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Airdrie, Ab, Ca

Edmonton, Canada Area

Running an independent business is a tough job! I lead a team of industry professionals who help entrepreneurs in the food business develop, build, grow and sustain profitable independent food stores supplied by Federated Co operatives Ltd (TGP Independent Business). The opportunity to lead this part of the business includes:- Team leadership, strategic planning and organizational change management- Design, planning, budgeting and projection for new and existing retail projects- Stakeholder engagement- including a focus on Truth and Reconciliation- Program development, team collaboration and indiviudal contributions towards B2B programs- A deep curiosity, genuine care and willingness to dig in and find solutions

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Finding business improvement and development opportunities is exciting! This role focused on prospecting existing business and developing greenfield opportunities, including well-developed skills in the following:- Rapport development, conversational skills and ability to carry conversations- Business case development, including proformas projections and financial analysis- Project management and coordination through business transition- CRM content creation and maintenance

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Just for fun, but why not!? Entrepreneurship is part of my DNA. While this B2C consumer product is different than other business ventures, we have built the company from the ground up in the following:- New product development & testing; brand development- Online marketing, social media content management- Supply chain management and relationship management with international suppliers- Event participation, including industry events, trade show participation and networking

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Contributing to the arts scene is a labour of love. As a contact position, I coordinated and scheduled a team of 20 volunteers who transported invited industry a-listers and guest through the festival. Though it was only for a season, the position require:- Nimble learning of major players in the organization and industry- Collaboration with other stakeholders (often volunteers) to ensure coordination of events- A love for volunteerism and a respect for the good people who come out to make it happen- A can-do attitdude with a high tolerace for a little bit of chaos (see: self employment)

Crossfield, Alberta

Self-employment is an in-the-trenches-kind-of-work, often learning on the fly and not for the faint of heart! Family business adds another layer of complexity. Through my role in the organization, i developed skills in the following areas to lead the business to year over year growth:- HR Management, including industry best practices in recruitment, training, evaluation- Category Management and sales optimization- Budgeting, forecasting and sales analysis- Vendor and inventory management- Customer service and community relations

Edmonton, Canada Area

Represented S. Alberta retailers in PRAC to foster relationships among industry partners and The Grocery People by providing retailer insight and feedback on wholesale directives and strategic plans while promoting advocacy for small business and independent retailers.

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Human Resources Development

Activities and Societies: HRSA- Human Resources Student Association

Certificate, Indigenous Relations

4 Seasons of Reconciliation