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Ontario, Canada

Leamington, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for new product development, ranging from concept to in market. Work with various internal departments (Procurement, Sales and Marketing) to ensure developed products work efficiently through the internal network. Work with various substrates for product packaging including corrugated, folding carton, labels, flexible and rigid plastics.1- Gain an understanding and insights of relevant market trends, segmentation, competitors, and potential opportunities for expansion and growth (networking and partnership).2- Implement and standardize innovation practices: PDP Process, Portfolio management, Project prioritization, Brainstorming sessions, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and lead & own Innovation Stage-Gate Process.3- Develop innovative initiatives to enhance internal efficiency and effectiveness (Total savings since 2015: $1.2 million)4- Source and qualify new vendors. 5- Manage human and financial resources according to the mission and the growth objectives.

Leamington, Ontario

Originally recruited to oversee new product development and marketing. The role has evolved into a multi faceted position encompassing special projects development and involvement in corporate and sales restructuring.1- Spearhead the developmental use of NFC (Near Field Communications) technologies in label applications 2- Oversee the development of print production techniques and identify production rules and cost savings3- Develop new product offerings and associated multilingual marketing materials4- Market and competition analysis resulting in an acquisition roadmap

Leamington, Ontario

Design, develop and create branding structures for companies, new product development and implement new design and technologies into product packaging. Design and implementation of marketing materials, focused on both customer (retailers) and end consumer products.Worked closely with clients to understand their needs. Responsible for daily project management and overseeing a design team, in-house and remote.1- Work with major greenhouse companies in re-branding or brand/label development strategies2- Implementation and adoption of Quick Response (QR) Codes into product packaging to enhanced consumer experience3- Brand management implementation for various clients4- Create stunning online presence and new media for major greenhouse companies

Ruthven, Ontario

Tasked with creating and implementing procedures and software to help with the daily tasks of the company. Manage team to complete and implement tasks, including specialized software implementation, data mining and management of custom software design.1- Creation and implementation of custom shipping program, enabling automated customs submissions forms2- Creation and implementation of custom growing program used to maintain shipment and growing schedules3- Creation and implementation of Food Safety protocols, now industry standards Worked with USBPA on CTPAT standards used in the greenhouse industry

Windsor, Ontario

Involved with Casino Windsor in various roles and capacities. Earned a reputation for excellence and high work ethics from completed projects and tasks. As a result, received various promotions and awards. Worked with the executive board on a daily basis to create news and marketing messages. Dealt directly with media outlets, government departments and stakeholders for information and reporting.