Owner/operator of business consulting and sales agency. Contracting sales and marketing, planning events and connecting institutions and individuals. Specialty is in the textile and fashion industry with emphasis on wholesale sales within Canada. Accelerating business potential though social media scheduling, eCommerce consulting, and business plans for small businesses worldwide.

Account manager for the full sales cycle of a varied national portfolio of clients totaling $1.3M+ annual revenue- assessed capabilities and on-boarded new vendors- negotiated and drafted supplier/purchase agreements- partnership and pricing strategy analysis- ensured all partners met reporting, regulatory, and compliance requirements- prepared regular reporting for investors and partners- nurtured key stakeholder partnerships by phone, email, virtually, and in person- simultaneously explored and evaluated new B2B opportunities and managed a fluid prospect pipelineProject, operations, and account manager for two full-scale processing facilities with $1.2M projected annual revenue- oversaw all quality assurance requirements, manufacturing specifications, capacity scheduling, and logistics- collaborated across various departments (operations, quality assurance, marketing, etc.)- planned and implemented training programs- organized facility and materials for production development and operations- devised, assessed and revised efficiencies, strategies, and operations as neededProject management of a new brand launch- product design, manufacturing, importing, quality assurance, sales and marketing- regular communication with overseas manufacturers- clear and concise product and positioning presentations (virtual and in-person) to consumers and internal Executive Team- development and execution of a multi-year, national brand strategy- tracked, monitored, and reported on internal and externally contracted progress

Representing a brewery on Vancouver Island. Increased month-by-month draught sales by 25%.Create and maintain relationships with liquor vendors on Vancouver Island through cold calls, in-person visits, and emails.Book, attend, and promote at festivals, tastings & other events at various locations across Vancouver Island.Construct promotional materials and displays.Increased social media following by 5% through designing and carrying out social media plans on Instagam and Facebook.Write and edit press releases. Field phone, in-person, and radio interviews. Create and execute email marketing campaigns through MailChimp.Communicate daily through a company-wide CRM system, as well as in person.

Mat leave coveragerecruitment and management of team of 5, implementation of performance evaluation and disciplinary action, delegation in order to fuel business growth.Sourced new suppliers to keep the store filled with current product based on market research and tracking customer’s buying patterns and feedback, negotiated product assortment and payments termsIncreased sales by 40%+ month-over-monthAttended buying meetings and purchased merchandise based on trend watching and demand planning Gained social media (Instagram & Facebook) following and engagement by ~20%Created a streamlined online webstore coordinating with social media platformsResponsible for merchandising product on both the retail floor and website

Project manager for all operations pertaining to an in-house brand, product and material procurement, market research, international and local logistics management.Brand and marketing management, customer service, accounts receivable, inventory and supply chain management.Designed and implemented an intern training and bridging program.Increased wholesale and retail sales by 2000%+.Continuously delivered on targets for personal sales and company-wide KPIs.Developed approaches for key influencer marketing and sales, consistently identified and seized innovative business opportunities.Created and implemented business development strategies, represented 14 brands in a showroom/at tradeshows/on site for Canada and USA at a wholesale level.Created and maintained a CRM system and website presence.

Summer employment Business development for startup/small business eCommerce marketing. Account management for multiple small companies needing assistance with website development and digital marketing.

Direct oversight in bid/tender compilation and submission for industrial steel architecture and engineering projects.Market, competitor, and client research for project budget estimating.Required proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint), as well as other industry-based programs like Adobe and Sage Timberline.Put organizational skills to use in a professional environment that required strong time management and interpersonal skills. Responsible for overseeing daily activities in the office, including shipping, phones, scheduling, and project coordination.

Contract-based work. Designed floor plans for custom residential homes. This included plans, rendering, and elevations through the SoftPlan CAD program. Updating the website, designing business cards, and handling social media. Building client relationships.