Chief Operating Officer

• Feb 2020 - Present

Headquartered in Calgary, with offices in Toronto, Seattle, London, and Melbourne, BlackSquare (blacksquare.io) is powering an ecommerce evolution in the global alcohol industry. BlackSquare's business lines include enterprise, alcohol-focused ecommerce, tech-enabled managed logistics services as well as Folly Enterprises Inc. which was created when BlackSquare's wholly owned Global Wine Database (gwdb.io) subsidiary, a data play for the global wine industry, merged with Wine Folly LLC… Show more Headquartered in Calgary, with offices in Toronto, Seattle, London, and Melbourne, BlackSquare (blacksquare.io) is powering an ecommerce evolution in the global alcohol industry. BlackSquare's business lines include enterprise, alcohol-focused ecommerce, tech-enabled managed logistics services as well as Folly Enterprises Inc. which was created when BlackSquare's wholly owned Global Wine Database (gwdb.io) subsidiary, a data play for the global wine industry, merged with Wine Folly LLC (winefolly.com), one of the largest wine-related consumer websites in the world. With this combined knowledge and experience BlackSquare works with the largest brands in the world to power their direct to consumer solutions. In my role as COO, I am responsible for providing management oversight to our global operations as well as driving our scalable business growth.

Vice President Operations

• May 2019 - Feb 2020

During my time as VP Operations, I successfully directed the B2B sales cycle and managed global operations across North America, Europe, and Australasia. With strong team management skills, I led both operations and marketing teams to drive results. I was able to capitalize on market opportunities and mitigate the competitive impact by conducting regular analyses of financial, technological, and demographic market factors, and providing actionable recommendations. Reporting directly to the CEO,… Show more During my time as VP Operations, I successfully directed the B2B sales cycle and managed global operations across North America, Europe, and Australasia. With strong team management skills, I led both operations and marketing teams to drive results. I was able to capitalize on market opportunities and mitigate the competitive impact by conducting regular analyses of financial, technological, and demographic market factors, and providing actionable recommendations. Reporting directly to the CEO, I actively contributed to quarterly and yearly board meetings to drive company success. Key Achievements: ► Facilitated a 130% increase in staff during the recent pandemic and contributed to the development of a successful B2B business line across multiple geographies at BlackSquare. ► Increased financing for BlackSquare over the past two years through personal networks to fund growth ► Designed and implemented comprehensive operations plans and programs for all regions, aligning with market requirements and long-term profitability goals. ► Ensured achievement of sales and other performance objectives by maintaining effective control over all operational and logistical elements of the BlackSquare business. ► Led business development growth at BlackSquare and provided strategic advice to senior leaders at Fortune 500 companies on transitioning from traditional methodologies to modern innovation and technology.

Manager Management Consulting

• Jun 2016 - May 2019

During this tenure, I have successfully led advisory projects while serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives. I oversaw the future state operating model assessments for finance, encompassing service delivery, processes, people, technology, data, and governance. Additionally, I led and supported several business development efforts, such as crafting winning proposal submissions, nurturing business relationships, and working with firm partners to drive new business lines including… Show more During this tenure, I have successfully led advisory projects while serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives. I oversaw the future state operating model assessments for finance, encompassing service delivery, processes, people, technology, data, and governance. Additionally, I led and supported several business development efforts, such as crafting winning proposal submissions, nurturing business relationships, and working with firm partners to drive new business lines including Robotics Process Automation (RPA). I also played a key role in leading a data stream for a large utilities client as well as building master data management governance operating models across finance, HR, and supply chain functions. Key Achievements: ► Led an operational cost efficiency project which allowed for the repurposing of 3 to 6 full-time equivalent employees (FTE) by implementing a solution in two months as robotics process automation (RPA) lead for an oil and gas client at KPMG LLP. ► Led data stream on a $100M Oracle cloud implementation and delivered the project on time and under budget. ► Delivered a 12% efficiency solution for a global mining company's month-end process by designing and implementing strategic finance processes. ► Designed strategy roadmaps for client transformations and target operating models, while providing both formal and informal leadership and guidance to a consultants. Show less During this tenure, I have successfully led advisory projects while serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives. I oversaw the future state operating model assessments for finance, encompassing service delivery, processes, people, technology, data, and governance. Additionally, I led and supported several business development efforts, such as crafting winning proposal submissions, nurturing business relationships, and working with firm partners to drive new business lines including… Show more During this tenure, I have successfully led advisory projects while serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives. I oversaw the future state operating model assessments for finance, encompassing service delivery, processes, people, technology, data, and governance. Additionally, I led and supported several business development efforts, such as crafting winning proposal submissions, nurturing business relationships, and working with firm partners to drive new business lines including Robotics Process Automation (RPA). I also played a key role in leading a data stream for a large utilities client as well as building master data management governance operating models across finance, HR, and supply chain functions. Key Achievements: ► Led an operational cost efficiency project which allowed for the repurposing of 3 to 6 full-time equivalent employees (FTE) by implementing a solution in two months as robotics process automation (RPA) lead for an oil and gas client at KPMG LLP. ► Led data stream on a $100M Oracle cloud implementation and delivered the project on time and under budget. ► Delivered a 12% efficiency solution for a global mining company's month-end process by designing and implementing strategic finance processes. ► Designed strategy roadmaps for client transformations and target operating models, while providing both formal and informal leadership and guidance to a consultants. Show less

Implementation Consultant

• Jan 2013 - Jun 2016

With a focus on business transformation and innovation, I specialized in improving back-office service operations for commodity trading and logistics companies in the midstream oil and gas sector. I have a proven track record of collaborating closely with CFOs, controllers, and operational leads to deliver integrated business solutions that drive results. In my role as implementation consultant, I was the key contact to my clients and led software implementations for cross-functional… Show more With a focus on business transformation and innovation, I specialized in improving back-office service operations for commodity trading and logistics companies in the midstream oil and gas sector. I have a proven track record of collaborating closely with CFOs, controllers, and operational leads to deliver integrated business solutions that drive results. In my role as implementation consultant, I was the key contact to my clients and led software implementations for cross-functional teams. Key Achievements: ► Reduced the time to implement by 75% by leading the roll-out of a rapid implementation framework with clients of Entero Corporation; achieved the fastest implementation of the company's software in two-decade history in under four months. ► Led software implementations and business process transformations for companies with revenues ranging from $5M to $500M+, while ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. ► Successfully Pitched product and service offerings to companies with equity ranging from $30M to $1B. Show less With a focus on business transformation and innovation, I specialized in improving back-office service operations for commodity trading and logistics companies in the midstream oil and gas sector. I have a proven track record of collaborating closely with CFOs, controllers, and operational leads to deliver integrated business solutions that drive results. In my role as implementation consultant, I was the key contact to my clients and led software implementations for cross-functional… Show more With a focus on business transformation and innovation, I specialized in improving back-office service operations for commodity trading and logistics companies in the midstream oil and gas sector. I have a proven track record of collaborating closely with CFOs, controllers, and operational leads to deliver integrated business solutions that drive results. In my role as implementation consultant, I was the key contact to my clients and led software implementations for cross-functional teams. Key Achievements: ► Reduced the time to implement by 75% by leading the roll-out of a rapid implementation framework with clients of Entero Corporation; achieved the fastest implementation of the company's software in two-decade history in under four months. ► Led software implementations and business process transformations for companies with revenues ranging from $5M to $500M+, while ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. ► Successfully Pitched product and service offerings to companies with equity ranging from $30M to $1B. Show less

Coordinator, Accounts Payable

• 2010 - 2011

Project Manager, AFELink Process Optimization Project

• 2009 - 2010

Non-Op Joint Venture Analyst

• 2007 - 2009

Financial Analyst, SAP Canada 2007 – Burlington Integration

• 2006 - 2007

Master Data Analyst

• 2005 - 2006

Accounting Assistant

• 2004 - 2005

Joint Venture Accountant

• 2003 - 2004

Staff Accountant

• 2002 - 2003

Joint Venture Accountant (4 Month Contract)

• 2002 - 2002

Accounting Assistant

• 1996 - 1998