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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

The Conrex Group of Companies consisting of Conrex Steel, Prescor Inc and Aberfoyle Metal Treaters have united to assist customers across North America.Hot and Cold Head forming, heat treatment, blasting and costing capabilities allow us to offer an extremely diversified range of products in the shortest manufacturing lead times possible. Some of our key head forming capabilities are Segmented (mulit piece) Heads for pressure applications, Special Pressing (non standard - hot pressed), Large Diameter Construction, Pressed and Spun heads per ASME code, Large Smooth Formed Elbows, Heat Treating and Grit Blasting. As part of the Conrex Group of Companies, we have both Aberfoyle Metal Treaters and Teffline Coatings, expanding our capabilities to our customers across North America.

LJH Turnaround Advisors was established to coach small to medium size businesses with growing their market share and brand, increasing profits and establishing a strong leadership for their businesses. We always welcome new clients.

Courtice, Ontario, Ca

East Penn Canada was founded in 1979 as Power Battery Sales Ltd., an independent battery distributor to the Automotive after-market. In 1994, Power Battery Sales was acquired as a wholly owned subsidiary by East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc. and its product line expanded to include motive power, telecommunications, UPS backup and renewable energy applications.Today, East Penn is the official manufacturer and distributor of Duracell automotive battery products for North America, and East Penn Canada is also the Master re-distributor for Duracell alkaline batteries.Current responsibilities include the National Operations for 16 locations (DC's and branches) and 8 direct reports inclusive of Procurement, National Industrial Service Technician Division, Transportation/Logistics and Environmental Health & Safety.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES), a Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI) company, is a leading marketing agency that produces exhibitions, events, exhibits and retail environments. GES provides a wide range of services, including turn-key official show services, cutting-edge creative and design, marketing and measurement services—all with an unrivaled global reach. GES partners with leading venues, shows and brands plus Ad Age has twice named GES a “World’s Top 50 Agency Company.” For more information, visit gesexpo.ca

Thornhill, On, Ca

$1.2 Billion dollar corporation, largest Distributor in the Safety, Maintenance, Repairs, and Operations space in Canada, Atlantic Region approx. $70 million owned by Grainger Inc• Accountable for leading over 140 staff across 10 Branches, three Technical Service facilities, and one Distribution Center in Atlantic Canada (Labrador, Newfoundland, PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia).• Key focus areas were double digit sales growth, improved product margin and operating earnings, "Wowing" the customer, exceptional inventory management, store plan-o-grams, product management, vendor relationships, P&L responsibility, while leading Continuous Improvement & outstanding people engagement. • Coach and lead Regional Directors, District Sales Managers and 10 Branch Managers, enabling them to execute on our national strategies while working closely with our Government and National Accounts teams (B2B, B2G).Major Accomplishments:o Merged two recent acquisitions (Wolseley, K&D Pratt) with three new branches, setting up this region for success in the years to comeo Sales pipeline culture that created double digit year over year growth, 200 bsp improvement in gross margin year over year, and a 260 bsp improvement in operating earningso 2014/15 highest regional people engagement scores in Canada (measured by AON)o 2015 highest number of team members in the Presidents Club (11)o Leading the country on % of sales in Private Brands, Technical Services/Rentals, Customer managed inventory (VMI, CMI, Dispensing) and E-commerce growtho Converted a Distribution Center to a “hub and spoke” with Direct to Customer (DTC) next day deliveryo Committee member of the largest product consolidation review in Grainger History (North America spend of over 150 million)o Optimized the Sales force for all 4 provinces (geo-codes, potential of market, # of accounts/seller, reach)

Prattville, Alabama, Us

• Promoted from President of the Canadian company with the assignment to turnaround the struggling sales efforts of the global division • Accountable for 50 staff across 4 countries, for Sales, Marketing, & Pricing personnel, including partnerships in Europe, Japan & Brazil • Responsible for the Sales revenue & expense budgets for all markets, marketing, Customer Relationship Management software (CRM), hiring & training of personnel, ‘market, pricing/brand strategies’, KPIs, Compensation models• While driving international business, assisted with leveraging 2 major investments (new SAP/ERP system, new 400,000 sq. ft. China Manufacturing facility)Major Accomplishments:o Expanded Sales into Japan, partnering with a Japanese Corporation (TDS), the UK with a Sales Agency, & Brazilo Improved the integration of the 15 million dollar Canada Company (1 facility) & 12 million dollar Mexican Company (3 facilities) into the Global Entity (5 facilities)o Globalization of the Brand/Product (from product image to packaging) creating a stronger brand and manufacturing & purchasing efficiencieso Lead the contractual partnerships as a vendor for companies such as UAP, Carquest, AGI, Grainger, Fastenal, Gregg Distributors, United Rentals, etc.o Managed the Sales & Marketing personnel through 6 Direct Reportso Established global procedures, selling philosophy/process and pipeline, reporting, pricing models, & the appropriate metrics – resulting in a 41% revenue growth in 3 yearso Restructured, coached, evaluated and mentored, the Sales Directors, Marketing, Customer Service, & Pricing teams in order to be positioned for growth into expanded demographic silos (Retail, Industrial, HD Trucking, Transportation, Government)o Developed a DDP (duty delivered paid) China Direct program for larger accountso Assist in the implementation of an Epicor/Vantage ERP system. Steering Committee membero Developed a CRM strategy and action plan for Customer Service, Sales, and Accounting

Prattville, Alabama, Us

• Full bottom line responsibility of the Manufacturer/Distributor for the Canadian Marketplace• Full Steel and Textile Manufacturing from Presses, to Heat treating to Powder Coating.• Managed approximately 50 people (sales/customer service/engineering/operations/finance)• Reported to the EVP/owner of this privately held corporation, “Kinedyne Corporation” located in Branchburg, New JerseyMajor Accomplishments:o Complete turnaround of a struggling Canadian company that lacked brand, direction, processes, and suffered from poor service and a declining moraleo Converted a central Canada company into a coast to coast success with both brand and distributiono Gained > 75% of the distribution capability in the Canadian marketplace (doubled sales in 5 yrs)o Developed/designed a new brand of products for the Recreational (Powersport) Retail marketplace (Steadymate™) from manufacturing and packaging to the market strategyo Developed/Sourced/Marketed a new brand of Heavy Duty Truck Tire Chains (Grip Links), filling in seasonal dips in revenue which improved overall margins (3%) and cash flow (5%)o Relocated/Purchased a new facility (65,000 sq ft)o Lead the development and execution of the strategic vision for the Sourcing, Procurement and Manufacturing lines of the businesso Introduced lean manufacturing procedures and a Six Sigma approacho Redesigned manufacturing facility to increase efficiency by 17%, replaced outdated machinery (stenciling, sewing/textile equipment), presses, stamping, cutters, etc.o Established PIP (Partners in Protection) program with CBSA approval and a corporate Business Continuity Plan in order to meet larger corporate account criteriao Managed the start-up of Kinedyne China, creating a complete vertically integrated corporation

Montréal, Québec, Ca

• Day to Day Operations of 3 Television Stations (CKWS – Kingston, CHEX – Peterborough, CHEX – Oshawa• Full P&L responsibility, Strategic Development, Business Plan and Budgets• Direct Reports included VP’s of Programming and Marketing, Retail Sales, National Sales, Engineering, Revenue Manager and three Station Managers Major Accomplishments:o Restructured/centralized the conventional television stations to be managed, positioned and branded as one entity rather than 3 individual companies (annual cost savings of 31%). This included a centralized master control (commercial delivery and local shows) and resulted in a rating increase of 20%o Demonstrated Project management capabilities by moving CHEX TV station to a new location.o Managed the start up of a brand new TV station which increased reach and revenueo Resolved major union issues, negotiating union contracts (2 bargaining units) for approximately 150 employees, set up industry partnerships (i.e. GE, Proctor and Gamble)

Montréal, Québec, Ca

• Responsible for the creation and management of a newly created central hub and staff• Production of financials, A/P, A/R, sales orders (traffic), asset management and Human Resources/Payroll for 14 businesses• Member of the due diligence acquisition teamMajor Accomplishments:o Converted to a new hardware & software platform, including the negotiation of software contracto Created a competitive edge of cost controls, comparable data, overall estimated efficiency of $500Ko Parachuted in as the Acting General Manager for 2 Radio Stations (required turnaround) & executed a seamless transition to a new facility

$5 million dollar electronics distributor - Specialized in fully programmable LED electronic billboards, an end-to-end (software and hardware) solution manufactured in Italy. Managed and trained a small sales force, made presentations to “C” level clients and “board of directors” of blue chip clients, plus maintained and promoted dealer sales and service. Major Accomplishments• In addition to the physical billboard revenue, created a new business opportunity by partnering with clients to sell advertising time on their collective electronic signs which subsidized their investment. • Sold product as rentals, rent to own, leased and outright purchase (10K to 250K)• As a result of the above, grew the overall revenue by 32% in the first year.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Bachelor’S Degree, College Of Physical And Engineering Science; Mathematics/Computers

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