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San Diego, California

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Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

San Diego, California, United States

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Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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Toronto, Canada Area

After a successful merger with NetConneXion Inc., Powered by Search is Canada's digital marketing agency of choice, with proven ability to qualify, capture, and convert the highest-value online traffic into new sales for your business. We blend our organic search, paid search, local search, and conversion rate optimization expertise for clients with closed-loop analytics that aligns marketing activities with sales growth.Powered by Search has grown to service over 100+ clients in 9 countries and 3 continents, and has been named one of Canada's fastest growing companies by PROFIT Magazine. Our agency is accredited as a Google AdWords Certified Partner, Better Business Bureau member, and Google Engage for Agencies member. We have been featured in the Globe & Mail, Financial Post, Toronto Star and CTV. Our client list includes FedEx USA & Canada, RE/MAX, Valvoline, Bank of Montreal, Whirlpool, Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts, Toyota, Public Storage, Primus, and other brands of all sizes.

Toronto, Canada Area

NetConneXion is an Internet marketing company offering web design & web development, search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click advertising (PPC).NetConneXion is located in Toronto, Vancouver & Calgary.

Barrie, Ontario

SpringBoard Innovation Centre was an accelerator founded in 2009 to support and grow environmentally friendly businesses. SpringBoard Innovation Centre merged with the Waterloo Accelerator Centre in 2012 to piggy back off their infrastructure and funding programs and grants. SpringBoard Innovation Centre was been established by private sector, municipal and community partners to: 1) Accelerate the creation, growth and maturing of sustainable/ green technology and companies 2) Provide demonstrable economic benefit to the greater Barrie Area through the creation of jobs, investment and retention and attraction of talent 3) Adopting a ‘pay it forward’ philosophy, our contributing mentors will leverage their expertise and talent while providing new business opportunities for their respective companies and organizations

-Responsible for the company’s day-to-day operating activities, including revenue and sales growth; expense, cost and margin control; and monthly, quarterly and annual financial goal management.-Provide the strategic direction and the alignment of our organization to reflect our companies’ vision and enhance dynamic growth-Direct and participate in acquisition and growth activities to support overall business objectives and plans.-Responsible for channel strategy development, business model transformation and operational issues -Establish new strategic partnerships, joint ventures and alliances. The initiative involved building identifying, developing and negotiating strategic business partnerships that fit within the strategy-Establish the performance goals, allocate resources, and assess policies for senior management.

-Identified, evaluated and pursued the strategic and financial prospects of all new market opportunities that were compatible with our business strategy and drove significant value for the Company-Established new strategic partnerships, joint ventures and business-to-business alliances-Responsible for all partnership activity including the tracking, documentation and status reporting of all collaborations along the business development pipeline-Oversaw the plan and execution of a comprehensive marketing strategy-Primarily accountable for achieving overall sales objectives including: new business acquisition, organic growth (share of wallet), price increases and client retention-Managed fiscal results, budgets, forecasts and reports on product, service and pricing trends-Organized weekly sales meetings and bi-weekly “One-on-Ones” with direct reports

• Provided business and corporate planning• Identified public and private sales opportunities• Developed and maintained industry alliances to enhance B2B relationships• Developed financial models using information obtained through market research and competitor analysis• Provided pricing, margin analysis and price elasticity through specific market research programs• Monitored and enhanced operational issues to increase productivity• Monitored and analyzed the effectiveness of marketing programs to assure achievement of objectives• Provided financial expertise related to periodic and ad hoc reporting and implemented special projects

• Developed and maintained complex PC applications to be used in analytical and planning processes• Developed and produced accurate and timely financial reports and statements• Provided financial expertise related to periodic and ad hoc reporting• Provided financial support to financial quality assurance• Coordinated initiatives between finance department and I.T. department• Designed and implemented store efficiency initiatives• Provided financial analysis for agency store selection committee• Maintained bank reconciliation summary for all accounts

• Developed financial models using information obtained through market research and competitor scanning• Provided corporate financial tracking and analysis• Provided pricing, margin analysis and price elasticity through specific market research programs.• Supported business unit budgeting process• Monitored and analyzed the effectiveness of marketing programs to ensure achievement of objectives• Developed routine to assess distribution channel effectiveness and recommend alternatives.• Supported the sales force with competitor analysis• Coordinated with outsourced market research firms to assure smooth & timely implementation of programs• Spearheaded a Wireless Digital Television & Wireless High Speed Internet Trial for Greater Toronto Area

Executive Mba, General Business Management, Graduated With Honours

Marketing Management

Corporate Operational Issues

Ba, Economics