting for all management and the corporation as a whole. Implementing hard-line sales and performance targets, cost saving strategies and corporate infrastructure moulding for improved efficiency.• Ensure our community involvement and the creation of business awareness programs • Introducing new concepts, business models and structures• Developing corporate relations within the investment community • Engaging with the media and other industry professionals to promote brand and corporate awareness Show less

• Develop, design and oversee build-out for all current and future Burgoo Bistro locations• Maintain cultural integrity, guest comfort focus on business expansion and policy development• Co-Author of Burgoo Food for Comfort cookbook• Coach and mentor Directors and Management

® responsible for package design, product launch & development® built product name & brand awareness strategy® corporate product sales and marketing, brand presentations® wrote and designed P.O.S. material for distributors, retailers & end users® facilitated trademark registration for Canada & United States® liaised with graphic designers, printing companies & photographers® identified consumer markets both domestic and international

® responsible for franchisee training and support® business operations consultant® operations instructor for individuals and groups® instruction manual research and writing

® responsible for project launch and development® oversaw all business operations® prepared sales & marketing strategies ® liaised between interior designers, ownership, staff & clientele® developed corporate name & designed associated P.O.S. material® presented layout, design & wording for all menus and in-house promotions® provided continued name brand building & awareness

® provided operational counsel to foodservice affiliates® determined corporate marketing strategies through focus groups & research® provided creative with layout structure, headlines & copy writing® liaised between ownership, management and clientele