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North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, Canada Area

REEF transforms underutilized urban spaces into neighborhood hubs that connect people to locally curated goods, services and experiences.With an ecosystem of 4,500 locations and a team of 15,000 people, REEF is the largest operator of mobility, logistics hubs and neighborhood kitchens in the world. Recruited as VP of Operations to lead the launch of Canada's business operations - oversaw the hiring of 120+ members, managed $25M CAPEX & OPEX and established corporate governance and business partnerships.

White Rock, British Columbia, Canada

Presided over start-up operations across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, reviewed regulatory requirements, analyzed challenges, managed 60+ employees and secured multi-million dollar government supply contracts.

Led Western Canada’s commercial planning and sales execution strategies, focusing on simplified processes and improving channel execution. Supervised all Western Canadian staff, building marketing strategies and developing promotions calendar. Coordinated retailed planning, trade activation, pricing, and visibility programs.

Vancouver, Canada Area

SABMiller is a multinational brewing and beverage company headquartered in London England. It is the world’s second largest brewer measured by revenues and is a major bottler of Coca-Cola. Its brands include Miller, Peroni, Grolsch and Pilsner Urquell. It has operations in 80 countries world-wide and in 2015 had revenue of US$ 22.130 billion.

Vancouver, Bc

BCLC has offered gambling entertainment to the province of British Columbia for over 25 years. The focus on our players is demonstrated through innovation, fostering strategic partnerships, community outreach, and creating exceptional entertainment experiences in pubs, government and private liquor stores, casinos, grocery and convenience retail stores. Last year company revenue exceeded $2.4 billion.• Led team with above plan revenue growth of $5.5 million as the top performing Sales Manager in 2014.• Responsible for seven territory managers and districts within retail and hospitality networks representing approximately 1,000 retailers and $320 million in annual sales revenue.

Vancouver, B.C.

• Led the sales components of a new inventory management system for scratch and win product resulting in three years of record breaking sales at Christmas as well as $259 million revenue annually.• Responsible for consulting and advising key internal and external groups during the development, execution and evaluation phases of new technology, products, and major cross-functional initiatives that impact the sales division or retailer network.• Provided leadership and management tools for the sales team including sales presentations, activity calendars and training programs for territory managers and retailer network.

Coquitlam

Line-x is the nation’s leading provider of spray-on protective coatings. Line-x’s products are utilized in commercial, industrial, agricultural, military and custom applications. Line-x specializes in spray elastomers polyurethanes and has led the industry through many years of field testing.• Opened and successfully operated a Line-x franchise in the Fraser Valley region of BC before selling after three years of growth.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Grew market share in the most competitive market in Canada by 3.71% as the top performing manager.• Successfully managed the Vancouver downtown market of 300 on-premise and retail accounts to generate more than $40 million in annual sales. Managed a team of sales reps, co-op students, seasonal merchandisers and promotional teams. • Responsible for an average operating budget of over $450,000.

Victoria, British Columbia

• Responsible for selling, executing and managing promotions within over 100 retail accounts as well as playing a role in designated licensee accounts. Focus on volume growth, distribution, product placement, inventory management and execution of P.O.S. and merchandising.