Experience

Avalon Event Rentals Inc.

• Canada
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and Owner

  • Jun 2007 - Present

  Avalon is the Okanagan Valley's largest event and party rental business. With over 100,000 sq. ft. of event tenting, tables, chairs, linens, glassware, dinnerware and decor we can supply your event or party needs. From small dinner party's to 200 person weddings to events for 1000's we can make it happen.Avalon recently acquired the assets of Nor-Val Event Rentals in Vernon. In doing so Avalon opened a new showroom and warehouse serving clients in the North Okanagan market. The great staff of Nor-Val are remaining with us.

• President and Owner

  • Jun 2007 - Present

  As the president of the Avalon Group of Companies I do whatever needs to be done from sweeping the warehouse to meeting with clients and bankers. As a small business owner the "customer is king" and I/we will ensure our customer experience is a positive one and we will guarantee 100% satisfaction.



Okanagan Portable Sign Rentals

• Kelowna, BC

• President and Owner

  • Apr 2011 - Present

  Okanagan Portable Signs is the Okanagan's valleys largest portable "big black" sign rental company. With over 220 signs and 75,000 florescent letters and characters we can design a message to bring people into your business. Signs can be rented for as little or as long as you like. Portable Signs are your 24/7 Salesperson. Okanagan Portable Signs is the Okanagan's valleys largest portable "big black" sign rental company. With over 220 signs and 75,000 florescent letters and characters we can design a message to bring people into your business. Signs can be rented for as little or as long as you like. Portable Signs are your 24/7 Salesperson.



Avalon Casino Parties

• Kelowna, BC

• Owner

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Avalon Casino Parties is the Okanagan leading provider of rental casino tables, casino games and dealers for your home or charity event. We can tailor a casino party to your needs, deliver the equipment and run the casino allowing you to enjoy the event or party you have planned. Let us do the work, you have the fun. Avalon Casino Parties is the Okanagan leading provider of rental casino tables, casino games and dealers for your home or charity event. We can tailor a casino party to your needs, deliver the equipment and run the casino allowing you to enjoy the event or party you have planned. Let us do the work, you have the fun.



SunRype Products Ltd.

• Canada
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• V.P. Sales and Marketing

  • Jan 1990 - Feb 2007

  As a senior Sales and Marketing Executive with an MBA and over 20 years of successful leadership experience I built high performance teams. This is coupled with a proven track record of building strong business relationships internationally (U.S.A., England, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines). I led a team of over 35 professionals in ten cities across the country while providing direction to agents and brokers across Canada, the U.S. and in London, England. As a senior Sales and Marketing Executive with an MBA and over 20 years of successful leadership experience I built high performance teams. This is coupled with a proven track record of building strong business relationships internationally (U.S.A., England, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines). I led a team of over 35 professionals in ten cities across the country while providing direction to agents and brokers across Canada, the U.S. and in London, England.



Unilever

• Various

• General Sales Manager

  • Sep 1984 - Jan 1990

  Various expanding sales management positions with 2 Unilever companies, Lipton and Vancouver Fancy Meats. Roles expanded from Account Manager to District Sales Manager Alberta to Regional Sales Manager Western Canada to General Sales Manager Various expanding sales management positions with 2 Unilever companies, Lipton and Vancouver Fancy Meats. Roles expanded from Account Manager to District Sales Manager Alberta to Regional Sales Manager Western Canada to General Sales Manager