Robert Thornton, Mba Email & Phone Number

Canada

Canada

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

I plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate all the operations, including interviewing, hiring and providing training for my team. I administer and control budgets and contracts; while monitoring revenues and expenses, providing variance reports for the executive team. Along with preparing annual budgets, I utilize CRM software, tracking and guiding my sales team in converting leads through studying market trends to determine consumer demands and the effect of competitors operations on sales. - Increased operating profits by an average of 469% over the past 3 years - Selected into exclusive Directors Club receiving 2019 Excellence Award- Crafted training videos to transition the company’s entire customer base from face-to-face instruction to live online WebEx learning in the first week of COVID-19 quarantine- Review and sign all contracts, while directing and advising my team in record management, finance, purchasing, human resource and administrative services- Driver of accountability and coaching my team to achieve operational KPI’s

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Volunteered to develop Y.E.Y.’s 9-week program for youth aged 15 – 17 which taught principles of emotional intelligence helping students take accountability for their thoughts, feelings and actions. Through the 75-minute classes, students were able to develop confidence, security and self-assurance helping foster better citizens in society.The curriculum developed was a derivative from the Slight Edge Principles covering the following topics:- Ripple Effect / Attitudes Create Your Life / Stop Blaming, Take Back Your Power / Take Action with Small Steps / Fail Forward to Success / Powerful Habits / Student of Life / Momentum

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Volunteered to create, organize, promote and deliver an 8-week program called Conscious Couplings. The program was a place for men and woman single or in a relationship of any age to engage in a safe-place free from judgement to explore the world of relationships. The eight-week program navigated through the following: - Community Agreement / Pre-Dating Part 1 & 2 / Dating Part 1 & 2 / Relationships Part 1 & 2 / Five Chairs and Five ChoicesPrinciples taught:- Best Possible Self / Self-empowerment and Self-esteem / Intuition versus Perception and Primordial Woman Versus Primordial Man / Setting Healthy Boundaries and Asking Tough Questions / The Three Paths

Coquitlam

Volunteered to increase the organizations products and services, pioneering programs forward such-as: Youth Empowering Youth (Y.E.Y.), Raw Truth, and Conscious Couplings. Consulted with Rotary clubs of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, the Chamber of Commerce in Coquitlam, along with the city of Belcarra marketing the non for-profit services Low Entropy offered to both youth and adults in the Tri-City area. Designed objectives for the organization, formulating operational logistics and calendar events encompassing all the products and services available to the marketplace. Increased organizational engagement, lowering attrition with facilitators of the programs, ensuring relevant information was cascaded to the respective sectors of the organization in a timely and effective manner.

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Volunteered to create, organise, promote and deliver a 5-week Men’s only program called Raw Truth. Designed to help men navigate through topics thought of as too “sensitive” for men.Topics helped develop men who were better apt in their relationships with their wives, ex-wives, girlfriends/partners and children. Topics explored were:- Insecurities / Masculinity / Sexuality / Impeccable Speech / Don’t Take Things Personally

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Hired to drive accountability and coach sales teams and technicians to achieve operational expectations. Conducted interviews, hired and provided training for staff fostering a welcoming customer experience ensuring all of their needs were met, while resolving problems and complaints in a positive manner. Achieved sales targets in slow periods and in busy periods consistently found sales surpassing monthly targets by 60 – 65%. Directed monthly meetings with prepared period end reports; discussing the outcome of benchmarks set and strategies in place to ensure the profitability of the branch were being achieved. - Utilized CRM software to track and convert leads and manage clients- Decided upon price and credit policies- Planned, organized, directed and controlled the operations of the branch- Established and implemented Health and Safety guidelines - Established and implemented Marketing and Advertising initiatives

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Elected on a volunteer basis to serve as interim President and interim Vice President for both positions 2nd term in office (still holding the CFO position). Reconstructed the organizational chart, creating the following positions: Director of Social Media, Director of Athletes, Director of Drug Testing, Manager of Athletes, and Brand Ambassadors. Allocated human and financial resources in alignment with a marketing strategy to bring awareness to the athletes of BC in their attempts of reaching the Canadian National Championships of the Canadian Body Building Federation (CBBF). - Worked closely with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)- Increased the equity of the organization by 97% finishing year end with 276k on the books- Established objectives for the organization and formulated policies and programs- Established marketing and athlete strategies to improve athlete engagement - Selected managers and directors to create optimum organizational strategies

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Elected on a volunteer basis to bring transparency to financial records and ensure ethical accounting practices were being followed. Designed the organizations Chart of Accounts, Ledgers, Sub-ledgers, Trial Balance, Income Statement, Statement of Equity, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements. Managed all accounting transactions, preparing and cascading relevant financial information to internal and external stakeholders, upon request and at semi and annual general meetings. - Full Cycle Accounting- Budget Preparation and Financial Statements- Bank Reconciliations - Month end, Quarterly and Year end Working Papers

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Volunteered to help students in grades 8 – 10 enter the world of work creating a plan of education and a career path in order to help them gain a stronger sense of who they are and how to use their strengths to succeed in the future.Inspired self-confidence in students to apply lessons learned immediately, guiding them through goal setting and budgeting to seize opportunities and understand how financial decisions can impact their lives.Key concepts taught:- Why It’s Important to Stay in School / What Life Is Like After Graduation / Possible Careers / Networking and Mentorship / Budgets to Prepare for Financial Reality / Strategies to Succeed

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Prepared contracts, negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements, submitting project budget estimates to General Contractors. Planned, organized, directed, controlled and evaluated daily operations of 5-7 teams of sub-contractors; overseeing projects from conception to completion.Promoted new business and expanded the company’s customer base by sourcing new jobs bidding on requests for tender. Directed the purchase of all materials, ensuring construction standards and techniques met industry benchmarks. - Oversaw all construction for compliance safety regulations- Prevented problems and resolved emerging ones- Analyzed, managed and mitigated risks- Demonstrated high level of product knowledge, participating in product training when available

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

As a professional soccer player was a member of the 2000/2001 MISL World Champions with the Milwaukee Wave

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

As a professional soccer player was a member of the 1999/2000 NPSL World Champions with the Milwaukee Wave

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Leadership And Innvotion

Thesis: The Affects of Authentic Leadership on an Organizations Culture Related Courses: Building High Performance Organizations /.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Finance And Administration, Honors

Activities and Societies: Chief Financial Officer of the Douglas College Business AssociationRelated Courses: Management Essentials /.

Diploma, Commerce And Administration, Honors