A private consultation practice focused on evaluating, formulating, and facilitating/executing strategic plans, organizational re-structuring, operational streamlining, budgeting and management team development across a range of organizations including industrial manufacturers, non-profits, consumer goods distributors, and retailers.Included the following consulting appointments:• Interim CEO, LIVE DIFFERENT, Hamilton, ON. (2011 – 2012)www.livedifferent.comA non-profit organization focused on influencing youth to positive change through provision of motivational school assemblies, as well as cross-cultural humanitarian excursions to impoverished communities in Haiti, Mexico, Dominican Republic and Thailand.• Business Development, MoreSALES INC, Cambridge, ON (2010 – 2011) www.moresales.caDevelopment and execution of strategic sales and marketing plans for small and medium sized businesses.• Strategic Planning, DREAM WEDDINGS CANADA, Hamilton, ON (2010-2013) www.dreamweddingscanada.com

Canada's leading sales, marketing and distribution provider of religious literature and communication tools (books, music, greetings cards, gifts) (www.davidccook.ca)Full P&L responsibility for CDN $18Mil, 50 employee business operation including sales, marketing, finance, IT, operations, and human resources. Accomplishments during tenure include:> Annual revenues increased 3X, Profits increased 6X > KPI (key performance indicators) dramatically improved through automation of distribution centre and process re-engineering.> Negotiated acquisition of major competitor and successfully consolidated both organizations, integrating facilities, finance, fulfillment, human resources, sales, marketing and call centre functions.> Spearheaded significant organizational culture improvement (to top 5% of companies) through effective realignment of management structure, increased communication lines, and development of an open and approachable management culture

Key Leader in the development and execution of sales, marketing and customer service strategies in multiple channels.instrumental in the expansion of new business markets through proactive mentorship, training and sales leadership.>Established and grew mass market, general trade and online sales channels. ( incl Costco, Shoppers Drug, Zellers, Walmart, London Drug, Chapters/Indigo, amazon.ca)>Serviced independent dealer network, national accounts and direct to consumer channels>Expanded market share of greeting card division from 50% to 90% through development and execution of customer loyalty programs.

Key Leader in the formulation and execution of multi channel sales and customer service strategies, including management of national field sales teams.

Formerly Beam of Canada Inc, (leading manufacturer and marketer of central vacuum cleaning systems shipping to more than 50 countries worldwide) acquired by Electrolux Home Products during tenure.Top and bottom line responsibility for division generating $8Mil annual sales of floor care, home security and home intercom systems>oversaw 6 regional retail operations, distribution centre, wholesale dealer network and service/installation department.>formulated budgets, forecasts, marketing/promotional plans and staffing requirements, negotiated leases.

Responsibility for revenue growth and profitability of national account sales channel.>Achieved 100% divisional sales revenue growth during tenure through The Brick, Eatons and Hudson Bay Co. accounts.>Prospected, negotiated and signed Home Hardware, Leons, Costco and Price Club accounts>Developed and implemented sales training program identified as "best in class" for over 1000 national sales associates (HBC, Brick, Eatons, Consumers Gas.

Manage daily operations of store and staff to maximize consumer, commercial and builder sales potential within territory.>increased unit sales and revenue by 40% during tenure.

Maximize consumer, commercial and builder sales within assigned territory.