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London, Ontario, Canada

The Kitchen Loft operates a high quality and complete showroom in the heart of Byron, within the west side enclave of London, Ontario. The showroom is located on a highly visible traffic intersection of Byron Baseline and Boler Rd. and features plenty of accessible parking. The showroom features 2 full kitchens, filled with accessories and countertops, as well as smaller displays for other areas of the home. Door samples, countertop samples, flooring samples and plumbing accessories are also available for selection purposes. There is a significant flooring and tile selection area that will be maintained by a key vendor partner. Being able to consolidate a selection package in one space is attractive, although not always feasible. Off-site selection visits may have to be made, but the goal is to bring it all back to the showroom for the final commitment.Near the rear kitchen and island, there is also a large screen TV available for presentation purposes. The designs provided to prospective clients are accompanied by animation and interactive capabilities which is best facilitated by this TV. When not in use, it offers a slide show of recent projects.Showroom hours will be limited 10-4 Monday - Friday, with a “and by appointment” option. There is a receptionist / designer available during showroom hours to assist walk-in prospects, and to collect essential information for follow-up.

London, Canada Area

COGS offers services to consumers and businesses throughout Southwestern Ontario. We specialize in Kitchen Design, Sales, and Purchasing Management. COGS has extensive executive and managerial experience in the manufacturing, distribution and retail channels. COGS is a proud member of the London Ontario Chamber of Commerce, London Home Builders Association, WMCO, WSCG, and the Business Club of London. Peter serves on the boards of The Business Club of London (President 2022), The Board of The Azure Condominium (Treasurer) as well as London Affordable Housing Association.

London, Ontario, Canada

COGS worked with WMCO to develop services and programs that will attract and retain members. I personally led efforts into exporting initiatives, buying groups, member discounts and group events.

London, Canada Area

Led B2B and Retail sales and marketing efforts for 2 showrooms, selling to Dealers, Consumers and Builders. Direct reports include 12 Designers/Salespeople and Design Assistants/Trainees. Annual Sales $16,000,000. • 2017 growth 42%, while adding no additional staff or overhead• Created and published first corporate Marketing and Advertising Budget

London, On

Managed kitchen departments of 4 stores and their salespeople into one team. Created and implemented centralized logistical enterprise. Researched, interviewed and partnered with vendors. Designed and installed 4 retail showrooms. Designed and implemented inventory stock program. Developed and implemented installation program. Recruited and hired sales and installation staff.

London, Ontario

Moved to London Ontario to be close to ageing parents. Conceived, designed, and sold kitchen packages to Consumers and Builders. Assisted management in assimilating new cabinet manufacturer. Assisted management in salesperson training.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Envisioned and implemented retail division: “The Williams Outlet”. Developed unique team approach with sales force to assimilate new products seamlessly. Created eBay store: first corporate exposure into e-commerce. Sold building components to area home builders.• The Williams Outlet: reversed $60,000 annual loss into $70,000 profit in first 12 months• Grew builder account sales by ½ million dollars, Ranked #3 of 41 salespeople for volume, #7 of 41 for GP %

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Envisioned, created and implemented Kitchen Dealership / Appliance Buying Group for single family home builders. Managed 4 employees, led the business in all aspects. Profitable for 4 of 6 years in business, annual sales exceeded $3.5 million. Whirlpool Builder Distributor for Grand Rapids.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Created and managed Buying Group for single family home builders to lower costs, forge relationships, streamline operations, and improve quality. Managed research, negotiations, implementation and follow-through with Builders, Manufacturers and Distributors. Managed all sales, budgets and accounting functions. Successfully overcame all implementation challenges. Designed corporate Web Site.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Consulted with Independent Kitchen Distributors, Dealers and National Builders in the West Michigan and Northern Indiana territory. Responsible for all Distributor communication and implementation of corporate Marketing plans.• Increased sales in territory over 20% and won 4 of 6 Regional Sales Contests

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Responsible for managing all sales personnel (18 outside, 16 Inside) in 4 retail locations throughout West Michigan. Implemented planning, budgeting, marketing for all 4 locations, as well as the division. Wrote operations manual, training manual and product selection guide for new retail stores. Initiated and implemented Kitchen Department Over Stock Sale. Led corporate training seminars in Microsoft Word, Excel & Time Management.• Led Sales Team in Sales Growth from $ 7 Million (1994) to $ 15 Million (1997) & Gross Profit by 10%• Nine Employees trained and promoted within company• Increased Sales and Profitability of Territory for 2 Continuous Years, awarded Salesman of the Year for 1991

Grand Rapids, Mi

Managed three consecutively larger Radio Shack company owned stores in the Grand Rapids area. • Won National Sales Contest to Hawaii