Replenishment Specialist

• Mar 2017 - Present

Divisional Sales Manager

• Sep 2016 - Mar 2017

Operations Manager, Wholesale and Development Energy Division

• Jul 2013 - Oct 2015

Oversaw all buying of petroleum products and distribution for the 4 Atlantic Provinces. MANAGEMENT: Managed a budget of up to $200 million and provided leadership to a team of 4. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Targeted independent buyers and successfully increased yearly volume sales by 50 million liters. Offered best price by monitoring daily petroleum pricing and adjusted purchasing accordingly. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS: Built relationships with other suppliers to offer better or more competitive pricing in various regions of Atlantic Canada. Show less

Manager, Assets and Gasoline Retailing Operation

• Sep 2011 - Jul 2013

Managed all assets of the petroleum department including Gas Bar and Bulk in Atlantic Province. LEADERSHIP: Oversaw the coaching of all Gas Bar Managers in the areas of human resources, marketing, promotion, business expansion, environment, etc. ASSET MANAGEMENT: Managed upkeep and all maintenance of assets throughout the 35 gas bars and 10 bulk operations.

Bulk Fuel Operations Manager

• Nov 2006 - Sep 2011

Provided leadership and contributed to the effectiveness of 8 fuel branches in Atlantic Canada. TEAM BUILDING: Hired, trained, and coached managers in each branch and ensured team building with 30+ employees. Maintained high retention rate by organizing regular meetings and coordinating Atlantic meetings twice a year to share best practices. ORGANIZATION: Oversaw the management of logistics for fuel delivery throughout Atlantic Canada based on “degree day”.

Gas Bar Development Manager

• 2000 - 2006

Contributed to the effectiveness of the Petroleum Department by providing the retails with ways and means to improve sales and operation results. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Developed and directed approximately 10 upgrades to existing facilities as well as managed 2 new facility installations. TRAINING: Developed a Retail Gas Bar Training Handbook including a video on Customer Service for Retail Gas Bar Attendants. MARKETING: Developed a New Banner for the Co-op Gas Bar and Convenience Store. Show less

General Merchandise and Family Fashion Retail Specialist

• 1999 - 2000

Collaborated with retail outlets to design, develop, and implement hardware and fashion departments within stores. Provided training to new employees in the newly created departments.

General Manager

• 1997 - 1999

Managed a retail grocery Co-op, General Merchandise and Gas Bar with sales totaling 5.6 million and a staff complement of over 65. Increased membership by a net gain of 75 members. Improved staff morale by holding motivational sessions.

Retail General Merchandise and Family Fashion Supervisor

• 1993 - 1997

Assisted retail General Merchandise Managers with the supervision of the day-to-day operation of their departments (Sales, Seasonal Planning, Sales and Purchasing Programs, as well as Staff Training).

Retail Non-Food Merchandising Supervisor

• 1988 - 1993

Assisted the retail Co-op by providing store layouts that would supply area market needs.