Experience

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  Global Shoe Connection Inc.

  • Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

  • General Manager

    • Jun 2023 - Present
    • Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

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  Evolution Fulfillment Inc.

  • Delta, British Columbia, Canada

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • Nov 2018 - Apr 2023
    • Delta, British Columbia, Canada

    Responsible for overseeing 50+ employees ranging from customer service and accounting/AR to warehouse management. Providing support and mentorship to the senior management team. Liaise directly with 50+ brand owners to ensure product is received and shipped as per contractual agreements. Trouble shooting issue escalation for management team and with brand owners. Overseeing hiring and training processes to enhance the overall company culture. Identifying efficiencies to improve daily business activities.

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  Play On Trading Inc. (Orb Clothing)

  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

  • General Manager

    • Jun 2014 - Oct 2018
    • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Responsible for handling supply chain management for all Orb apparel manufactured overseas. Facilitated banking and lending transactions, managed external accountants, executed bookkeeping and accounts receivable, and reported financial details to the ownership group. Handled all wire payments and coordinated letters of credits for product purchases. Managed product clearance with customs brokers. Oversaw a team of 6-10 staff, including hiring and training.

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  Orb Clothing (Global Collective Designs Inc)

  • Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

  • General Manager

    • Dec 2005 - Jun 2014
    • Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

    Responsible for handling supply chain management for all Orb and Arson apparel manufactured overseas. Facilitated banking and lending transactions, managed external accountants and internal bookkeeping and accounts receivable, and reported financial details to the ownership group. Managed foreign exchange and currency swaps to hedge against foreign exchange exposure. Handled all wire payments and coordinated letters of credits for product purchases. Managed product clearance with customs brokers. Organized and executed large scale clearance sales events on a bi-annual basis.

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  Wooket Creative Studios

  • Delta, British Columbia, Canada

  • Production Manager

    • Sep 2001 - Nov 2005
    • Delta, British Columbia, Canada

    Responsible for overseeing manufacturing and packaging of custom giftware products that were distributed across North America. Liaised with retailers and provided customer service support. Represented the brand at various industry trade shows.