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Vancouver, BC, CA

Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

New B.C. Division Start Up, Neos Products-Richelieu, focusing on Panels, Specialty Wood Products, Decorative Panels and Laminates. Richelieu is a leading North American manufacturer, distributor and importer of wood products, panels, hardware and complimentary lines, operating 115 centres.

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Led and Initiated new product launches and customer drive for a Specialty Pre-Finished Mill Division of Doors, Wood Mouldings, Component manufacturing, across diverse Canadian – US industry sectors.

Seattle Washington

Brought structure, led sales/marketing for New Start Up Manufacturer of sophisticated Architectural Interior PET Laminated Panels into Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry, Millwork, Furniture, as well as Retail & Commercial Design sectors. Drove pioneering of US Distributors, Agencies & Customers.

Vancouver, BC

Managed and developed an extensive product line portfolio, generating double digit growth and expanding national dealer distribution, as well as increased contractor awareness for one of Canada's largest building material distributors. Initial 45% sales growth with taking over a major product line & increased by 22% for next 2 years.Created first national.

Abbotsford BC

Directed sales and marketing restructuring, as well as drive for new customers for a manufacturer and distributor of customized dairy ingredients for the world's food, beverage and nutraceutical industries.

Vancouver, BC

Created strategic consulting plan for product platforms for 2 of Canada's leading manufacturers of premium baked goods, with 4 manufacturing facilities employing over 800, marketing to North Americas major retail and food service customers.

Delta, BC

VP Sales equivalent role - A highly regarded leading manufacturer of high quality Bakery Desserts for Retail & Food Service customers across United States & Canada. Directed 3 National Managers, 28 Canadian & US Brokers & customer base of over 110 direct major retailers & distributors across North America, as a member of the Senior Management Team of a.

Vancouver, BC

Negotiated multi year exclusive commercial, institutional agreements with the Vancouver Canucks-NHL, Aramark, General Motors Place, Comcast Spectacor and many major sports & Entertainment facilities. Restructured sales & marketing team introducing B2B development strategies.

Vancouver BC

Created a new US division, sourcing and launching an array of new products for an Importer, Broker, Marketer and Distributor of international specialty food, nutritional products.Established US nation wide brokerage and distributor network and landed major accounts in 1st year.

Vancouver BC

Reporting to President, managed Canadian retail, Export & Marketing for building materials market leader of lock & architectural hardware.Developed Canadian and U.S. export initiative into foreign markets for parent, Masco Corporation, one of the worlds largest manufacturer of building products. Credited with Masco setting up a Tokyo based Asian Trade.

Ongoing, Executive Education Certificate, Sauder School Of Business, Strategic Sales Leadership Strategies, Skills And Tactics Of Negotiations

Marketing, Finance, Export Development, Sales Management, Research- Continuous Course Study

Associate’S Degree, Marketing & Finance

Professional Sales Certification Designation, With Distinction

Completed 6 Month Professional Sales Certification Program, with Distinction