Experience

Bridgestone - TireConnect

• Canada
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Sales Marketing Business Development

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  Richmond Hill, Ontario Acquired by Bridgestone Americas, in 2015, TireConnect (www.tireconnect.ca) is a software platform which aggregates tire inventory for multiple wholesalers , including hundreds of distribution points and helps tire retailers provide quotes in-store extremely efficiently and with minimal training. Moreover TireConnect helps tire retailers to deploy tire quoting and pricing functionality on their websites with one line of code. TireConnect is simple enough to be used by a single… Show more Acquired by Bridgestone Americas, in 2015, TireConnect (www.tireconnect.ca) is a software platform which aggregates tire inventory for multiple wholesalers , including hundreds of distribution points and helps tire retailers provide quotes in-store extremely efficiently and with minimal training. Moreover TireConnect helps tire retailers to deploy tire quoting and pricing functionality on their websites with one line of code. TireConnect is simple enough to be used by a single location retailer and powerful enough to be used by a national retailer with over 500 locations. Our system handles various tire pricing schemes, labor pricing, rebates and specials, recommendations, regional grouping, analytics, direct ordering and much much more.

• VP Business Development

  • Mar 2015 - Nov 2015

  TireConnect (www.tireconnect.ca) is a software platform which aggregates tire inventory for various wholesalers and helps tire retailers provide quotes in-store extremely efficiently and with minimal training. Moreover TireConnect helps tire retailers to deploy tire quoting and pricing functionality on their websites with one line of code. TireConnect is simple enough to be used by a single location retailer and powerful enough to be used by a national retailer with over 500… Show more TireConnect (www.tireconnect.ca) is a software platform which aggregates tire inventory for various wholesalers and helps tire retailers provide quotes in-store extremely efficiently and with minimal training. Moreover TireConnect helps tire retailers to deploy tire quoting and pricing functionality on their websites with one line of code. TireConnect is simple enough to be used by a single location retailer and powerful enough to be used by a national retailer with over 500 locations. Our system handles various tire pricing schemes, labor pricing, rebates and specials, recommendations, regional grouping, analitics and much much more.



York Angel Investors

• Canada
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member

  • Sep 2015 - Nov 2016

  The York Angels Investors are a group of accredited investors with a broad range of professional experience. Our individual and group focus is to create a return on investment for ourselves and the businesses we work with.



On This Land we Stand

• Advisory Board Member

  • Mar 2013 - Jan 2015

  Toronto, Canada Area A Sesquicentennial Project



Zeno Group Canada

• Senior Account Director, Digital

  • Oct 2013 - Nov 2014

  Toronto, Canada Area As head of digital for Zeno Group Canada, I was responsible for the strategic digital direction for our agency and for our clients. At our heart we are storytellers providing guidance and tactical engagement strategies, helping our clients navigate the online universe,bringing value to the ongoing social conversation in a truly integrated narrative. At Zeno Group Canada we are a true challenger agency for challenger brands. We are different by design – believers in the fearless… Show more As head of digital for Zeno Group Canada, I was responsible for the strategic digital direction for our agency and for our clients. At our heart we are storytellers providing guidance and tactical engagement strategies, helping our clients navigate the online universe,bringing value to the ongoing social conversation in a truly integrated narrative. At Zeno Group Canada we are a true challenger agency for challenger brands. We are different by design – believers in the fearless pursuit of the unexpected. We specialize in crafting experiential PR initiatives that focus on the medium and the message and deliver game changing results for our clients across Canada. With a presence in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Atlantic Canada, we see no perimeters only possibilities to help our clients make the most of communications to tell their story and build their business. From consumer to digital to healthcare, Zeno Group Canada is building a new model of engagement. Listen. Analyze. Disrupt. Engage. Repeat. Show less



GetMeTires

• Canada
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

• VP Business Development ( contract)

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  Markham Ontario GetMeTires.com is a unique e-commerce platform that serves the needs of North American car tire consumers, by eliminating the pains and frustration of tire shopping. Tire buyers can now shop online amongst local tire dealers saving time and money at the same time feeding the local economy.



E-axis.com Inc.

• Digital Strategy

  • Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

  e-axis is a Digital Innovation , Strategy and Marketing Shop, whose capabilities, include Design and UI development, Production work , Gamification and gaming, Mobile & Tablet , RFID, LBM, Augmented Reality, 3d modelling, animation and video. Clients include broadcasters and brands, CBC, Shaw, Astral, Jamieson, RBC, CBS, Princess Margaret's, Kelloggs, Telus, Bell, Rim, General Mills, Hasbro, Mattel and Timex to name a few.



Commix Communications

• Director Digital & Mobile Engagement

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2012

  Vaughan Responsible for championing the creation of a new digital division within a traditional Below the Line Agency, putting together a best in class team of Creative’s and Developers. • Responsible for all Digital Strategy and project ideation • Proposal and Pitch writing • Key member of the account pitch team. • Day to day management of 7 direct reports and 20 indirect reports. • Day to day management of Digital Division • Account… Show more Responsible for championing the creation of a new digital division within a traditional Below the Line Agency, putting together a best in class team of Creative’s and Developers. • Responsible for all Digital Strategy and project ideation • Proposal and Pitch writing • Key member of the account pitch team. • Day to day management of 7 direct reports and 20 indirect reports. • Day to day management of Digital Division • Account management • Project pricing • Vendor sourcing • Developing User flow and information architecture. • Oversee all Quality assurance. Show less



Women in Film and Television

• Educator/Presenter - Convergent Media Program

  • Nov 2009 - Nov 2010

  Providing insights to Film and Television Professionals into the world of Digital and Trans-media Storytelling, Advertising and Branded Entertainment.



E-axis Inc

• Canada
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Business Development

  • Mar 2003 - Jul 2010

  In 7 years I developed a small boutique digital service shop of 3 individuals into a team of 12 with a client roster that would be envied by much larger digital agencies. I was responsible for New Account Acquisition, Client and Project Management, Developing Interactive Strategies, Developing Proposals and Applications for Government and Corporate Funding, Project Ideation, Development and Delivery. In addition I manage the entire recruitment and hiring process of all… Show more In 7 years I developed a small boutique digital service shop of 3 individuals into a team of 12 with a client roster that would be envied by much larger digital agencies. I was responsible for New Account Acquisition, Client and Project Management, Developing Interactive Strategies, Developing Proposals and Applications for Government and Corporate Funding, Project Ideation, Development and Delivery. In addition I manage the entire recruitment and hiring process of all staff. • Responsible for leading project management on all major accounts. • Strong Creative Acumen • Strong Relationship Management Skills • Responsible for all recruitment. • Won 2 Summit Creative Awards for online games I conceptualized. • Creative Writing and Game Design • Responding to all Proposals, funding applications and quotes. • Responsible for all outside sales meetings, pitches and presentations. • Handle accounts receivable. Show less



IQPC

• United States
• Events Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sponsorship Manager

  • Feb 2001 - Mar 2003

  Securing Corporate Spondership for Multi Industry Educational Events