Experience

Modern PURAIR®

• Canada
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Franchise General Manager at Modern PURAIR Vancouver

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Clean Air. We live and breathe it. At Modern PURAIR® we have developed an exclusive PURCURx® Contact Cleaning Scrub System that actually scrubs all 4 sides of your duct system eliminating dirt, dust and debris built up in your home or businesses air duct system. By using this trademarked, innovative cutting edge method, we are able to successfully remove the maximum amount of dust and dirt deposits and by doing so we will warrant our work with a full 30 day satisfaction guarantee. We are Canadas only nationally branded Indoor Air Quality experts and are the largest providers in the nation. Because of our commitment to being the industries best we have developed several trademarked and patent pending services that separate us from the competition. As a result, we have won several industry recognized awards for our Go Green technology and superior cleaning ability. Other services we provide are Dryer vent cleaning, Heat pump cleaning, Crawlspace and Indoor Air Quality Testing, Filter Maintenance.



Piknik Company

• Canada
• Manufacturing

• Director & Advisor

  • 2019 - Apr 2022

  Leveraging substantial career experience and a broad skill set gained from my tenure with Hemlock Harling Distribution (formerly Kirk Marketing), I was eager to assume the next challenging step in my career. I am a co-founder and key investor of Piknik Company; a design and manufacturing company that specializes in environmentally friendly and reusable stainless steel food container products. For 2 years I was General Manager, currently acting in an advisory role only. • Managed the IP portfolio; securing patents and trademarks in several countries (USA, Canada, China). • Implemented a 360° market strategy and platform, shifting to eCommerce; launched first test of online sales with Amazon in Fall of 2020. • After multiple trips to China, secured a large factory to facilitate development and manufacturing of the product line • Generated pre-shipment arrangements with multiple high profile Big Box stores, online retailers and bricks and mortar retailers. • Organized product launch trade show at the International Housewares Association's (IHA) 2020 Inspired Home Show - recognized as 1 of the top 5 "New Products to Watch".



Transaction Heroes Fulfillment Corporation

• VP Operations / Warehouse Manager

  • 2021 - 2021

  While simultaneously holding positions at Piknik Company, I held the position of Vice President of Operations for a brief time at Transaction Heroes Fulfillment Corporation. In this role, I directed all facets of warehouse functions for the eCommerce fulfillment company from inbound logistics, production, and inventory control to pick and pack and fulfillment operations. I managed operating expenditures and ensured adherence to annual budgets. In addition, I executed key HR duties including recruitment, hiring, training, and terminations of personnel; conducted performance evaluations to maximize employee and operational productivity. • Nurtured an inclusive, team-driven environment continually focused on improving upon itself; streamlined multiple process improvements. • Maintained full production of client orders through the transition and consolidation of premises to a new warehouse with 2x square footage. • Managed the installation, setup, training, and start-up of a new high speed packaging line. • Enhanced pick and pack production by 50% and inventory accuracy by 5% within a 6 month time span.



Hemlock Harling Distribution Inc.

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

  In 2017, Kirk Marketing was sold and changed its business name to Hemlock Harling Distribution. As General Manager, I directed the operational transition to new ownership and larger corporate structure, which included transitioning 50+ employees and 40+ clients. I led all business infrastructure changes from manufacturing, fulfillment, and warehousing to accounting and HR systems. • Integrated the Provincial Ministry of Technology contract and absorbed multiple large contracts and clients within months of takeover. • Developed and executed a strategy that condensed manufacturing footprint and created 3x warehouse capacity through addition of 1,200 pallet racking locations in three months. • Negotiated new contracts for digital printing equipment and ongoing supply contracts - secured cost savings of 30%. • Onboarded new fulfillment clients with more than 600 SKUs and 250 orders per day.



Kirk Marketing

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO / Partner

  • Sep 2000 - Jan 2017

  I advanced through roles of increased scope and accountability, advancing from Operations Manager to Vice President before assuming the role of President & CEO / Partner. In this role, I oversaw end-to-end operations of the Print & Mail Production and Warehouse & Fulfillment departments; managed production through 5S implementation. I restructured the leadership team and formed new roles which generated a broad business development, marketing, and customer service engine. • Strategically planned and initiated innovative integrated marketing services programs, including the development of new profit centers for Marketing Services which facilitated market penetration and grew share of existing markets. • Improved transparency through town hall meetings and created KPI's to measure employee engagement and satisfaction. • Directed the operation to expand and open a European facility - served as on-site leader to transition production offshore to Central Europe. • Led the transition from a 20,000 sq. ft. to a 50,000 sq. ft. facility; oversaw design of new facility. • Grew organization from 40 employees and $3M in revenue to 85 employees and $10M in revenue. • Successfully negotiated the sale of the company to Hemlock Harling, and managed the transition to the new ownership group.