Experience

Refresh Fans

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jan 2019 - Present



Big Ass Fans

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Apr 2014 - Sep 2018

  I am currently managing the Canadian subsidiary of a multinational corporation. My responsibilities include, but are not limited to establishing the Canadian entity and headquarters in Mississauga, Canada. The development of our Canadian operations, and sales staff. Establishing our distribution center, and national service network. Ensuring that Canada maintains an impressive year over year growth rate. Establishing and maintaining a workplace culture of empowerment and success. Solely responsible for Canadian P&L, budgets, forecasts, business plan and execution. Overall, my goal is to continue to build a Canadian corporation that is both responsible and lucrative. Remembering to always put our customers first! Show less



Greg Rogers Scholarship Foundation

• Thornhill, Ontario, Canada

• Board of Directors

  • Dec 2004 - Dec 2017

  Currently sit on Board of Directors. Co-Founder & Director of Operations www.grsf.ca Developing, organizing and executing the Greg Rogers Memorial Hockey Game. Researched and retained sponsors in the community to support annual event. Organizing charity raffles and post game receptions for community. Worked collaboratively with the Alicia Ross Scholarship Fund. Raise funds to provide Post secondary scholarships to deserving students. Sit on selection board of scholarship applicants. Show less



Northern Dock Systems

• Canada
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Feb 2013 - May 2014

  I was responsible for all aspects of Business development and Project Management for the region of Eastern Ontario. I provided Consulting on New Equipment Sales, and Construction projects with energy savings and efficiency being the hallmark of my philosophy. I also provided reliable sales and technical service for Big Ass Fans, Loading Docks, Vehicle Restraints, Industrial Doors, Specialty Doors, Seals and Shelters, Lift Products, Preventative Maintenance, National Service, Food & Pharmaceutical facility Pre-Audits, and Asset Management. Show less



Court Agency

• Canada
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Owner

  • Jul 2012 - Feb 2013

  Manage marketing, sales, and advertising budgets. Constantly working with google analytics and other SEO programs to monitor web site performance. Monitor client database and referrals. Drive sales calls and follow-up calls. Applications for funding. Manage marketing, sales, and advertising budgets. Constantly working with google analytics and other SEO programs to monitor web site performance. Monitor client database and referrals. Drive sales calls and follow-up calls. Applications for funding.



Great Canadian Road Show

• Canada

• Show Manager/Head buyer

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Hire and train new staff Authorize all purchases up to $100,000/week. Manage flow of daily operations Nightly audits Weekly reconciliation Motivate and educate staff on a daily basis Hire and train new staff Authorize all purchases up to $100,000/week. Manage flow of daily operations Nightly audits Weekly reconciliation Motivate and educate staff on a daily basis



American Express

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Toronto Field Sales Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Jan 2010

  Managing and mentoring part time & full time sales staff for the purpose of field sales and prospecting. Preparing and submitting sales reports to management for tracking marketing progress, implementing marketing initiatives in field, and tracking results. Responsible for meeting daily, monthly and quarterly quotas. Regularly met or exceeded sales targets. Completing and submitting customer applications while ensuring accuracy of information. Promoting and generating sales on an on-going basis. Show less



K & B Diversified Services

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 2007

  Supervised a full-time administrative team ensuring policies and procedures were understood and adhered to. Responsible for posting vacant positions, accepting applications, short-listing, and interviewing. Acted as the marketing and sales contact for generating new business. Provided work estimates on an on-going basis and performed follow-up for collection of payment. Responsible for excellent customer service in person, via phone and through email to current clients as well as prospective clients. Relayed complex information in a clear and concise manner. Reconciled weekly budget statements to ensure company payables and receivables were in line. Show less



St Regis

• Canada
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Manager of inventory and warehouse staff ensuring line productivity and efficiency. Managed flow of incoming orders including delegation of work to appropriate departments. Responsible for creating and implementing systems to increase operational efficiency. Provided input and innovation to marketing strategies and catalogue creation. Dealt courteously and effectively with suppliers and purchasers as the voice of St. Regis Crystal. Worked closely with customs and importing for both domestic and overseas. Show less