Experience

Zoogee World Inc.

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & Director of Zoogee World Inc.

  • Nov 2001 - Present

  Director of production, sales and marketing with average annual revenues of $1M. Leading a team of up to 10 workmates. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: Created an international distribution network with a presence throughout the promotional industries associations and establishing strategic relationships with loyal repeat customers in an extremely competitive custom manufacturing industry. E-MARKETING: Developed effective online e-marketing tools to support an active international distributor network. Created partnerships and agreements with large distribution companies while respecting the industry code of ethics. SUPPLY MANAGEMENT: Fostered long standing international supplier relationships by sourcing the best quality products at competitive prices with fast delivery times. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Maximized production efficiency and minimized waste by implementing “Lean” manufacturing production practices and procedures. QUALITY ASSURANCE: Consistently received top ratings by industry associations and customers. Achieved top supplier status and multiple “Outstanding Customer Service” and “Innovative Product” awards from leading international marketing and promotional industry associations and distributor networks. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION: Developed multiple unique and patented products including executive style packaging which features full customization and the ability to add a business card quickly and easily. Show less



A Buck or Two

• Canada
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner / Operator of Retail Franchises

  • Jan 1992 - Aug 2002

  Purchased and managed 4 innovative fast paced retail franchise stores with annual revenues of $3,000,000 and a team of 40 sales associates. MERCHANDISING: Streamlined effective store layouts and planograms with cost saving ordering procedures which then maximized sales and assured consistency in stock inventory levels. MARKETING: Created successful in store and regional advertising campaigns which significantly increased repeat customers. Consistently achieved Top 10 status amongst the 350 franchise stores across Canada and received multiple performance awards. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Developed exceptional customer service practices and policies which contributed to the long-term success of these high volume fast-paced retail stores. Show less



Ouellette Seed Farms Ltd

• Canada

• General Manager and Part Owner

  • May 1988 - Nov 1992

  Participated and strongly involved in the marketing, management, and production requirements of 500-acre seed potato farm, liquid fertilizer manufacturing facility, agricultural chemicals distribution company, agricultural chemical custom application services and our potato export programs. SCIENTIFIC AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Developed, planned, and analyzed scientific test plot data; implemented planting schedules, nutrient requirements, and crop protection needs. FINANCE: Developed relationships with government officials to prepare annual financial budgets. CREATIVITY: Founded, developed, and marketed a new liquid fertilization concept and manufacturing facility as well as creating the largest international potato tradeshow and field trial exposition in Eastern North America. Show less