Guiding business development efforts and initiatives as we continue to expand our global presence.Building and nurturing key relationships within the water park, theme park, attractions, global I.P's and leisure destinations industries.Identifying and securing strategic partnership alliances to collaborate on an incredible portfolio of innovative product offerings for attractions and tourism destination projects worldwide.

Responsible for building and nurturing key executive relationships within the themed entertainment and leisure destinations industry.Establishing meaningful working relationships with industry vendors, suppliers and specialty consultants along with the most recognized global brands and I.P’s.Identifying and securing strategic partnership alliances to collaborate on projects

HappyOrNot is an award winning worldwide Solution for continuous customer and employee satisfaction Improvement. Amassed 150 new clients across a variety of business sectors through prospecting, keynote presentations, trade show participation, establishing third party partnerships and client referral initiatives.

Vice President, Business Development Sydian Group International Reporting to the President & Founder, leading the business development initiatives for the organization.Work with many of North Americas best known companies to simplify their telecom expense management process through Active Monthly Management and Expense Visibility.Over the past 5 years, Sydian has recovered millions of dollars in Telecom Network Expenditures on behalf of its Corporate ClientsRecently, we have introduced a "Managed Mobile Program" (MMP) which is quickly transforming the way Organizations are managing their telecom mobility expenditures through our advanced technology platform and process methodologies.

Reporting to the President, managed the positioning and profitability of the Bottled Water Business.Secured incremental business for a new bottling facility in Eastern Canada representing 75% of the plants capacity within 12 months of operation.Successfully transitioned customers to our new spring water source in Western Canada to further support the Canadian consolidation strategy and exceptional customer service levelsSignificantly increased top line sales revenue from $15MM to $40MM by expanding the customer base Established an effective multi–level and cross-functional sales team resulting in a focused approach to key customersAssumed leadership role in establishing an International portfolio of new customers valued at $3MM annualized

Reporting to the Vice President International Sales, led sales and development of the President’s Choice Brand throughout the USA.Positioned the business from a traditional distribution focused model to a partner of retail with a market driven category management focusActively participated in new product development initiatives. Introduced and launched 5 new premium food products for the USA market that were not part of the company’s portfolio in CanadaSales revenue grew from $122M to $150M over a two year period through securing several new customers as well as strong organic growthManaged and directed a team of six District Managers across USAEstablished strong senior management relationships with corporate clients

Directed the Canadian sales team managing the Home Entertainment Video Distribution business with annual sales of $150M. Reported to the Vice President and Managing Director.Implemented a focused customer/distributor centric program.Created multi-functional teams to execute the plan and to manage the business more effectively. Generated an additional $13M in sales revenue over the first 3 years by introducing new distribution opportunities.Spearheaded a task force exploring non-traditional business opportunities.

COCA-COLA BEVERAGES 1984-1994General Sales Manager Reporting to the Senior Vice President, chosen to lead the National Sales Team with revenues in excess of $200M.Participated in the strategic planning of the Company, both near and long termDeveloped a customer ‘go-to-market’ strategy that provided clear direction on account profitability through effective management and controls of volume, package mix and contributionContributed to Company’s 2% market share growth in the first 3 yearsFocused the business on the core brands through advertising, promotion and in-store execution resulting in surpassing budgeted profit by $1M in 1991/1992