Experience

Business View Publishing

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  Business View Magazine is a global leader in multi-platform business-to-business profiles, news and opinion. Publishing content in over 15 countries globally including United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil and the Caribbean. Business View is read by some of the most influential decision-makers driving our economy. Business View’s unique approach is to detail the inner workings of the most influential companies and leaders today.Few other platforms offer the same detail and perspective on the operations, systems and drivers of these key organizations.Business View is a true multi-platform digital media source utilizing the advanced forms of electronic promotion such as web, social media, search engine optimization, smart phone and tablet.Our coverage extends to a broad range of industries – including but not limited to franchising, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, green business, food & beverage, energy supply, supply chain & logistics and public sector. By partnering with governing bodies overseeing these industries we are able to ensure content is reliable, relevant, newsworthy and timely.The Business View executive team is a combination of more than 30 years of direct digital publishing experience. We are internally governed by a set of core values rounded out by following statement:Integrity is paramount and we will never compromise it.



CertaPro Painters

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager of Franchise Recruiting

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

  CertaPro Painters is the largest painting company in North America with over 300 franchise owners in the US and Canada. We are part of The Franchise Company, one of the largest international franchise networks in the world. Our success has been built through the collective efforts of a seasoned management team, innovative systems and support as well as a family of driven, franchisee entrepreneurs. This combination has lead to a proven track record of success and continues to fuel our growth.I was successful at sourcing and recruiting franchisees through a long cycle consultative solution sales approach. Franchise investment level ranged from $120,0000 - $200,000.



White Digital Media Inc

• Executive VP

  • Sep 2009 - Jan 2011

  In charge of management, recruitment and training for White Digital Media Canada, I was able to turn around a struggling digital media company. Having no prior print or digital media experience, I was able to reduce turnover, increase staff base, improve on all performance metrics and post the highest individual sales results. In charge of management, recruitment and training for White Digital Media Canada, I was able to turn around a struggling digital media company. Having no prior print or digital media experience, I was able to reduce turnover, increase staff base, improve on all performance metrics and post the highest individual sales results.



The Legacy Group

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2007 - Sep 2009

  Consulting and analysis service providing business development, diagnostics, sales and marketing solutions to big-box retailers, manufacturers, marketing firms, real estate developers as well as telecommunications auditing.; Working as a management consultant specializing in business development, business expansion, sales & marketing techniques, recruiting systems, management systems, cost benefit analysis, price metrics, logistics management, supply chain management, P&L analysis, raising capital and business sale representation



EnergyOne Canada

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 2005 - Mar 2007

  EnergyOne Canada is a Ontario Energy Board licensed commercial and residential Natural Gas and Electricity supplier. I was responsible for developing and launching the sales and marketing program which was responsible for driving 4000 residential and small commercial sales per month. EnergyOne Canada is a Ontario Energy Board licensed commercial and residential Natural Gas and Electricity supplier. I was responsible for developing and launching the sales and marketing program which was responsible for driving 4000 residential and small commercial sales per month.



Swift Trade "The Elite Network"

• International Branch Manager

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2005

  SwiftTrade is a Proprietary Trading firm specializing in trading NASDAQ, NYSE, CME, CBOT and LSE. The Elite Network is a high performing division of SwiftTrade with 6 offices throughout Canada and South America. The role involved launching the remote offices and managing 225 staff across Canada and South America. SwiftTrade is a Proprietary Trading firm specializing in trading NASDAQ, NYSE, CME, CBOT and LSE. The Elite Network is a high performing division of SwiftTrade with 6 offices throughout Canada and South America. The role involved launching the remote offices and managing 225 staff across Canada and South America.



Student Works

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

  The Summer Management Program is a student franchise ownership opportunity.; Managed and directed the activities of a 30-person sales forceConducted all stages of interview, selection and contract presentation to select from over 2000 possible candidates annually throughout Ontario and QuebecManaged a total staff base of approximately 270 company employees The Summer Management Program is a student franchise ownership opportunity.; Managed and directed the activities of a 30-person sales forceConducted all stages of interview, selection and contract presentation to select from over 2000 possible candidates annually throughout Ontario and QuebecManaged a total staff base of approximately 270 company employees