Responsible for the overall product life cycle of Skyjacks DC Scissor, Vertical Mast and Rough Terrain Scissor lines. Product management overview for North America/ Latin America while also acting as an internal liaison for ROW sales. Core competencies include:• Development and implementation of business cases from the ground up with support and overview throughout the product life cycle• Implementation of product road maps and product development/ launch activities• Collaboration with cross functional engineering groups in various support roles • Support and overview of product development projects throughout project launches• Strategic focus on growth of core product lines through cost attack programs, product synergies and innovation• Training and on-boarding of all new sales staff throughout the Americas• Ongoing front facing sales support for customer visits and sales presentations nationally• Management of global product alignment and ensuring all key stakeholders are up to date on product activities and launch programs with additional support as needed

• Provided marketing and merchandising recommendations for various clients• Analyzed sales and market trends with a focus on changing demographics • Collaborated on tactical initiatives for new product launches and marketing campaigns• Co-ordinated strategic business strategies with clients and key consultant managers• Managed client communiqué/correspondence and marketing

• Responsible for developing new customers as well as management of existing accounts• Performed market research and obtained latest information regarding competitor activity in order to analyze pricing strategy with management.• Managed dealer network by issuing comprehensive quotes, answering enquires, checking product availability and lead time. ➢ Accounts included Blackberry, Toyota, University of Waterloo, Wilifred Laurier University as well as the Region Municipality of Waterloo• Sold over 1.3 Million worth of product in FY’13 with a blended GM of over 20%• Responsible for management of over 100 Accounts, which included management of purchasing, backorder reports as well as shipping timelines and accounts payable.• Analyzed business activity of product categories while monitoring sales, inventory, margin and other factors impacting profitability and documents for recapping • Prepared quotations on electrical products, advised on delivery dates, as well as co-ordinated and expedited orders.• Prepared an annual sales analysis for key accounts to develop better pricing strategies on large annual ship and debit programs and inventory consignment.• Provided responsive communication to vendors, internal partners and clients. Communicated and interacted regularly with Senior Leaders to give progress updates, seek input and feedback, and generate dialogue around resource allocation and next steps.

• Provide in depth analytics to the National Accounts Managers, with a focus on maximizing overall sales and profitability• Produced and analyzed weekly/period reporting on Distribution Partners and product lines to internal stakeholders• Responsible for providing visibility and reporting for items on performance and stock, to appropriately manage inventory levels. • Developed retail sales programs for many vendor partners including Home Depot, Loews, and Home Hardware• Performed market and sales analysis, which included competitor pricing, promotional sales forecasting and demographic studies • Collaborated with various regional sales support staff, assisting them in many clerical office functions.• Helped develop merchandising programs and regional wire/cable assortments for key Southwire Canada customers.• Developed the layout and planograms for Lowe’s on a national level.

• Responsible for directing the activities of a small labour crew on a large LRT construction project in Calgaryo Performed various manual labour tasks in the day to day construction activities of a large transit project; concrete work, various safety initiatives, crane rigging activities, general carpentry and site maintenanceo Obtained rescue essential and flagging tickets (certification)

• Achieved flooring college sales certification from Home Depot • Provided product sales expertise for retail customers• Coordinated sales/service product installation; in home measure and installs • Collaborated with Home Depot vendors/suppliers on in-store product promotions displays and product knowledge sessions• Conducted in-store customer product seminars and demonstrations