Experience

Big Box Outlet Store

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Apr 2023 - Present

• Executive Vice President Business Development

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Wardell International

• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Business Advisor

  • 2014 - Oct 2022

  Wardell Business Advisors are committed to working with business owners to improve their business and their life. Using our Wardell Program we implement effective systems and methods in Leadership, Management, Sales and Marketing, Operations, and Finance. This results in a business that is positioned for rapid growth and improved profitability, while reducing reliance on the owner. Plan. Execute. Grow Wardell Business Advisors are committed to working with business owners to improve their business and their life. Using our Wardell Program we implement effective systems and methods in Leadership, Management, Sales and Marketing, Operations, and Finance. This results in a business that is positioned for rapid growth and improved profitability, while reducing reliance on the owner. Plan. Execute. Grow



Larson-Juhl

• United States
• Wholesale
• 200 - 300 Employee

• General Manager, Western Canada, Director

  • 2006 - 2012

  P&L responsibility for the overall operation of the business in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Member of the Board of Directors. Led sales, customer service and distribution teams with branch locations in Vancouver and Calgary. Created and executed strategic plans, developed and motivated direct reports, negotiated key client contracts, and built positive relationships with retailers and distributors. Developed and executed marketing initiatives.

• General Manager, Vancouver Branch

  • Aug 1997 - Jan 2006

  P&L responsibility for the overall operation of the business in British Columbia. •Led the Branch to the highest profitability in its history •Successfully integrated an acquired business while achieving high levels of sales retention



Larson-Juhl

• United States
• Wholesale
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sales Representative

  • Jan 1997 - Jun 1997

  •Outside sales calling on retail picture framers, art galleries and home improvement stores •Exceeded sales targets •Created volume sales agreements which allowed for a doubling of delivery service to the BC interior •Outside sales calling on retail picture framers, art galleries and home improvement stores •Exceeded sales targets •Created volume sales agreements which allowed for a doubling of delivery service to the BC interior



Starbucks Coffee Company

• Multiple

• Certified Management Trainer, Store Manager

  • 1992 - 1996

  •Managed several high profile and diverse locations •Developed and trained over 30 Managers and Assistant Managers •Member of the New York City market opening team •Chairperson of Starbucks ‘Team BC’ management group •Managed the companies involvement in high profile events such as the US/Russia/Canada Summit, BC Children’s Hospital Child Run, Vancouver International Film Festival •Managed several high profile and diverse locations •Developed and trained over 30 Managers and Assistant Managers •Member of the New York City market opening team •Chairperson of Starbucks ‘Team BC’ management group •Managed the companies involvement in high profile events such as the US/Russia/Canada Summit, BC Children’s Hospital Child Run, Vancouver International Film Festival