Sales Management, HR, Analytics, Business Manager, Strategy and Continuous Improvement.

- Business Analysis/Review- Business Planning - Processes and staff training to implement approved plan- CRM integration and training- Data driven decision making technology introduction- Management/Leadership training- ISO 14001, 9001- Continuous Improvement- Experience managing teams from startup to 100+ employees.

Overview of daily duties include monitoring daily operations that ensure large format printing products are created and installed to a high standard, just in time by supervising efficiencies (equipment, staff and scheduling) as well as processing of materials. Also managing safety protocols and continuous improvement initiatives in a process driven work environment motivating and leading teams to high performance.

• Developed Funding Plan for Startup Organic Food Delivery Service that netted 300K maintaining 100% ownership for founders.• Project managed ecommerce online storefront technology development• Sourced and developed strategic procurement partnerships • Developed purchasing process and markup strategy • Developed online Social Media strategies, Facebook, Instagram, Email marketing • Ongoing business and process development and training

Provide leadership and guidance to a large team consisting of 5 divisions.• Promote productive, safe and efficient work practices• Manage ISO Quality Management • Ensure Lean Manufacturing Best Practices• Syteline ERP integration leader and power user• Project manage constantly changing priorities, implement solutions and develop processes that ensure On Time Delivery• Analyze and resolve production variances through the ERP System• Ensure functionality of all equipment is maximized through implementing high level maintenance procedures and SOP• Research, evaluate and test new equipment and recent technologies • Create and maintain an environment of open and professional communication by utilizing interpersonal skills that effectively allow the team(s) to operate in alignment with company goals

Sourcing electronic components and custom parts worldwide for a North American Customer base.Duties and Responsibilities:• Developed and implemented all aspects of the global supply chain strategy• Implemented cost reduction initiatives via improving efficiencies in infrastructure, employee climate /productivity and workflow processes• Hired and trained employees in all operational departments including customer service, purchasing, shipping, quality control, engineering and logistics• Developed marketing initiatives to support the sales process• Effectively planned, implemented and managed process improvement models• Managed purchasing and manufacturing schedules• Project managed growth projects, ensuring quarterly and annual planning goals were met• Maintained and managed vendor relationships, terms, price points and lead times with vendors Asia, the USA and Canada • Designed vendor qualification processes• Created lean, just in time infrastructures through the implementation and management of process driven manufacturing models • Hired, motivated and retained individuals best suited to achieve business objectives• Established and maintained quality relationships with all stakeholders• Used information technology to help transform and improve infrastructure• Integrated process control systems that streamlined the organization to profitability

Prins Creative specialized in the design and production of marketing communications strategies for various industries including event planners, retail, and manufacturing firms nationally and internationally. Our strengths were in branding, marketing and web design.Duties and Responsibilities:• Managed the design and production team to fulfil customer requests • Developed profitable new business market• Customer target market research and evaluations• Researched industry, market and potential opportunities for business development• Prepared marketing strategy proposals and PowerPoint presentations for clients• Designed on and off line marketing strategies to targeted demographics• Assisted in the development of successful Search Engine Optimization strategies

ImageLynx was a full-service digital pre-press firm serving Western Canadian and US design and corporate communities for over 12 years. The company offered digital colour printing, high quality scanning, image manipulation and colour separations to the printing industry. From startup to employing a professional team of 45 people, Lionel oversaw all areas of the company. Lionel sold the company in 1998.Some Achievements- Planned, administered and directed all company operations, with full Profit and Loss responsibility- Took the company from near start-up to over $3.4 million in annual sales in 4 years - Managed budgets, financial forecasts and P&L - Directed and managed all operational processes. - Increased profitable revenues by over 400% in three years by employing continual improvement strategies, customer service, sales and distribution systems- Built and led a team of designers and production personnel for this fast paced, deadline driven environment. - Duties included training, coaching, motivating and management of over 45 employees in production, sales, quality, finance and customer service - Designed numerous advertising and promotional campaigns targeting larger clients. This resulted in increased sales and decreases in administrative duties associated with the management of many smaller clients.