Experience

Humane Society London & Middlesex

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • May 2020 - Present



Walmart Canada

• Assistant Manager

  • Dec 2012 - May 2020



The London Free Press

• Canada
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Single Copy Sales Manager

  • Nov 2008 - Nov 2012

  · Recommended and executed approved marketing sales programs intended to increase single copy sales and achieve revenue budget · Managed single copy within department expense, reducing expenses wherever possible to ensure fiscal responsibility · Designed effective point of purchase merchandise · Recruited and managed team of independent distributors · Ensured timely collection of box and dealer newspaper returns and appropriate draw management to ensure maximized sales and minimal sellouts, coordinating regional collections with sister publications · Utilized industry software including Publishing Business Systems (PBS/DTI), Insights, PBS Extra, Syncronex Newspaper Suite · Highly skilled in creative development of marketing materials as back up for design staff as required, ensuring economical production through pricing strategies · Provided design materials for Canadian Circulation Management Association including logo redesign, International Carrier Day advertisements on volunteer basis · Maintained working inventory of vending boxes, mechanisms, racking and signage for distribution · Installed software and maintained data transfers for single copy sales management on handheld Syncronex sales management units · Daily management of one direct report and 3 monthly co-report staff members, dealing with training, performance and disciplinary issues in a timely manner · Liaised with external and internal customers both local and corporate to achieve business goals and provide optimal customer service Show less



The London Free Press

• Canada
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Artist

  • May 1990 - 2008

  I worked with many clients to design and edit their advertisements on a Mac platform using Adobe Creative software. I was also in charge on National Advertising, ensuring all files were delivered on time, sized correctly and print ready. I worked with many clients to design and edit their advertisements on a Mac platform using Adobe Creative software. I was also in charge on National Advertising, ensuring all files were delivered on time, sized correctly and print ready.