Experience

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  Holland Marketing

  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada

  • President

    • May 2010 - Present
    • Greater Toronto Area, Canada

    I align sales strategy with desired results. I have often been a valuable resource to sales organizations regarding training for business development and sales process management. I have been told that i am an engaging professional speaker and I thrive on developing process and customer solutions...

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  IFMA

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • Past- President; President, Career Member

    • Jun 2008 - Jun 2012
    • Calgary, Canada Area

    I have been a member of IFMA for more than 2 decades. I have also supported and been a member of CoreNet Global Canada. IFMA Toronto Board Member then IFMA Calgary Chapter Board, Executive Committee member. Spent 2 years as Chapter President and 2 years supporting the new executive team as Past-P...

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  McCrum's Office Furnishings

  • Calgary, Alberta, canada

  • President

    • Feb 2008 - Nov 2009
    • Calgary, Alberta, canada

    Reporting to the CEO and owner as President I was chair of the Management Committee with P&L responsibility. McCrum's was one of Teknion's largest Canadian dealers and the largest Global dealer in Western Canada. Rebranded the business successfully to a new strategic plan that continu...

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  Teknion Furniture Systems

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Vice- President, Marketing & Sales, Canada

    • Sep 1996 - Feb 2008
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Responsible for P&L of Teknion Canada, a Teknion Company, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Teknion is a designer and manufacturer of contract office furniture. Reporting to the President, World Markets, managed a team of executives and managers across Canada and was accountable for all reve...

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  POI Business Interiors

  • Markham, Ontario

  • Vice President of Sales

    • Sep 1995 - Sep 1996
    • Markham, Ontario

    As an Executive in Canada's largest and most successful Steelcase Dealership, I reported to the President and owner, and was responsible for a team of Sales Managers and 20 Sales Associates and their customer service and sales support teams. Industry was recovering from downturn when I joined...

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  Knoll

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Director of Business Development

    • 1989 - 1995
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    During a period of constant corporate change and business mayhem where the company was acquired, merged, downsized, and financially thrown about by Wall Street owners I managed and sold and developed new business while looking after clients and managing turbulent forces at play. Initially the Can...

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  Business Accessories Incorporated

  • Cambridge, Ontario; New York City; Chicago; Amh...

  • Vice- President, Sales & Marketing

    • Apr 1984 - Sep 1989
    • Cambridge, Ontario; New York City; Chicago; Amh...

    Initially representing the company in Toronto in Sales where I learned the industry successfully and grew sales dramatically; was then promoted to International Sales Manager working in first New York City and then Chicago. Promoted to Vice- President responsible for world-wide sales and executi...

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  Sheridan

  • Sheridan College School of Business, Oakville, ...

  • Professor of Marketing & International Business

    • Jul 1987 - Jun 1988
    • Sheridan College School of Business, Oakville, ...

    Teaching Master/ Professor at Oakville School of Business. Taught 3rd Year students both International Business and Marketing Management and 1st Year students introduction to Marketing Management. Position was Tenure- Track. I loved teaching business and Sheridan College was a great place to wor...

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  Johnston Equipment

  • Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto

  • Sales Representative

    • Nov 1979 - Apr 1984
    • Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto

    Consultative sales of industrial material handling and storage capital equipment. Started in Edmonton, then opened office in Calgary as Branch Manager. Transferred to Canadian Head Office to manage numerous key accounts. Supplied robotic and automated guided industrial systems. Professional socie...

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  General Motors

  • Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

  • Material Handler, Fork Lift Operator (Student)

    • Jul 1975 - Aug 1979
    • Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    Starting in industrial plant maintenance then advanced to operating key material handling equipment to support car assembly production. Learned valuable dock management, driver operation of fork lifts, material management systems, and completed industrial safety training programs.

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  Canada Post / Postes Canada

  • Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

  • Material Handler

    • May 1972 - Aug 1975
    • Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    While a student, i worked evenings and midnight shifts supporting all receiving and shipment requirements on the dock and by preparing truckloads. Responsible for all dock functions in support of mail moving throughout the region.

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  Oshawa Flying Club

  • Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

  • Office Manager, Evenings & Weekends

    • Aug 1973 - Jun 1975
    • Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    Hired immediately upon receiving my Private Pilots Licence by the Airport General Manager. Responsible for Sales, Customer Service, booking flights and instruction, book keeping, fuel sales, Hanger organization, Club Events. Reported to Chief Flying Instructor. Also worked on call to unload emerg...

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  Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

  • CFB Trenton, Astra, Ontario

  • Discipline Corporal/ Drill Instructor

    • Jul 1972 - Sep 1972
    • CFB Trenton, Astra, Ontario

    Rank of Corporal, employed as Discipline Instructor with Air Cadets at summer military training camp. Achieved success of consistently winning all Wing inspections with my Flights. Awarded Wing "Flag" of Flight Excellence throughout the training camp.