First CEO of Tsartlip Group of Companies, leading build-up and economic development of organization, which is the business arm of the Tsartlip First Nation, in Brentwood Bay, BC. Starting corporation from grass roots level, and building plan of expansion and growth through strategy and execution.

Project management and consultation work for Food Companies and Fast-Moving Consumer Packaged Goods Companies (FCPG), Indigenous Organizations and business looking to turn around challenging P&L sheets. Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service, Research & Development, Product Launch, and Commercialization expertise across food, personal care and consumer packaged goods industry.

Tlicho Investment Corporation & Group of Companies is the economic development arm of the Tlicho Nation in the North Slave region of Northwest Territories. Engineered and led turnaround of organization financially, operationally and culturally. Shut down non-profitable companies to allow the balance of the organization to flourish and deliver a consolidated profit. Divest unnecessary assets, and eliminate third party debt to build a stronger financially sustainable future. Set up focused divisions through amalgamation and elimination of some companies to improve efficiency and achieve realizable savings. Led organization to new and profitable projects and ventures. Continue to build a strong team, and build a sustainable and diverse business for the future.

Daily operating responsibility as COO, for The Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation & Group of Companies, a group of over 30 directly owned companies and joint ventures, with the head office located in Yellowknife, NT. TIC is owned by the Tłı̨chǫ government, consisting of Band Councils of Behchokǫ̀, Whatì, Gamèti, and Wekweètì communities.TIC owns and manages a number of businesses as sole ownership, and has several joint venture partnerships with other indigenous groups and companies. These business units include trucking, logistics, labour management, resource management, power generation, mining equipment supply, civil & road construction, retail stores, hotel & property management, aviation, engineering and environmental services. I have overall management responsibility for Tłı̨chǫ Logistics, Tłı̨chǫ Construction, Ventures West, Tłı̨chǫ Land Trans, Dogrib Power Corporation, Tłı̨chǫ Learning & Development Centre, Aboriginal Equipment, Tłı̨chǫ Air, Tłı̨chǫ Engineering & Environmental Services, Tłı̨chǫ Road Construction, community grocery stores and economic development corporations. My responsibility includes all operations, business development, logistics, transportation, finance, Human Resources, EHS, IT, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and public relations. Community Work: Tłı̨chǫ Region Economic Development Working Group, Tłı̨chǫ Infrastructure Working Group and Tłı̨chǫ Resource Management Working Group.TIC goals include enhancing the economic self reliance, prosperity, and certainty for Tłı̨chǫ citizens through economic development. I am currently a director with the following organizations; Aboriginal Diamond Group (ADG), DTR First Nations Construction, KeTe Whii, KeTeWhii Procon, Tlicho Air, and Ventures West. I am also on the executive team of Ni’Akinde, a national aboriginal business consortium with projects covering cross-Canada businesses.

Led Operations and Supply Chain of a fast-growing Canadian direct selling food and cookware organization. Lead the production, warehouse, distribution, quality, regulatory, planning and purchasing, facilities, and occupational health and safety functions through a period of intense organic, category and geographic growth. Development and execution of strategic and tactical plans within the Operations and Supply Chain in alignment with all corporate functions.Developed and implemented SQARC, the Epicure operations lean, safety and quality systems vision. In first year improved manufacturing and distribution center efficiencies by 20%+. Reduced inventory by 20%+ through introduction of simplified FIFO and purchasing programs. Improve cash flow across organization while reducing cost of goods, and improving service to consultants and customers. Introduce and implement Integrated Business Planning (beyond S&OP) to elevate the planning and management of the organization to the next level. Developed New Product Development pipeline and Stage Gate process, which will extend planning horizons and allow the organization to be better prepared for product launches and industry trends. Led growth initiatives in conjunction with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to expand the business organically, geographically, and beyond. Continuous improvement and growth initiatives continue, as there is a continuous implementation of best practices. Provide support to the sales and marketing teams through continued improvement of processes and development and execution of new initiatives including product development, integrated business planning, customer service initiatives, and growth strategies.

Project Lead of major cross-functional team and project with implementation across North America, reporting to SVP North America Supply Chain . The execution of this project is one of the keys to ensuring successful completion of the Unilever 2015 Strategic Plan for North America. The project will be centred in the US and have responsibilities in the entire North American MCO. The projectis planned to be rolled out globally after completion of North America early in 2014. Developed strategy as Project Leader and led cross-functional team for tactical execution with responsibility to re-design and implement special pack and display process within Unilever and third party assembly and in-store visibility. Project includes development of new project managment process for displays, governance, improve customer service metrics, reduce waste, streamline internal and third party assembly and implement turnkey to better serve customers through new destination portfolio, perfect assortment, and customer segmentation.

Continue to manage complete Canadian Supply Chain of Alberto Culver skus (TRESemme, Nexxus, Alberto European, St. Ives, Noxzema, Sugar Twin, Mrs. Dash, etc.) through the transition to Unilever, May 2011 to April 2012.Canadian Business Lead for Integration of Alberto Culver into Unilever, May 2011 through April 2012. Led the integration of the Alberto Culver Canada business into Unilever after the acquisition in late 2010. I held multiple roles in the Alberto Culver and Unilever businesses during the integration from 2011 to 2012. Integration lead for Canadian business in both the Alberto Culver and Unilever businesses. Assumed responsibility of Unilever Canada Customer Service, for entire $1.4B business, as of Sept 2011. Improving relationship between Supply Chain and the Customer Development teams, as well as improving relationship with customers, during transition and afterward.Winner of Unilever North American Compass Award for 2012, Winning in the Marketplace (as part of US Hair team).

As an Alberto Culver Canadian corporate signing officer, managed Canadian Operation and Supply Chain including production facility, quality, customer service, distribution, warehousing, new product development, project management and maintenance. Report to VP, International Operations in Operations area which is through corporate headquarters in the US. Special projects that have occured include closing the Toronto production facility in 2008, relocating all equipment and building new commercial and operations offices and relocating complete staff. Completed career transition of 175 employees during facility closure of 2008.Responsible for North American External Manufacturing during 2010. Twenty-two facilities delivering finished goods, and packaging materials for the North American Supply Chain.Alberto Culver Leadership Award, 2010 & 2011Quality Plant Award, 2007Most Improved Plant, 2005

Responsible for all capital, package and production related projects, maintenance, and power plant. All new product launches, tests, trials, equipment installation, package design, change parts, production liason with sales and marketing were included in role. Maintenance planning, all plant services and technical contact for customers. Primary responsibility for Winona, ON with additional responsibilities for Byhalia, MS location.

Various technical roles including product costing, industrial engineering, process and capital requirements. Continuous improvement and process design.