Experience

Franchise Management Inc. (FMI)

• Canada
• Restaurants
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Manager / Construction Supervisor

  • Aug 2023 - Present

• Design and Constructor Coordinator

  • Sep 2021 - Sep 2023

  • Design and draft new builds, renovations and tenant fit ups.• Responsible for hiring contractors, ordering equipment and overseeing entire projects.• Creating project schedules and ensuring all components of each project meet those scheduled dates.• Collaborating with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.• Negotiating contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements.• Obtaining permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.• Organize and coordinate communications to support management of multiple projects.• Monitor project progress and follow up as projects evolve on an ongoing basis.• Contribute to the advancement of the projects by providing focus on the deliverables.• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external clients and stakeholders.• Support operational best practices by using standards, tools, and procedures.• Advocate and model continuous improvement and consistently demonstrate a commitment to operational excellence by contributing to and supporting improvement plans.•Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.• Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities.• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues. Show less



Homestar Inc

• Canada
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fleet and Purchasing Manager

  • May 2016 - Sep 2021

  • Developed, improved, and implemented new procedures and policies, which significantly reduced the costs in order to continuously allow business growth. • Communicated and worked closely with vendors, created inventory forecasts, and worked on the profit maximization processes. • Manage all key aspects of the procurement of collateral items from external vendors following established supply chain objectives (logistics, inventory...). • Researched and evaluated suppliers, negotiated new contracts, and monitored contract performance. • Served as corporate fleet manager, selecting and coordinating all new fleet additions, existing vehicle transfers, personal mileage reporting, registrations, renewals, insurance coverage, and compliance. • Maintain the implementing of managerial programs and requirements along with analyzing and evaluating internal (fuel, idling, maintenance, etc.) work operations for improvement of the assets. • Kept track of driver hours and miles, planned routes to achieve maximum productivity in given hours. • Develop measurement tools to audit field compliance and performance against fleet management and maintenance programs. Show less



Bishop's Windows ,Doors & Kitchens

• Saint John, NB

• Design Sales

  • Nov 2005 - Dec 2016

  • Designed / Drafted kitchen layouts for new construction and remodeling projects which included floor plans, elevations and perspectives. • Designed and executed kitchen room settings and visual merchandised displays for Bishop's kitchen showrooms. • Consulted clients with product selection and presented design proposal to design specifications. • Increased sales through effective positioning of Bishop’s strengths in its furnishing products. • Boosted client's total sales ticket by becoming a product line expert. • Applied marketing/sales strategies when assessing client's needs and presenting design proposals. • Maintained consistently a high volume of home improvement projects. • Successfully managed design center's administrative and operational duties. Show less