About Me - Short Overview
Energetic business professional with proven strategic skills and an established ability to see the 'big picture'. Preferring to work in an open and transparent organization, has a demonstrated track record in increasing brand awareness and building strong, high functioning teams. Strong planning skills and a diverse business background combine to form a unique ability to manage projects that impact multiple areas of business. Highly developed communicator and facilitator.
Key Career Highlights - Actions, Results
While at A&W re-launched The Burger Family resulting in double the industry average growth. At Natuer's Path, launched over 60 new products into Canadian and US grocery. Rebranded both the corporate identity and the retail product line which drove Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods sales from $9M to $75M in five years (40% CAGR) resulting in the successful sale of the business.
What size(s) of businesses / organizations do you have experience with?
- Small (<100 employees)
- Medium (101-499 employees)
List the names of companies/organizations you have worked for and/or consulted for, regardless of size:
A&W Food Services of Canada; Nature's Path Foods, Suntech/Ryders Eyewear, Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods, Shape Foods Inc., Long Table Distillery, North Shore Imaging Ltd.
What perspectives along the value chain do you have insights on, whether direct or indirect (stakeholder engagement), as an expert?
- Manufacturing
- Wholesaling / Logistics / Transportation
- Retailing
- Consumer groups
Credentials - Degrees, Accreditations, Qualifications
BSc, MBA
