Country Manager

• Mar 2021 - Present

President

• Mar 2010 - Present

• Suppler of Sales, Merchandising and Account Management to both Domestic and Off-shore manufacturers. • Managed all sales, merchandising, promotions and negotiations. • Electrotemp Technologies China, Melitta Canada, Wabilogic, Igloo, Nostalgia Products, EMG Marketing, Images 2000, White Pines, Northwood Accomplishments • Secured new channels of distribution • Successfully transitioned retailers through changes in branding (Black & Decker to Whirlpool) • Suppler of Sales, Merchandising and Account Management to both Domestic and Off-shore manufacturers. • Managed all sales, merchandising, promotions and negotiations. • Electrotemp Technologies China, Melitta Canada, Wabilogic, Igloo, Nostalgia Products, EMG Marketing, Images 2000, White Pines, Northwood Accomplishments • Secured new channels of distribution • Successfully transitioned retailers through changes in branding (Black & Decker to Whirlpool)

Vice President, Sales & Marketing

• Nov 2008 - Mar 2010

• Importer of automotive detailing products and appearance accessories. • Oversaw all Canadian & U.S. sales activities with direct responsibility for all key national accounts. Accomplishments • Secured new channels of distribution • Developed new merchandising vehicles to increase promotional business • Successfully introduced product line into the US market. • Importer of automotive detailing products and appearance accessories. • Oversaw all Canadian & U.S. sales activities with direct responsibility for all key national accounts. Accomplishments • Secured new channels of distribution • Developed new merchandising vehicles to increase promotional business • Successfully introduced product line into the US market.

Director of Sales

• Jan 2006 - Nov 2008

• Importer / Distributor of electric fans, heaters, air conditioners, humidifiers, ceiling fans, water coolers, small appliances and compact refrigeration. • Oversaw all Canadian & U.S. sales activities with direct responsibility for all key national accounts. Accomplishments • Secured Costco, Loblaws, Home Depot, Home Hardware, Shoppers Drugmart, Overwaite and Shopko as new retail partners during first year. • Increased Wal-mart business 5 fold and secured new product listings in other departments. • Offered the Category Adviser position for ceiling fans at Wal-mart Canada. • Secured U.S. meetings with Costco, Wal-mart, Sam’s Club, Lowes, Menards, TSC stores and many more.

Vice President, Sales & Marketing

• Oct 2000 - Jan 2006

• Manufacturer of framed prints and mirrors and distributor for framed Disney prints. • Oversaw all Canadian & U.S. sales activities with direct responsibility for all key national accounts. Accomplishments • Doubled company sales. • Secured new channels of distribution: Home Depot, Loblaw, Shoppers Drug, Wal-mart. • Developed new merchandising vehicles to increase promotional business • Successfully introduced product line into the US market. • Manufacturer of framed prints and mirrors and distributor for framed Disney prints. • Oversaw all Canadian & U.S. sales activities with direct responsibility for all key national accounts. Accomplishments • Doubled company sales. • Secured new channels of distribution: Home Depot, Loblaw, Shoppers Drug, Wal-mart. • Developed new merchandising vehicles to increase promotional business • Successfully introduced product line into the US market.

National Account Manager, Specialty Channels

• Apr 1997 - Oct 2000

• Manufacturer / Distributor of coffee, filters, manual & automatic coffee makers. • Responsible for all non-food and specialty channels. Accomplishments • Turned around 10 year sales decline • 1997 + 128%, 1998 + 75%, 1999 + 25%, 2000 + 123% • Canadian Manager of the year • North American Captains Club Award 1998 & 1999 • Developed successful value added, promo and seasonal items to increase sales • Successfully listed coffee for the first time ever in Wal-mart stores. • Manufacturer / Distributor of coffee, filters, manual & automatic coffee makers. • Responsible for all non-food and specialty channels. Accomplishments • Turned around 10 year sales decline • 1997 + 128%, 1998 + 75%, 1999 + 25%, 2000 + 123% • Canadian Manager of the year • North American Captains Club Award 1998 & 1999 • Developed successful value added, promo and seasonal items to increase sales • Successfully listed coffee for the first time ever in Wal-mart stores.

Merchandising Manager

• Oct 1994 - Apr 1997

• Manufacturer of bingo paper, accessories, lottery & gaming supplies. • Responsible for the purchase and merchandising of all non-gaming products. Accomplishments • Negotiated pricing which allowed us to purchase domestically while maintaining our margins and pricing without importing directly. • Negotiated the use of suppliers catalogues, customized for our use to cut catalogue production costs by 50%. • Reduced inventories and consolidated vendors to facilitate profitable growth. • Developed new products from conception through to production.

National Sales Manager

• Nov 1990 - Oct 1994

• Manufacturer / Distributor of Toys and Games. • Responsible for all sales and service to Canadian national accounts. • Manufacturer / Distributor of Toys and Games. • Responsible for all sales and service to Canadian national accounts.

Manufacturers Representative

• Dec 1985 - Nov 1990

• Sales agency representing both North American and Asian manufacturers. • Responsible for all sales and service to national accounts. • Sales agency representing both North American and Asian manufacturers. • Responsible for all sales and service to national accounts.

National Accounts Representative

• Mar 1980 - Dec 1985

• Manufacturer / Importer of stuffed toys and distributor of Smurf products. • Responsible for all sales and service to selected national accounts. • Manufacturer / Importer of stuffed toys and distributor of Smurf products. • Responsible for all sales and service to selected national accounts.