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Bloke Barber is THE gentleman's grooming lounge. We don't just offer great haircuts and beard trimming, we offer an upscale experience in an environment that is tailored towards men.As President and CEO, responsible for:-Raising capital-Investor relations-Franchise planning and buildout, including franchise system creation-P&L-Financial management and forecasting-Overall vision and implementation plans-All operations including process creation and documentation-Lease, partnership, and supplier negotiations and management

In conjunction with executive team:-Oversee all operational and financials aspects of VoiceStudio Pro (VSP)-Develop and implement business strategy-Build, guide and implement business development and partnership strategies

-Oversee all operational and financial aspects of WebSports Media Network-Optimize efficiency by developing and implementing systems, processes and procedures-Work in a business development capacity to forge partnerships and alliances-Develop and implement overall business strategy, in conjunction with the executive teamKey Achievements:-Secured syndication deal for 'Top Shelf' (July 2014), with SiriusXM, on their NHL Channel, providing a monthly audience of over 4 million national listeners-Secured WebSports Media Network’s first syndication deal for 'Murphy's Hockey Law' (Oct. 2013) with SiriusXM, on their NHL Channel, providing a monthly audience of over 850,000 national listeners-Raised 1st round of angel funding, Summer 2014

Radio Work-Provide information and opinion, by way of interviews, to radio stations (the Team 990, TSN Radio 990 and CJAD), podcasts and vodcasts.-Regular in-studio contributor to TSN Radio 990's Sunday Shinny segment of The Franchise weekend morning show.Promtions and Partnerships-networking, negotiate and execute partnerships for cross-promotions and co-branding-organize, promote and find sponsors for Hockey Parties in conjunction with The Franchise.ca-Negotiate syndication deals with other sites in order to further promote HabsAddict.com contentWebsite Work-Write post-game articles for Canadiens’ game-Create topics for and write editorial pieces-Host and create content for podcasts/vodcasts-Manage writing team (French and English), including editing all content, providing assignments, and creating a "style" guide-Handle all design and layout of the site-Manage all social media aspects for the site such as Twitter and FB (posting news items to both)-Manage all content, including responding to all article commentsKey Achievements-Developed HabsAddict.com into a top-three independent source for Montreal Canadiens information-Site traffic peaked at over 100K unique visitors per month-Sold HabsAddict.com, July 2012

Responsibilities-Researched, developed and launched a packaged products division. Created a business plan including HR requirements and client relations.-Manage company operations coordinating between sales, finance, logistics, purchasing and warehousing. Oversee inventory management, fund availability and ensure that goods arrive on time.-Manage sales and marketing. Create and monitor sales and gross profit targets, create marketing initiatives such as trade magazine articles, sales promotions, trade show participation and new product launches.-Determine yearly forecasts in conjunction with the President, Executive Vice-President, CFO and board of directors.-Manage business development initiatives. Research new leads, meet and negotiate contracts with prospects, and manage client relations and new client integration.-Drive continuous business operations improvement; conduct ongoing business and process analysis to streamline and optimize business operations.-Manage team of 5 professionals (3 sales, 1 administrative, 1 purchasing) and 10 warehouse workers.-Serve on the executive team mandated to develop partnerships with 3PL warehouses.Key Achievements-Successfully spearheaded packaged products division. Increased corporate sales by 75% for the business unit in year one.-Acquired largest single client in 45 year history of the company. Increased global corporate sales by 13% in year one.-Achieved continued growth in packaged products division in year two resulting in another 35% sales increase, by successfully leveraging initial development efforts.-Spearheaded and implemented restructuring plan resulting in a 67% reduction in the cost of human resources and a 34% overhead reduction, while maintaining the same sales volume.-Successfully created three new 3PL warehouse partnerships across N. America.-Revolutionized business model by shifting to a focus on outsourcing resources to reduce overhead and increase efficiency.

Responsibilities-Solicited and developed business partnerships and alliances. -Planned and executed strategy and business analysis. Performed needs analyses, wrote proposals and recommended appropriate solutions to enterprise clients. -Liaised between clients’ sales and development team to ensure that JAVA-based ASP product was delivered on time, within budget and to the clients’ satisfaction.Key Achievements-Acquired the World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) as a client for the creation of a customized anti-doping software platform.

Responsibilities-Led technology development and implementation. Hired technical systems architects and developed infrastructure. Managed web/e-commerce initiatives including content analysis and delivery strategies, seamless electronic communication, and outsourcing initiatives. -Coordinated between management and operations. Ensured success with respect to problem solving, project scheduling, project management, resource management, resource allocation, business analysis and planning,-Solicited clients and advertisers, leading business development and managing customer relationships including proposal writing, and third party/outsourcing.Key Achievements-Won ‘Best of Show’ award at the 1999 ISLUA (International SL1 Users Association) show.-Key contributor to first round financing initiative. Successfully raised $10 million USD.

Responsibilities-Led sales and marketing initiatives. Managed and trained sales resources, developed and implemented sales and marketing strategies, participated in trade shows including Comdex Toronto, Comdex Montreal, Comdex Las Vegas, and Windows World 98. -Coordinated web site activities including web marketing, web site content and content delivery strategies.Key Achievements-Nominated for ‘Best of Show’ award at Comdex Las Vegas 98.