Experienced investor and property manager specializing in student housing by the University of Ottawa.

· Developed a chain of 15 Bed, Bath, and Home retail stores in Ontario including Toronto, Kingston and Ottawa.· Responsible for revenue and gross margin contribution across all channels.· Implemented merchandise planning, product sourcing, Vendor negotiations, “just in time” distribution, and analysis of Key performance indicators to achieve revenue, turnover, and GMROI targets to budget.· Initiated global sourcing to introduce Private Label product with enriched margins to build stronger brand recognition and growth in sales and bottom line contribution. · Developed an aggressive sales promotion campaign that originated in print, and radio and evolved to include Social media (Facebook and Instagram).· Worked directly on building a profitable E-Commerce platform that is fully integrated to support Retail store operations.· Assisted in the Integration of ERP Software to automate Point of Sale, customer analysis and retention, Inventory Management, internal accounting, Warehouse management, and payroll.

· National Retail Buyer for all bath categories at The Bay and Simpson’s stores. · Achieved Department Revenue Objectives and doubled sales to exceed $ 40 Million over a three-year period in a mature commodity through aggressive product development and sales promotion.· Increased Gross margin from 39 % to 42 % of sales.· Developed private label program that anchored department and drove 25 % growth in category sales.· Responsible for assortment planning, product development, product packaging and aggressive sales promotion plan.· Worked directly with all levels of management to achieve sales and profit objectives.· Actively sought feedback from all levels of National Store Operations to improve the assortment plans for each market.