Account Director
Toronto, Ontario, Ca
Developed, managed and grew client base while leading cross-functional teams focused on design, project management, production, and installation of custom retail solutions for the worlds’ most prestigious global brands. Key clients included Bell Canada, Cineplex Entertainment, Coca-Cola North America, Coca-Cola UK, Coca-Cola Russia, Kraft Canada, LG Electronics, Lego, Mondelez International, Samsung Electronics, S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc (Canada & US), Suncor Energy, Virgin Mobile, and Wal-Mart Canada. • Surpassed aggressive sales targets consecutively over 10 years, achieving record industry levels• Consistently maintained long-term clients and grew revenues by delivering exceptional service to achieve client ROI and in-store marketing objectives • Achieved best in class executions at Vancouver, London, and Russia Olympics for Coca-Cola, attaining North American preferred supplier status • Continually raised the bar for quality and design innovation by leading, collaborating, and taking ownership of the design and manufacturing process with team members achieving a superior reputation within design and retail industries• Surpassed profitability targets of complex custom projects by monitoring production costs and engaging in price negotiations with suppliers and clients • Prepared and presented RFP presentations achieving new business that became largest accounts in company’s history • Successfully oversaw hundreds of simultaneous projects, including writing of creative briefs, setting goals, conducting research, managing critical paths, overseeing budgets, and leading teams
