Account Manager and New Business Development for B2B clients in the Construction Industry, for residential single-family, multi-family, and commercial developments. Primarily focused on lumber and EWP sales, but also including doors and windows, exterior cladding and siding. Dotting i's and crossing t's for customers who have millions riding on great purchasing decisions :-)

Account Manager and New Business Development for B2B and recurring-retail clients in the Construction Industry, for residential single-family, multi-family, and commercial developments.

Senior Design Consultant and Business Development in Greater Vancouver and Vancouver Island for Lumon Canada Inc., manufacturer of Natural Light Patio Covers, Balcony Glazing and Patio Retractable Glass Wall Systems.Annual revenue generation in excess of $1m, with award-winning top-tier performance in 2015 and 2016 in business development in expanding markets for Lumon from single-family residential into commercial and project/new construction.

Capitalize on existing market potential and develop new markets to sell Natural Light Patio Cover products, including wall enclosure and railing systems.Entered market as Dealer (independent business owner) who set company records annually for sales and growth increases; joined Lumon when it merged with NLPC due to growth potential in Greater Vancouver market

- Contract employment to ensure professional and effective implementation of the 2012 CHP National Convention.- Business development/publicity for CHP among supporting businesses, groups and NPO's for alignment of goals and purpose.

- Category Specialist - School Furniture, responsible for initiating and developing new category for School Specialty Canada- previously Manager/Director of Bid Department, responsible for bids and tenders in School Specialty Canada's education categories2009 - 2011:1) initiate and develop new Canadian School Furniture division, working with manufacturers, installers and internal company staff to establish rapid revenue gains and division development. 39% departmental revenue… Show more - Category Specialist - School Furniture, responsible for initiating and developing new category for School Specialty Canada- previously Manager/Director of Bid Department, responsible for bids and tenders in School Specialty Canada's education categories2009 - 2011:1) initiate and develop new Canadian School Furniture division, working with manufacturers, installers and internal company staff to establish rapid revenue gains and division development. 39% departmental revenue growth in 20112) continued development of Bids and Procurement Division. Doubled bid revenue ($1.2m in 2009; $2.6m in 2010) and established strategies and practices for new division. 2007 - 2009: Relocated to Langley, BC, in a split-duty role: 1) attract campaign support and advertising revenue from corporate and educational organizations; 2) developing the Bids and Procurement Division of School Specialty Canada to establish best practices. 2002 - 2007: Relocated to Calgary, Alberta, to expand Southern Alberta market penetration. Operating independently from a home office, used available company resources to enhance client retention, and increase annual territory revenue. Improved territory revenue in 3 years from $1.1m to $1.5m, with annual retention in excess of 97%. 2006 market share over 92%; exceeding Canadian (70%) and U.S. average (45%) Show less

Assistant Store Manager, in charge of bookkeeping, logistics, and client relations

; learned to independently operate a local retail/commercial paint store, including all bookkeeping and financial responsibilities.; Framed houses and coordinated residential renovation projects to fund university; framed 15 homes, site-supervised commercial tilt-up projects, and oversaw renovation projects by university graduation (1997).