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Founder and Principle of Drop Zone Sales and Marketing, a Strategic Sales and Marketing Consulting firm specializing in business planning & sales strategy.Sales management, Brand development and positioning, Drop Zone Sales and Marketing provides customized Sales and Marketing solutions for its client base and assumes management and execution, in whole or in part. Secured client contracts for companies such as Callaway Golf Apparel, Second Skin Garment company, Canada Sports Wear, Canadian Union Apparel and Second Cup. Planned and Launched and manage Callaway, Second Skin, Hollas, and Munsingwear brands to the Canadian P&I channel of over 2000 dealers. Delivered year over year sales increases by 40% on behalf of our client companies.Developed Innovative Marketing Tool and Re-designed existing Marketing Plans for our client companies. Revitalized and Re-branded Client Companies Image and Renewed customer interest.

Responsible for directing and managing all aspects all sales and marketing initiatives for one of the largest promotional apparel suppliers in Canada. Leads the company positioning, messaging, and value proposition. Development of business plans and budgets, prioritize initiatives to drive profitable revenue growth and customer acquisition. Lead product development process, creating new brands, raising the quality of styling and consistency of product delivery.

Responsible for development, creation, and execution of a marketing plan directed at developing the retail and wholesale industry for HR and placement services

Established critical paths for development of specialty retail store openings across Ontario. Created initial sales and operational budgets. Recruited, interviewed and hired store managers, assistant managers and key support staff.Qualified store locations for strategic three - phase expansion. Negotiated strategic license agreements with Sports Experts for Collegiate Sports banner for Mississauga market place for the initial entrance into Ontario